Red Barn Tractor Coop

[thuyandme]

About 1/2 way done (I Hope!) with our Red Barn Tractor. Few Pics of the process so far!!!







One side panel complete




Sides Assembled, Back door not cut



From the Top!

So, Decision Point. Was planning on putting roosting pole over the open space, and covering the opening with wire mesh for Chickens to walk on. Was going to cover the plywood with linoleum. WWYD? Hoping to finish opening in back and get roof supports on tonight.

 

[thebanthams]

Good Job !!!

 

[bnjrob]

Terrific!

Someone else had a great idea of using roll-on rubber roof coating for the floor - I liked that idea.

I think linoleum for the sides would be great.

 

[wekiva bird]

Looking good

 

[conny63malies]

looks fabulous!!! how many ladies will it be calling home? will you putting on another rafter in the middle?

 

[thuyandme]

looks fabulous!!! how many ladies will it be calling home? will you putting on another rafter in the middle?

Looking at 4 hens (2 Buckeyes, 2 Barred Rocks). This will be inside a 5x12 tractor, supported by 2x4's . I had planned on putting linoleum on the floor, and contact paper on the walls?? The roll-on rubber roof coating sounds like something to look into. I did go ahead and change the construction to put in a solid floor. Read several threads about the mesh / wire floor, and too worried about toes to give it a go... Maybe the next one!

 

[thuyandme]

Few more pics, Hope to put in the linoleum floor tomorrow....

Should I Paint the inside??? What about contact paper??








Had to move it inside as we are expecting rain!

 

[Cpntherfan]

looks awesome

 

[thebanthams]

I rather paint inside, they lasts longer than contact paper. contact paper may peel, cracked, or can come off with humidity.

 

[thuyandme]

Birds should be here tomorrow!!!! Few more pics of the progress, and the work I need to do TONIGHT!!!



Linoleum Down on Floor (12x12) tiles



Some Trim on...