Started my coop/run today

[jakesbigpapa]

Hi folks...thanks for all the great info you've all been giving me. Started my coop/run today. Thought I'd share the days progress, since the whole concept is inspired by BYC member designs.

 

[horseshowmomnv]

Looks good, that is about the same spot we are at, the bottom frame! I feel better just getting that done. Looks like your little guys wants to help!

 

[jakesbigpapa]

I used him as an excuse for this project....he's very excited, but I'm totally addicted, and I don't even have any chickens yet. March 26 we pick up our first chicks. I ordered 3 speckled sussex an d 3 golden comets. Chicken math is prevailing, and I think I'm adding 3 or 4more chicks to the order.

 

[jakesbigpapa]

Day 2 is underway.....we're expecting snow, so this is all I'm going to get done today.

 

[jakesbigpapa]

Making progress on the coop.

 

[mikecnorthwest]

Looks great... can't wait to see it when done. What type of wood are you using for the ground contact? I think they're 4x4's?

 

[jakesbigpapa]

Thanks...I used 4x4 pt for the foundation. For the rest of the framing I just used standard 2x4s.

 

[davisfamily]

Can you get any more close ups of the nest boxes? I like that design, but I won't need them for a few more months.
Looks like a very nice setup!
Dan

 

[jakesbigpapa]

Sure...if I were doing it again, I'd use standard plywood, instead of the zipsystem, roofing board I used. I thought it would be good, because of the moisture barrier on the outside, but it's not very sturdy for this application. I'll get a couple of photos and some dimensions for you next time I get to work on it. It's all sealed beneath a tarp right now.

 

[wilbilt]

Note to self: Next time, fill the base frame with the gravel and sand BEFORE building the rest of the coop. Because shoveling it in through a doorway too narrow for a wheelbarrow is going to suck.