My coop is just about done!

tls_ranch

Stares at Chickens
10 Years
May 6, 2009
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My Coop
My Coop
It's finally almost done with just some finishing touches left to do.

Here's a pic from the top of the hill

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We are going to add a removable panel to block the wind during winter. We are more concerened with the excessive heat we get durning the summer of 100+ degrees. But, even with driving rain and strong winds we've had here the chickens are staying dry and seem happy.

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I'm going to dig the temporary drainage trenches deeper and add a french drain to help divert any excess rain water. It normally shouldn't of been a problem, but we've gotten hit by some very heavy rain storms. I'm also going to add more sand and some paving stones near the access door and gate to fix the mud problem.

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My husband built a automatic pop door with a timer and solar charger out of a car power antenna motor. It worked great until my 4 year-old son decided to work on it himself. Until it gets fixed, I have to manually prop the pop door open in the mornings and shut it at night. Night predators are our worst threat here.

Thanks for looking!
 
Thanks everyone! I've got a lot to do to make up to my husband. He worked so hard on it and he doesn't even like chickens
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! Despite all the grumping and growling, He put alot of time and thought into the coop design and making the automatic door. He's now planning on a building me compost tumbler and pile area, potting bench and raised veggie garden!
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Nice coop!!!!
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Ya'll did a great job and I like the design. Looks like you're gonna be in debt for a while on that condo.
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If you get a chance could you take a few more pics? Maybe some detail shots around the doors and window, also a couple of interior shots?

Are there doors on the screened side? I like the covered pop-door area...the wind/rain shields on the sides are nice. The removable panels...are you talking about covering the screened window or the open area on the pop-door side?

BTW, what's the dimensions of the coop and covered run?

Now, I won't ask any more questions....for now.
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Good food for thought there!
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Ed
 

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