NEW COOP(pic heavy)

[S n M Poultry]

It was originally supposed to be a chicken tractor but i didnt have any wheels so its now stationary...LOL Here are some pics of it with its new residents.

This is the frontal view.

A side view.

A view of the inside.

The coops curent residents.

I still need to add a floor, nest boxes, and a roost. I also need to cut of the over hanging metal. So tell me what you think and tell me if i need to change/fix anything.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Looks pretty good! If you are going to leave it where it is and not move it, I'd put some pea gravel in the bottom of it and cover that with leaves to keep your cochins out of the mud (in the event that it rains).

 

[S n M Poultry]

thanks for the tip. well it allready raind so thats a problem...LOL. But what is pea gravel?

 

[S n M Poultry]

Does anyone know what pea gravle is????

 

[luvzmybabz]

looks like river rock but much much smaller (about the size of a Pea) they have it in the garden department of Home Depot or Lowes

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=92130-38838-92130

 

[S n M Poultry]

ok thanks

 

[S n M Poultry]

Here is my other coop i just built

 

[Southern28Chick]

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I've worked in landscape supply, find a landscape supply company near you and if you have a truck to pick it up in you can get it much cheaper. Get the river rock type instead of granite, granite is to gaged fro lil chicky feet.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Pea gravel is a type of landscaping gravel. It's small pebbles and the like. You can usually get it anywhere that sells potting & planting supplies. I suppose you could use any type of gravel rocks, but pea gravel is usually smooth stone and would be easier on their feet.

 

[S n M Poultry]

ok thanks