Helpful hints for building coops

[jvls1942]

I wonder if you have to peel the branches ?
I have a large pine tree where the guineas have taken over.. the bark is pretty well peeled off..and I didn't do it..

Art, that picture of the broody reminds me of the "angry cardinal" picture,,

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

 

[CapricornFarm]

I wonder if you have to peel the branches ?
I have a large pine tree where the guineas have taken over.. the bark is pretty well peeled off..and I didn't do it..

Art, that picture of the broody reminds me of the "angry cardinal" picture,,

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

I like to peel the branches so mites have less places to hide. I cleaned that whole coop today, sprayed inside and out, plus treated the birds.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I am so close to finishing my quail hutch, but the paint is taking forever to dry in this humidity!

 

[aart]

What's the temp there?......warmer will dry/cure much faster.

 

[CapricornFarm]

What's the temp there?......warmer will dry/cure much faster.

Our temperature varies a lot. I ran the heater in the workshop last night and the paint finally dried. So here are the latest pictures.

a rabbit transport cage i finished today. Cost $3. and scrap wood.

You can see the upstairs dust bath and ramp for them to climb up. It also features the egg collector on the front.

 

[jvls1942]

the puppies are enjoying the snow.

 

[BigTodd78]

Just built this coop chick's are about 6 weeks old now and I plan on putting them in the coop soon but need to add ventilation I have a few ideas but would like some other input on it also thanks in advance.

 

[aart]

I plan on putting them in the coop soon but need to add ventilation I have a few ideas but would like some other input on it also thanks in advance.

Welcome to BYC @BigTodd78 !!

Start a new thread here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance.9/create-thread

Add your pics and other info along with your location, you'll get lots of suggestions.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Just built this coop chick's are about 6 weeks old now and I plan on putting them in the coop soon but need to add ventilation I have a few ideas but would like some other input on it also thanks in advance.View attachment 1278716 View attachment 1278717 View attachment 1278718 View attachment 1278719 View attachment 1278721 View attachment 1278723 View attachment 1278724

I like it! You did a good job. You can either add vents available at home improvement stores, or drill holes , cut slots and then cover them with hardware cloth so critters stay out.

 

[CapricornFarm]

So since i am very busy with building things i just went ahead and ordered a new incubator! So stinking eggcited!