New coop with second flock

[Chris H.]

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• Chris H.
• Oct 7, 2017

I just moved my second flock into the new chicken coop. I hope to finish run then merge first and second flock into one. I hope to add an automatic water system and wall bin feeders once run is completed.

 

[lazy gardener]

Nice job. They're gonna love that window.

 

[Chris H.]

Slow day today but got one screen door to coop done. I can't seem to make anything square so a lot of shaving to make door fit frame.

 

[aart]

Slow day today but got one screen door to coop done. I can't seem to make anything square so a lot of shaving to make door fit frame.

Arrrgh!! Was frame square? I always give 1/4" clearance all around usually makes up for any out of square. Hang in there!

ETA: was looking at your coop gallery...dude, you got a serious amount of nice coops going on there!!

 

[getaclue]

Looking good!

 

[Chris H.]

Thanks guys.. first try at anything that large. And with no plan just in my head. As when anytime you make something yourself you see every flaw and misstake. I wanted a shed attached to a coop with a predictor proof run I could hold 24 chickens in for a week so we could go on vacation and have the neighbors just check on them with out having to go in with them. Once I build huge bin feeds and place an automatic water system in that should be accomplished.

 

[getaclue]

BTW, welcome to BYC.

 

[Chris H.]

Today I built doors for the back side windows since winter is fast approaching. Chickens are free to stay I. The run or coop over night. Seems they go back and fourth. My meat chickens stay outside mostly.

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• Chris H.
• Nov 1, 2017

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• Chris H.
• Nov 1, 2017