I wanted to post a link and show off my brand new coop/run made from an old school bus. I got the bus for free from a friend that had it setting in a field. Took me a few weeks to get it moved to the house and strip it out. I removed the wheels and dropped it down on wood blocks. Then the dear wife decided she didn't like an old bus sitting out in the yard, so I cladded it with some old fence boards I had piled up. Now it looks like a bus in big box, but wifey is happy. Needs a coat of red paint though. I'm in the process of putting a lean-too roof over the front windows now. I got the run panels from a lady that was going to throw them out. I put in 10 nest boxes using some hinged shutters I picked up from the Habitat for Humanity Re-store. So far I have about $200 invested in the entire thing due to using materials I already had. Much of the lumber came from props from an old theater that is being torn down nearby. The birds seem to be real happy with the new set-up and are as predator safe as they can possible be. Lots of light and good ventilation.
Anyway, here's the link to the pics. Take a look and tell me what ya think. I'm always open to suggestions.
http://cid-1c775b27bd12e34f.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/.MobilePhotos
Mick
Anyway, here's the link to the pics. Take a look and tell me what ya think. I'm always open to suggestions.
http://cid-1c775b27bd12e34f.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/.MobilePhotos
Mick
