New coop in progress

[divermike]

I went to frequently asked questions, it said to copy the pic code and paste it here, so I did, but only the code showed up, hmmm when I post it, there it is, whalla, anyway here is the metal stud truss I whipped out with 3 others.

 

[divermike]

here is the pile of trusses, next will be the coop, and walls for the pen, I think I have the hang of this now!

 

[pacetruckguy]

No you have to upload them first. Once they are uploaded you should be able to copy and paste them to your post. Go to uploads, click on My Uploads, right click on the string of works after the word image,hit copy, then go to you post, left click where you want the picture, right click and hit paste. The string shows on your post, then when you submit the post the picture shows up. Like this.

 

[pacetruckguy]

Oh never mind, you got it. Yeah.

 

[pacetruckguy]

Looks like a great start.

 

[divermike]

Got started on the main coop frame tonight, and tomorrow should be well into it. It takes a bit of thought, laying out the nesting box, and window and such, but before long, it should be lookin like somethin. Thanks for the kind comments.

 

[divermike]

got the frame done, and the nesting boxes, and the exterior plywood, and 2 roosting poles. The window on the far side is just visible, and the cleanout hatch is on the near side, still have legs to frams, and the ramp etc, but I'm making progress!

 

[divermike]

Got the legs built and mounted yesterday, then I got to thinking, what litter should I use? I have a wood chipper shredder, could I run some dry wood through it and use the mulch from that?? whatya think??

 

[pacetruckguy]

Quote:
I use pine shavings. You buy them by the bale at the feed store. Relativly inexpensive, and they break down easily in the composter. They are also soft, for the nest boxes. You seem to have an awful lot of nest boxes. How many chickens are you planning to have?
I have 8 hens, 3 nest boxes, and they all seem to use the same box. Yesterday I got 7 eggs. 6 in there favorate box and 1 in another. They seem to like to share.

 

[divermike]

I'm thinking 8 to start, then another 8 later on.