Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

Chick Flicks

I keep looking back at Hattie videos. Chicks are so cool. Here are Hattie and Jabber flying for the first time.

Oh my goodness Hattie got her wings started up before she let go with her sweet little feet!

 

[MaryJanet]

Cluckle Hut Update

First part of nest box put on.

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Now for the window

Looks like I measured correctly
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Need to remove the hardware cloth. This piece should be big enough for the window itself.
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Cut the hole right the first time!

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Now to frame it out. Where exactly is the hole?
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Bob, it's looking amazing!!

Did you use a jigsaw to cut the window hole? It's not an urgent question, it can be ignored until later.

 

[MaryJanet]

Cluckle Hut Update

First part of nest box put on.

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Now for the window

Looks like I measured correctly
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Need to remove the hardware cloth. This piece should be big enough for the window itself.
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Cut the hole right the first time!

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Now to frame it out. Where exactly is the hole?
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Somehow I confused myself over the placement of the Cluckle Hut. I always knew it would be in the run, but somehow I thought it was going to back on to the Fluffy Butt coop. It looks like it's end on to the run, with the human door on one side, a gap in the other, then the big coop.

 

[MaryJanet]

Somehow I confused myself over the placement of the Cluckle Hut. I always knew it would be in the run, but somehow I thought it was going to back on to the Fluffy Butt coop. It looks like it's end on to the run, with the human door on one side, a gap in the other, then the big coop.

Hang on! Is it in the other side of the U?

 

[micstrachan]

Cluckle Hut Update

First part of nest box put on.

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Now for the window

Looks like I measured correctly
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Need to remove the hardware cloth. This piece should be big enough for the window itself.
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Cut the hole right the first time!

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Now to frame it out. Where exactly is the hole?
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So awesome, Bob!

 

[BY Bob]

Cluckle Hut Update

I got the window cut out, framed, wired, removed the wire from the run walls.

Framed

Wired

Wire cut off the run walls. Notice the fine oak trim I used for the Phyllistines. U also cut the center stud to accept the window.

It fit beautifully.

With the window in.

No sooner was I done then my phone went off. Severe thunderstorm warning.

The mad scramble to put everything away was on.

I rigged the window into the wall, filled the run and shed with wood and tools and made it inside just in time. I stapled cardboard over the open nest box. Hopefully that will keep most of the rain out.

 

[BY Bob]

I love @BY Bob ‘s additional coop build. Fabulous! Let’s all show some appreciation for this one.

Thank you. You are very kind.

 

[BY Bob]

Looking so great!
Don't forget to fix a coop cam mount somewhere. I have a hunch many of us will want to watch.

There is already one in the Cluckle Hut. I need position a second one for in the run now.

 

[BY Bob]

You kidding? “I wanna move in!”
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You are welcome anytime. I'm sure Phyllis won't mind.

 

[BY Bob]

Bob, it's looking amazing!!

Did you use a jigsaw to cut the window hole? It's not an urgent question, it can be ignored until later.

I I cut it with a skill saw and then cut out the corners with a jig saw.