Helpful hints for building coops

[CapricornFarm]

I got the chicken wire on over the welded wire to help keep out possums. And I got two pieces of fencing wire on top of the coop. The chickens had a great time bathing in the sand, to the left and out of the picture.

 

[NewBoots]

Those are beautiful birds Cap.

 

[Joken]

Rule of twos....
Make it twice as big as you think you need, walk in....
Put in twice the amount of ventilation you think you need.
It will cost twice as much as you planned.
It will take twice as long to build as you thought it would.

If this is your first flock build coop first, then get chicks.
Since you built it bigger build in a in coop brooder/chicken jail.
Dirt floor for DLM

Gary

No truer words were ever spoken!

 

[Gray Angel Farm]

Today I dug up a Mule load of dirt to cover the apron.
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That looks really nice!!!

 

[Gray Angel Farm]

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I got the chicken wire on over the welded wire to help keep out possums. And I got two pieces of fencing wire on top of the coop. The chickens had a great time bathing in the sand, to the left and out of the picture.

I count my blessings. I’ve never had predator problems. Occasionally a hawk will get a bird or 2 because they free range, but nothing more serious than that.

 

[mailmamm]

Make it as easy to clean as possible. My first hen house was no bigger than a one hole outhouse. The one being built now is much bigger and will be much easier to clean.

 

[Gray Angel Farm]

Only 2 coops? Poor dear. I have 7 big coops and a whole bunch of hutches, brooders etc. Lol, nice to have a hubby build coops. I build most of mine by myself. Sounds like you have nice birds!

I’ve seen nicer, but they sure are spoiled!!! We have a saying, me and my husband...everything that lives at this address is spoiled.

 

[jvls1942]

close up of the scaffold.

Nephew Dan, He did most of the physical work. He was a great help.

gotter done. took this pic from the tractor seat.
Now I can start cutting pieces for the green house.
The sun came out just after noon. 69F by 3PM. what a beautiful day.
........jiminwisc......

 

[aart]

It's beautiful!
Cool how all the corrugations line up with siding.
Will you caulk that joint?

 

[CapricornFarm]

Those are beautiful birds Cap.

Thanks, my favorite breed and color, Tolbunt Polish.