Old and new

[MakoMark]

I'm old but new to chickens. Live in the Pacific Noth west, one mile from ocean. Got four chick's from local feed store and plans from Steamy kitchen palace coop. They are almost two weeks old and the coop is less then half built, problem is it just keeps raining. Anyone have issues with these plans?
MakoMark

 

[Blue Raptor]

I'm old but new to chickens. Live in the Pacific Noth west, one mile from ocean. Got four chick's from local feed store and plans from Steamy kitchen palace coop. They are almost two weeks old and the coop is less then half built, problem is it just keeps raining. Anyone have issues with these plans?
MakoMark

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Coop is looking good so far.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Why didn't you use PT wood for the run walls? With the climate you describe I can't imagine them lasting very long. Where will the access door be to get into the run?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You might post some questions with photos in our Coop and Run Construction forums for more help... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance.9/

Enjoy your new chicks!

 

[MakoMark]

Funny, I used pt for base but not for uprights. I built a back porch and changed to all cedar so I had the fir. Rest of shed is made of fir. I use a stain from Stain and Seal Experts that really lasts compared to most. It doesn't flake off, the entire frame will be stained and is OK for chickens. I was also afraid that the copper in the PT might harm the chickens. I was going to make it from cedar but the cost was over double and not sure the chickens would like the smell? I'm 70 and this coop should outlast me. See picture of newly built back porch.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Come join us on our state thread too please.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...me-together-washington-peeps.717207/page-5355

 

[TwoCrows]

Funny, I used pt for base but not for uprights. I built a back porch and changed to all cedar so I had the fir. Rest of shed is made of fir. I use a stain from Stain and Seal Experts that really lasts compared to most. It doesn't flake off, the entire frame will be stained and is OK for chickens. I was also afraid that the copper in the PT might harm the chickens. I was going to make it from cedar but the cost was over double and not sure the chickens would like the smell? I'm 70 and this coop should outlast me. See picture of newly built back porch.

Very cute coop!

 

[DobieLover]

I was also afraid that the copper in the PT might harm the chickens.

It's perfectly safe for them. They don't eat it and don't come into contact with it.