pics of coop/run's/potty box's/feeder's/waterer's & nest box's

[KatyTheChickenLady]

lol, yeah I heard a lot of that when I first built it.
here is a shot of the exterior how it is today; you can see the nest boxes on the right and the mouth of the feeder on the left (out of the weather).

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

So Clever!! AND it's pleasing to look at!

 

[MotherJean]

You inspired me on so thought I'd update you. Built my feeder today out of 3" pipe, Y fitting (as you suggested). Made it slightly smaller since it will be going into a small coop. I might make the 4" like yours if the kids fight over this one. Also ordered 3 water nipples from FarmTek. Sheesh, the shipping cost more than the nipples. Would you believe over $11.00 for shipping alone?

If I need more, think I'll search for a supplier that doesn't rip me off in shipping costs. Like the idea of using the cherrytone timbers for the runs. They are so much more economical than the 4x4x8 pressure treated. Now, if I could only find a bargain on the welded wire and hardware cloth - the Holy Grail of every coop/run builder

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

way to go!!!
I looked everywhere for cheaper shipping on nipples and so have many others. I just look at the whole picture AND I HAVE A FIVE GALLON WATERER THAT DOESN'T NEED TO BE CLEANED DAILY . . . PRICELESS!!! lol!
I actually waited until end of season to buy the cherry timbers and got them for 1.00 each . . .
I had a friend get a good deal on welded wire off of craigs list, and have heard of others getting it from the habitat stores but I had to buy mine new. The black plastic chicken wire is cheaper than welded wire so I used that wherever I could.

 

[hearthnsoul]

Oh my gosh, Martha would be envious!!!

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

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lol Martha is my hero

This spring I am putting in a paver half circle in front of the door, grapes climbing up each corner of the runs, and custom black iron gates for the run doors

 

[feather2]

Just love this! Do you have any building instructions/ or drawings?

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

no, sorry just the pics. My first building project ever & was just winging it.
Happy to answer questions though

 

[feather2]

Thanks, how tall and how wide is the roost area?

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

the roosts are 36" X 24" and 36" tall. I keep 6 adult hens and one roo in each very comfortably.