So built the new coop

[aart]

I was going to to a similar roof but didn't want water from the coop dumping into the run. Do you have any water issues where those meet?

I did add a gutter and down spout to the run after the pic.

 

[Dakar2009]

Right...gutter after the pic. But I'm having a hard time figuring out how you mounted it and where it drains to. That's what I was getting at, sorry.

 

[Elkhounds]

I boarded up between the coop and run. Then caulked it with roof caulk. Rained hard last night and I checked and no water gets into the run. Pick below.

 

[Elkhounds]

Another view.

 

[Elkhounds]

Here are some of the other "finished" pics.

 

[Becks Chicks]

Here are some of the other "finished" pics.

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I need to add a gutter. One of my last projects on the coop. Was it hard? Did you order the parts or was everything available at the hardware store?

 

[Elkhounds]

It was easy. Got everything at Menards locally. Home Depot and Lowes will have the same stuff. I went with Aluminum but you could go plastic.

 

[Elkhounds]

Just make sure you have a slight slope to the down spout so water flows that way. Brackets for mounting just screwed in. I did have to add a joint as the gutter was 10 feet and my run is 12.

 

[Dakar2009]

I need to add a gutter. One of my last projects on the coop. Was it hard? Did you order the parts or was everything available at the hardware store?

If you go with a "true gutter" like you have on a house, then you'll have to cut the gutter to the right length and put on end gaps with gutter sealant. I think they come in 10' lengths from Home Depot. Then get a few hangers to screw them to the edges of the coop run. Not hard at all, really, just take your time.

@Elkhounds, that looks awesome! I see what you did with the "gutter" between the coop and run now, thank you for the pics. It's more of a "diverter" there but it's a great idea. Glad it worked out!!

I see you have one of the musical thingies in there, lol!! Do they play with it? I have one too and they don't even acknowledge it's there.

 

[Elkhounds]

Thanks Dakar. Wife wanted the music thing but no they never do anything with it that we have seen.