I went bigger and better.
My old one was 4'x4' and cramped for my five hens. My new one is 5'x7' and tall enough to walk in! But there is a problem, I built it a bit to tall and it looks out of place. So instead of posting pics of my new build. After Easter lunch i am going to surgically slice and lower it 8" . I will be posting pics of the build and the modifications.
the hens are trying to get used to there nesting boxes up instead of on the ground. I saw one fall out this morning and look up like "what happened?"
Fair warning when i do post the pics its just a raw building at the moment..it needs trim.
the build
I had built all the sections in my garage over the past few months. I think it looks to tall myself.
the nesting boxers are not complete and where just a quick get it done for now thing.
Finnaly got the lowering done. I first supported the roof. Next i cut the studds from the top plates then cut them again 9" below that. I then carfully lowerd the roof using the supports. it looks a lot better i think. More of a squat look than a tall and skiny.
all I need to do is add the trim work
My old one was 4'x4' and cramped for my five hens. My new one is 5'x7' and tall enough to walk in! But there is a problem, I built it a bit to tall and it looks out of place. So instead of posting pics of my new build. After Easter lunch i am going to surgically slice and lower it 8" . I will be posting pics of the build and the modifications.
the hens are trying to get used to there nesting boxes up instead of on the ground. I saw one fall out this morning and look up like "what happened?"
Fair warning when i do post the pics its just a raw building at the moment..it needs trim.
the build
I had built all the sections in my garage over the past few months. I think it looks to tall myself.
the nesting boxers are not complete and where just a quick get it done for now thing.
Finnaly got the lowering done. I first supported the roof. Next i cut the studds from the top plates then cut them again 9" below that. I then carfully lowerd the roof using the supports. it looks a lot better i think. More of a squat look than a tall and skiny.
all I need to do is add the trim work
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And enjoy your easter lunch! Man I love a good leftover turkey sandwhich!
