Helpful hints for building coops

[CapricornFarm]

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the top picture is the wooden frame I built out of red oak. there is not a nail in it.
all mortise and tenon and some wooden dowels.

the middle picture is the pllucker tipped on it's side showing the chain and sprocket drive I designed. that is a 1 HP motor with a #40 chain.
I can adjust the tension on the drive chain by moving 4 nuts up on down on the bolts holding the motor mount.

the bottom picture is the 99% complete plucker. the wheels came off of an old wheelchair . I used the large wheels on my 2 wheeled garden cart that I built.

.......jiminwisc.........

Looks pretty ingenious! I am doing pretty well today, only 5 more pieces and that second wall will be finished. I sprayed the vent black because it was too noticeable when it was ivory colored. Made sure to put newspaper inside so the fumes would not bother the young birds.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I went to Lynchburg this morning and did not get back until after supper time! Everything took longer than it should have. Bought .308 deer rifle and ammo. And a game camera with a data card. I am set for hunting season!

 

[CapricornFarm]

 

[jvls1942]

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I had a couple of .308 .
I sold them to my nephew when I quit hunting. I kept my .303 British.
with that scope, you should be able to sit on your couch in the living room and pick off a deer just about anywhere on your property..
.....jiminwisc....

 

[CapricornFarm]

My Dad said i could have his rifle but my brother will not give it up.

 

[jvls1942]

My Dad said i could have his rifle but my brother will not give it up.

I understand, there is a lot of that conduct in this world.
you did the right thing, it is not worth getting all worked up over..

was a nice night for sleeping with the windows open. looks like another hot day today.

.......jiminwisc......

 

[CapricornFarm]

Feeling so tired today i might just do housework and rest up. Cool weather is coming soon. Or maybe play in the garden once the shade comes around. What is everyone else up to today?

 

[tigger19687]

Going to be too hot here today to do anything.

Might go for a drive to New Hampshire to see where I can get Blue Seal Organic. and look at chicks

 

[aart]

Too hot here today too...but got a drafting gig so am holed up in house with all drapes drawn to keep the heat out(no AC).

 

[CapricornFarm]

Too hot here today too...but got a drafting gig so am holed up in house with all drapes drawn to keep the heat out(no AC).

Got fans? I would not like having no ac. We have used it some since we have moved here, but spend a lot of time with the windows open. Doors would be open too, but someone has not put up screen doors yet.