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[Nicole31]

I don't get many laughs these days, but something about this short exchange about the chihuahua (no offense) had me in tears I was laughing so hard...matter of fact, I went and woke my wife up to tell her about it...bits and pieces between my laughing spells. Thanks....I *really* needed that!!!!

We also thought it was funny that someone came right out and stated the obvious! Lol Glad you got a good laugh out of it

 

[lovechicks1293]

I don't get many laughs these days, but something about this short exchange about the chihuahua (no offense<grin>) had me in tears I was laughing so hard...matter of fact, I went and woke my wife up to tell her about it...bits and pieces between my laughing spells.

Thanks....I *really* needed that!!!!

no problem at all! me and my sister were giggling about the dog all day!

 

[junebuggena]

The eves are not open. There's 2 windows and 2 vents. Both doors will stay open all day and I'm hoping that helps. I'm looking into adding more ventilation. And we're lowering the nesting boxes when my husband gets out of work today. That is my daughter and she loves collecting the eggs!

Windows are good, but they need to be shut to keep rain out. Ventilation needs to be permanent, and year round. Put some holes in the eaves to draw in good air, and expand or add a few more gable vents to expel the bad air.

 

[cindyrellasbuns]

We build these and will be happy to build one any way you like it

 

[junebuggena]

We build these and will be happy to build one any way you like it

Beautiful build, but you do realize that barrel latches are very easily undone by raccoons, right?

 

[cindyrellasbuns]

Yes. But that's what this customer wanted. We have other means as well of securing the doors

 

[bruceha2000]

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Even funnier (at least to me)! I hadn't seen your daughter in the one picture (very cute BTW) and I read the post asking "is that your daughter". Oh my, they mistook a very overweight Chihuahua for a child, didn't look at the picture very well!

Had to go back up and look at the pictures again. I guess I hadn't looked at the picture very well!

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That is a good point. I use barrel bolts but the ones with a hole for a carabiner or actual lock when they are closed so they can not be slid open.

 

[bruceha2000]

Yes. But that's what this customer wanted. We have other means as well of securing the doors

Nothing wrong with explaining to a customer why what they want isn't the best choice. If they insist, OK they have been warned. I would also suggest that the people door can be pried open at the bottom by a coon since the barrel bolt is so high up. They don't need much of a gap.

When we had a house rehabbed 25 years ago the carpenters' (father and son) had a subtle way of telling me what I REALLY should do:

"What a lot of guys do is ....."

Not insulting in the least and I knew I needed to rethink what I wanted when that phrase came out.

 

[FlyWheel]

10x14 shed converted into a chicken coop. Not done yet, but getting there!

Oh my goodness! Does it come with 24/7 room service and free satellite too? Or do they have to pay extra for that?


Quick question: Has anyone tried using that liquid rubber I've seen on TV to seal their coop flooring?

 

[cmccullough1390]

Small update

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