New chicken coop/run construction (finally)

[medic72]

ok my son and I finally started the new coop/run and here are the pics in order i hope. the plan was to have a 8x8 house with a 48 foot run.


area before we started clearing it. ( very very old azaleas)

after clearing the section

posts concreted in and about to start bracing and putting the floor on. (keep in mind i am a paramedic not a carpenter)

braces, top and floor almost done (dont laugh at my floor supports haha)

my son on a quick break, here the floor is done and the first wall piece is up!

 

[medic72]

last one for now. more to come.

 

[krcote]

Great job! Be sure to update us!

 

[Newbie in Screamer Al]

Lookin good. Keep us updated as you go.........

 

[B'villechicken]

Great job. You may want to put a support under the center of the floor. 2x4s lying on edge can sag over time. The weight of the hens won't be a particular problem but after awhile my guess is that the weight of people going in & out may cause some sagging. A column of block with a 4x4 running the opposite direction to the 2x4s should do it. Keep up the good work!

David

 

[Emmalion]

I'm a Paramedic not a carpenter

Ha I'm the same way. But we are both doing great in our builds.

Nice job​

 

[garthmyers]

the process looks amazing I can't wait til i get mine completed.

 

[medic72]

ty everyone for the replies! i figured i would have to do something under there eventually

thanks for the advice.

 

[reksat]

Looks good. I'm in the same position. not a carpenter but as long as it serves the purpose for u and your chicks thats all that really matters right? My little ones are coming in April and i'm starting to build also. Good luck with your project.

 

[GeneJordan]

looks great