My Brooder and Coop/Run

[bamafan87]

I think its great! Just need to paint it real well to make it last longer...

Thanks! I haven't gotten to that part yet, I keep finding other things to start lol! If I spray paint it, will that be the same as using liquid paint as far as making it last longer?

 

[amillecay]

Thanks! I haven't gotten to that part yet, I keep finding other things to start lol! If I spray paint it, will that be the same as using liquid paint as far as making it last longer?

I don't think that will do as much to help it out it seems like liquid paint is better here to get in all the nooks and crannys

 

[bamafan87]

I don't think that will do as much to help it out it seems like liquid paint is better here to get in all the nooks and crannys

Thanks, I figured that it would be better!

 

[amillecay]

Sure

 

[bamafan87]

ALSO......looking at my coop part, I just have the door cut out and I leave the door part into the coop open at night. The main door into the run is locked securely. Do I need to put a closeable door on the coop as well?

 

[amillecay]

ALSO......looking at my coop part, I just have the door cut out and I leave the door part into the coop open at night. The main door into the run is locked securely. Do I need to put a closeable door on the coop as well?

I think you would be fine with just having that open but ya know when it gets cold you will want one because the girls probably wont want to go outside anyway I don't have a door on the coop part of mine for the chickens and they hate going outside in the winter so i figure I just lock them up most of the day by putting a piece of plywood over it I just haven't taken the time to put an actual door on, it also helps with the cold air. (if you look at my photos I i have some of my coop/run too

 

[bamafan87]

I think you would be fine with just having that open but ya know when it gets cold you will want one because the girls probably wont want to go outside anyway I don't have a door on the coop part of mine for the chickens and they hate going outside in the winter so i figure I just lock them up most of the day by putting a piece of plywood over it I just haven't taken the time to put an actual door on, it also helps with the cold air. (if you look at my photos I i have some of my coop/run too

Once again thanks so much!!!

 

[amillecay]

Sure, glad to help out!!

 

[bluelucky]

I was wondering what the dimensions are on your coop? I am going to have 6-7 RIR's outside soon..

 

[bj taylor]

i like that it is so open. here in Texas ventilation is paramount. maybe you could reinforce the chicken wire w/hardware cloth so they aren't so vulnerable.
post pics when you get it painted. great job.