New coop build

[SebashtionH]

Would like to see it

 

[SebashtionH]

Got the screens in the nest box doors and coop doors in

working on the nest box lids which i am making shiplap inserts
for the panels.

Rough assembled

Clamped up

Now all the will be left is the install of the roosts and ramps and the bars for the front of the nest boxs

 

[aart]

Why these individual doors? Maybe I should read back.

Would like to see it

I had him make the 4 sides and top. I will add the bottom, doors and mesh.
30" x 72" x 36" tall, 5/4 stock. Made it taller more for my access than chick space.
I like side access and 30" is about all I can reach comfortably.
Couple dozen screws and the whole thing breaks down to store flat.
Here's it is after making and fitting the doors, have about half the mesh installed but no more pics yet.

 

[SebashtionH]

Why what about the doors???

 

[SebashtionH]

Test fitting the nest box lids

Got the first coat of paint on the lids.

Ran out of sun so working by flood light.

Also got the rosting rods in.

The girls and tge 5 rosters I seem to have going for a late stroll, they are out growing this staging box Quick........

Started my fodder system first 2 trays have seeds in them tomorrow the next 2...

I also picked up a chicken food plot seed from here

https://hancockseed.com/hancocks-happy-hen-forage-seed-mix-5-lb-bag-976.html

I got it at $3 a lb buying 25-50 lb bags. I got 50lbs
I am splitting the bag with a friend...

All thats left is make the 3gal water bucket and get 2 of the big feeders, plant my chicken plot and hopefully not have any fires again......

 

[aart]

Why what about the doors???

Just wondered why the 4 doors to the roosting area.

 

[TalkALittle]

If you don't mind, what was your reason for enclosing the roost portion rather than leaving it open on the aisle side?

 

[SebashtionH]

The multi doors was for easy cleaning all the doors can be opened and it opens that whole side

The reason for it bieng closed in is so when it gets colder and windy i am making panels to fit the screen area of the doors that will close it off to keep them warmer... it does not get below freezing here but it does get cold for a couple weeks

 

[TalkALittle]

Ah. Given the very open style i didn't figure low temps were an issue. Having the ability to insert panels makes sense.

I imagine the individual doors are easier to manage than one long one. Did you give any thought to using by-pass doors? I can just imagine cracking my head on those doors in their raised position. By pass doors wouldn't encroach upon the aisle space. Eliminating things to hit my head on is a high priority for clumsy me.

Looks beautiful. Love the color. Your birds should appreciate their deluxe accommodations.

 

[SebashtionH]

Mainly the wind in the winter become an issue. . The doors in their open position are high im 6ft an fit under nicely