New coop build

[randrandrew]

I plan on running seven chooks and yes the rain has been wonderfull, have had irigation off for two days now so saved heaps on power.

As you all say "you will need a bigger coop one day", that is probly true, but my coop was built to fit on a trailer. As a share milker I own the dairy cows
but not the land i milk off. I have a five year contract with the farm i am on now, so i may have to move at some stage.

Thanks for all the friendly welcomes.

Richard.

 

[randrandrew]

Just thought i would show you a photo taken out my lounge window. Dairy shed in tree gap to left.

 

[nzpouter]

That pic better not be taken in the last few days mate.... been a weird summer...

 

[Intheswamp]

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Now, that's the way a front yard should look!

Flew in to Christchurch several years ago on our way to Queenstown. Had the mini-tour of the "Artic Museum" while waiting for our last flight.

Absolutely beautiful, isolated, rugged area! Flew out of Queenstown up to Milford Sound...amazing!!! We thought our pilot was crazy when he pointed the plane at the grass beside the landing strip coming back into Queenstown...landed without a hitch and the pilot politely said "I thought it would be softer for you"...glad the sheep were on the other side of the field!!! Took a bungie jump at Skipper's Canyon (it cleared a touch of vertigo that I had!

). OH YEAH....good visions/memories of NZ (especially the south island!)

Best wishes!
Ed

 

[Intheswamp]

Oh yeah, the coop should be plenty big enough...I mean, as long as you don't intend on feeding eggs to 1400 cows, how many eggs can the three of you and two cats eat???

Ed

 

[gsim]

Welcome to BYC.

What a drop-dead gorgeous view! And look at all the Kiwis that came out of the woodwork to comment. Never knew so many of you were on BYC. The coop looks practical and sturdy and likely big enough to put enough pullets in it for eggs for your family. I like it that it is tall enough and not so short that the chooks would be roosing with their heads near the roof decking because of summer heat.

I was wondering about two things that I noticed. I did not notice any full-time vents at the top of the structure. Also, it appears that there will be no overhang on the sides and that can be a real problem with causing water damage in the sheathing. I like that you did a generous overhang to protect the egg hatch somewhat. You may need to install a flexible flashing there for wind-blown rain. A piece of vinyl baseboard would do it.

Your land lays nicely and you have a handsome house too. I love the metal roof.

 

[Firemenlovechicks]

WWWOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!

THAT, my friend, is a GORGEOUS view!!!!