Getting started

[qhlover]

Going to try to get to work early on the run. I need to get the cover on with the shade so the girls can stay out all day. 105 is just to hot to work in or be out in with out shade.

 

[16 paws]

Going to try to get to work early on the run. I need to get the cover on with the shade so the girls can stay out all day. 105 is just to hot to work in or be out in with out shade.

Your so right about that....

 

[qhlover]

Beams are up and first section of wire and shade cloth up

 

[aart]

Looking great!!

Might need shade cloth on sides too.

 

[qhlover]

Looking great!!

Might need shade cloth on sides too.

Yes that is the next plan after we get the top on and shaded. I was was thinking of useing reed privacy screen on the sides

 

[qhlover]

Almost done
Still have some finishing touches to work on but it is now safe for the girls to be out of the coop with out me there. I worked through 95+ heat to finish the wire top and shade. They better appreciate it and be egg laying machines. Found some old lattice to go on the west side. Will see if that gives them enough shade from the afternoon sun.

 

[16 paws]

Almost done
Still have some finishing touches to work on but it is now safe for the girls to be out of the coop with out me there. I worked through 95+ heat to finish the wire top and shade. They better appreciate it and be egg laying machines. Found some old lattice to go on the west side. Will see if that gives them enough shade from the afternoon sun.

Good job!

On the coop itself I would add some windows and put hardware cloth over them for more ventilation.

 

[qhlover]

Good job!

On the coop itself I would add some windows and put hardware cloth over them for more ventilation. 

There is a large window on the west side of the coop and the roof line is open the coop stays reasonable even at 105

 

[16 paws]

There is a large window on the west side of the coop and the roof line is open the coop stays reasonable even at 105

 

[qhlover]

It has been over 100 for more than a week. It his what I am doing to help the girls bet the heat. Fan in the coop, pond for the ducks,I have also orders more shade cloth