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[stonykill]

I had considered this type of roofing for my runs but after researching it found that it does not hold up well. You can paint it if it is not in a color you'd like. I wanted green but Lowes did not carry green. To order it would have cost to much.

On a small scale as in the picture it might be okay because maintenance would be easy, but to do a whole building or run was just not worth it.

they have a hard translucent plastic roofing material that I used on a now 9 year old RIr coop. The plastic was used when I got it and it is still in good shape. I think the plastic is stronger, more longlasting than the alternative pictured. At least I know from personal experience that it holds up well. For me that is what matters. WhatI have tried and works

 

[rancher hicks]

Well my last hatch was 24/30. Mostly EE's. I've got over 30 chicks.

I expect I will have more as two more hens have gone broody.

But the exciting news is I saw Rudy Rooster (the BR) dancing with one of his girls. That means I have to hatch again which of course has me disappointed.

I may just give the eggs to the new broody hens. All others have been sitting too long so when they hatch even one chick that will be it for them. The new hens are the Sussex and a Maran. The poor sussex is just sitting there in the middle of the floor near the nest boxes which are occupied.

I really don't want to start up the incubator again. I'm getting tired, BUT I do want and need some new BR's. Of course if I put the new hens in a private place they should be okay with 6 to 8 eggs each. (thinking out loud) It's getting late in the season to hatch as I like everyone ready and old enough for winter.

 

[Lynzi777]

The one at Lowes that looks most like the pictured is "Brown Corrugated Cellulose Fiber/Asphalt" and someone stated it's easy to cut and trip so maybe I'll pick that up for now and see how it works out. I'll only need one sheet of it.

 

[rancher hicks]

The one at Lowes that looks most like the pictured is "Brown Corrugated Cellulose Fiber/Asphalt" and someone stated it's easy to cut and trip so maybe I'll pick that up for now and see how it works out. I'll only need one sheet of it.

My reviews stated that it did not hold up well in the hot sun. It is asphalt. I did not intend to put a plywood layer underneath since it was going to go over the top of a run.

However I may use it for the broody coop I intend to make since it will be low and I can just either have them cut it for me or take my cordless and cut it right there in the parking lot. It will be a 4X4 so not to big.

What kills me is the width sizes. Not enough to cover a 2' area so that means more to buy.

 

[Tough Old Bird]

they have a hard translucent plastic roofing material that I used on a now 9 year old RIr coop. The plastic was used when I got it and it is still in good shape. I think the plastic is stronger, more longlasting than the alternative pictured. At least I know from personal experience that it holds up well. For me that is what matters. WhatI have tried and works

For the pen, I want to have at least one decent sized section of the translucent roofing panels to allow some sunlight to penetrate. I was wondering if you see a build-up of any mold or algae on these clear pieces? I have seen some options in Lowes, but not sure of the quality and durability of these plastic roofing sheets.

Thanks.

TOB

 

[Tough Old Bird]

Rancher,

24/30 is not bad at all. Mostly EE's, you say. Did you get any Marans, or didn't you set any this time. I know they were the bane of your existence!

Maybe your broody ladies can do the work for you this next go-round.

See ya Monday.


TOB

 

[Child of Noah]

For the pen, I want to have at least one decent sized section of the translucent roofing panels to allow some sunlight to penetrate. I was wondering if you see a build-up of any mold or algae on these clear pieces? I have seen some options in Lowes, but not sure of the quality and durability of these plastic roofing sheets.

Thanks.

TOB

I know somebody who used the clear plastic roof stuff from Lowes for their patio. It has lasted already five years and still is lovely, like new. You put it up angled so the corrugation makes it constantly drain so this means no water for mold mildew or algae to live and grow.

 

[rancher hicks]

Rancher,

24/30 is not bad at all. Mostly EE's, you say. Did you get any Marans, or didn't you set any this time. I know they were the bane of your existence!

Maybe your broody ladies can do the work for you this next go-round.

See ya Monday.


TOB

I believe 4/7 on the marans. Most of the chicks were black or black and white. Some very cute EE's. I really must take pics.

 

[rancher hicks]

I know somebody who used the clear plastic roof stuff from Lowes for their patio. It has lasted already five years and still is lovely, like new. You put it up angled so the corrugation makes it constantly drain so this means no water for mold mildew or algae to live and grow.

At my age 5 years could be a lifetime.

 

[Lynzi777]

I feel like we're turning into a real farm over! Just got back from picking up 2 more silkies from Marquisella, that's 8 chickens we're up to now not including the chicks. Our holland lop rabbit kindled 6 kits this morning! Can't wait to see what colors they end up being. Ducklings are coming next week! Life is good!