New coop

[Mama Hen Chris]

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I occasionally tack a picture in the coop of a fine looking rooster from last years calendar so my three hens have some eye candy too!
My husband chuckles everytime I do this, but why have chickens if you can't enjoy the experience?

I agree. Make them feel at home as 4 bare walls are no fun to look at when you are laying eggs.

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

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LOVE your colors!!! And your curtains!

At first glance I thought your window was a built in television set...lol!!!

Now that is an idea with the tv!!! Maybe put the dvd player in as well and they can watch the Egg & I while in the nest boxes. We do have an a/c unit in their coop and they figured out to go in when it gets really hot outside. When I come home from work, no one is in the run. They are all hanging out in the coop. I have sand instead of shavings and they love to sand bathe in there.

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

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Thanks ChickInDelight- I try to clean every day after work when I have the girls running in our backyard. The sand is easy to sift. The poop boards are removable ( as well as the roosts) and we have a sink outside. First scrape the poop, spray with diluted bleach and rinse in the sink. I had some mop and shine and I use that on the tiles. Seems the poop slides off easier.

With everything off, I can clean the walls if need be. Seems the older the girls have gotten, not much poop on the walls anymore. Or their aim is much better!

I think we have room for a fold down bed. Could make it the high roost. I am sure the girls would love to bunk with you.

 

[pooh731]

do your chickens need a roommate, how much is the rent.

 

[chicmom]

Well, if that isn't the cutest coop I've ever seen, mama chris!

I could move in there myself! LOL

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

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Thanks chicmom and pooh731- with everyone wanting to move in, I may have to have DH add on!

 

[TinyChickenLady]

That is a pretty coop. I have almost the same colors except my BF chose a more lime green than what you have (hehe I prefer yours). I love the curtains too

I might have to look into that option.

 

[cravenchx]

Well, if TSHTF you'll have a place to stay.

 

[pooh731]

we will post some pictures of our new chicken coop. I call it the redneck chicken coop