Raptor Chickens Coop Build Starts....

[Zappa5]

This is great! I like how the build and run share the same roof, that style always looks so sleek to me.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

Windows were on the porch went I got home this evening so now its on us to get this thing finished.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

So this weekend I'm planning on getting the roof buttoned up, HWC for the run installed, doors installed and debating on paint or windows/vents and trim.

Mrs Raptor is going to be out of town weekend after this, and I can do the windows/vents and trim myself so I'm leaning towards paint this weekend.

We agreed we REALLY want to get the chickens transfered by end of next weekend. They are looking pretty sad where they're currently at, even letting them free range after work.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

Well buttoning up the roof took way longer than I planned. There wasn't a whole lot Mrs Raptor could help me with but she did what she could.

Started on the HWC for the run, got one run done and called it a day.

Tomorrow we'll finish the wire. We were originally planning on getting some paint on the coop but we're working on limited amount of paint we already have. So I'm thinking get the windows and vents done. No point in wasting paint on those areas.


Anyways, today's progress...

 

[Raptor Chicken]

Made some good progress today. Worked until almost dark.

Got the HWC cloth for the run 99% done, got the windows and vents installed and trimmed and got both doors painted and hung. You can see in the last pic of the door to the coop there will be another source of ventilation that will be HWC'd.

Still have trim on the corners of the coop, HWC under the overhangs, couple of blocks and HWC over the doors, and bunch of caulking and paint. Mrs Raptor will be out of town next weekend so I'll be solo finishing those things up. Plan is to transfer them next Sunday evening.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

Well third weekend busting my butt getting this done and its about as done as it going to get lol. Its been fun but I'm glad its over.

Still need to get a better feed/water set up figured out but I have an idea that we're going to work on next weekend.

Anyhow, the birds are in and loving it. On to the pics...

 

[aart]

but I'm glad its over

Famous last words
...but still, huge accomplishment!

but I have an idea that we're going to work on next weekend.

Cover on the nests?

the birds are in and loving it.

Congrats!

 

[3KillerBs]

Looks great!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Cover on the nests?

x2. The way the roosts sit overhead, you're going to end up with quite a bit of poop in the nests each night.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

Yea I thought about that. We're just going to have to make sure they're clean every day. Not a lot of room for the roosting bars and to still make it conducive to us being able to move around to clean and such.