My really ugly coop(pic heavy)

[first time farmer]

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LOL i kinda forgot it was in the pictures oops I was having a disagreement with a chipmunk eating the chicken feed. You cant hide redneck lol

 

[newchickmom]

I don't consider that ugly!

 

[chickflick]

I would put a 1x2 or something in front of the nest boxes so the shavings would stay in and eggs don't fall out. But, it's a really cool coop!

 

[first time farmer]

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You cant really see it in that picture but there is a little bit of ply wood on the edge and part of a stick. Which keeps the shavings in.

 

[chaoschicken]

It's a nice coop and ugly isn't it. That one was on craiglist someone was trying to sell.

Good luck with the girls. May they be grand layers for you.

 

[Ladyhawke1]

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Thanks for the advice. The chickens are locked inside at night but i will ad the chicken wire soon.

Not "chicken wire"...."hardware" cloth if you can. The others will explain.

 

[~*Sweet Cheeks*~]

That is NOT ugly. If your Mom thinks it is, show her some REALLY ugly coops. What's most important is keeping your chickens safe, healthy, and happy.

You could put a small window up front - just use a jig saw and cut a square hole - staple some hardware cloth and cover that with trim that you paint a different color (white or black) and then put a flower box under the window.

Or just hang up a planter hook and hang a flowering pot.

Great job and I hope your Mom likes the fresh eggs.

EDIT: I just went back and looked at pics again. You don't have room for a window to the right of the front door as I thought. So just hang a planter full of flowers. Where is your ventilation? Is there a window on the back side? If not, I think you need to add some ventilation.

 

[2txmedics]

Where do you get Ugly from?...I think its very good!!!! Ive seen some doozys...lol I like

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER....AND IM BEHOLDING

 

[gkeesling]

Yep, it's ugly alright, but that doesn't matter as long as it's functional.
There is a shot gun leaning against the coop. What kind of critters do you need to guard against there that you have to keep a shot gun close by?

 

[happi752]

I think it is adorable!!!! I just might try building one like this for my chickens.