Making the coop/run area pretty - show me what you’ve done

[21hens-incharge]

I did a sign this morning for the coop.

 

[Happy hen lover]

I love the large chunk bark but I can't get it here anymore, they stopped selling it. Where do you get yours? I considered contacting tree chippers, but they mix it all together & the last thing I need is anything dangerous or harboring termites.

I have been putting grass clippings and they love it.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

I did a sign this morning for the coop.
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Im trying to create a sign, but dont know what to do.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Im trying to create a sign, but dont know what to do.

For ideas maybe check out Amazon stencils and coop signs.

 

[TaylorGlade]

For ideas maybe check out Amazon stencils and coop signs.

This is our coop when I first used the clear stickers on it. They are faded now and it's only been a few months. I even sprayed them with a weather resistant UV clear coat. But now they are pealing and fading. Are there stickers or stencils that are made for outdoor like this? I've looked but cannot find any and would love a link

 

[Liz Birdlover]

This is our coop when I first used the clear stickers on it. They are faded now and it's only been a few months. I even sprayed them with a weather resistant UV clear coat. But now they are pealing and fading. Are there stickers or stencils that are made for outdoor like this? I've looked but cannot find any and would love a link

Get some paint, and paint your own, using those stencils as a guide.

 

[TaylorGlade]

Get some paint, and paint your own, using those stencils as a guide.

I wish I was that talented! But Thank you.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I wish I was that talented! But Thank you.

Stencils are actually extremely simple to use.
I will link a few helpful videos this evening.
The biggest thing is to have the stencil brush very dry....as in barely any paint on it and then layer it on to get the depth of color desired.

 

[TaylorGlade]

Stencils are actually extremely simple to use.
I will link a few helpful videos this evening.
The biggest thing is to have the stencil brush very dry....as in barely any paint on it and then layer it on to get the depth of color desired.

Thank you! These are stickers, so I will need to find some suitable sunflower stencils. I look forward to your links though! Thank you

 

[21hens-incharge]

Thank you! These are stickers, so I will need to find some suitable sunflower stencils. I look forward to your links though! Thank you

I will remember to post them. It's hard to find them using my phone to search.
Many say to use a spray adhesive or mod podge to seal the edges before painting. That is totally not necessary as long as you use very little paint at a time.