Helpful hints for building coops

[CapricornFarm]

I wanted to get some pressure treated boards today, but hubby wants to use all the rough cut sawmill boards. Anyway, my friend and I shopped all day. It was great. I did get some really bright paint to use inside a coop for $9 a gallon. And a couple presents for hubby for Father's Day. I wish the rain would stop.

 

[jvls1942]

nice work with that recycled wood.
I am spoiled, I had a few trees sawed into lumber so I have new wood to work with. but my pine pile is down to about 3 boards left..
I have another large dead pine in the yard. but I don't want to cut it down until I can find somebody to mill it for me.
today I am not building. I am putting on my gardening hat and going to try to get 10 Roma tomatoes into self watering pots by noon..
I put the tractor battery on the new charger.
DD came out and helped me figure out the settings. her eyes are better than mine.
Battery is up to 95% charge this morning. It will be interesting to see if it holds a charge once I start using it.
Cappy, careful with that bright paint. You might end up getting sun glasses for the birds..
.....jiminwaUSAu......

 

[Flockincrazy]

So now i have an issue with my coop the board that I have for them to go in my ducks are having trouble getting up the ramp its too slick what can I put on it to help them

 

[Molpet]

So now i have an issue with my coop the board that I have for them to go in my ducks are having trouble getting up the ramp its too slick what can I put on it to help them

Most people put short boards across the ramp

 

[aart]

Most people put short boards across the ramp

Yes..... cleats....1/4 to 1/2" high spaced about 4" apart.

 

[Flockincrazy]

Most people put short boards across the ramp

Ok i had that on the other one and my bantams were getting there nails stuck under the cross boards do you think if I caulk the boards it will work or will they eat the caulk

 

[Molpet]

Ok i had that on the other one and my bantams were getting there nails stuck under the cross boards do you think if I caulk the boards it will work or will they eat the caulk

Mine ripped caulk off and were eating it like a snake

 

[Flockincrazy]

Mine ripped caulk off and were eating it like a snake

Well I won't do caulk what about clay or mud

 

[Molpet]

Well I won't do caulk what about clay or mud

That would be good to try. It wouldn't hurt them if they peck at it

 

[aart]

Ok i had that on the other one and my bantams were getting there nails stuck under the cross boards

Get them screwed down good and tight and that shouldn't be a problem.
You could also use grip tape....it's kinda pricey tho.