Started my coop/run today

[jakesbigpapa]

Yeah, that's something I'm glad I remembered. Another thing to remember, if you're using hardware cloth or wire beneath the foundation frame, make sure you have PLENTY of fill, so when the flock is dust bathing, they don't hit the wire. I didn't get enough stone and sand, so I'm going to be topping the foundation off with the soil I removed while I was excavating and leveling.

 

[joan1708]

you did all that in 1 day? I'm impressed! looking good so far!

 

[jakesbigpapa]

No......those most recent pictures were DAY FIVE.....working an average of 4 to 7 hours on each of the five days.

 

[joan1708]

you did all that in 1 day? I'm impressed! looking good so far!

 

[PaintedWolf]

Beautiful coop! What color are you painting it?

 

[jakesbigpapa]

Thanks. We're going with the traditional look, barn red with white trim.

 

[PaintedWolf]

Red and white will look great! You've done a really nice job.

 

[jakesbigpapa]

@ Davisfamily....I finished the nesting box and snapped a couple more photos. I used 5/8 inch zip system for the walls, floor and lid. The side walls and center partition dimensions are 16" high (front edge) x 14" high (back edge) x 12" depth. The width of the entire box is 32", allowing about 15" for the two nesting boxes when you account for the width of the 5/8" partition and side walls. For support, i framed the inside of the box(es) with 1 x 2 pine. At the front of the set up (attaching to the coop) I attached a 1 x 3 frame, creating a lip to keep bedding and eggs from falling out. This also served as a means of attaching the setup to the coop. Then, as you cansee inthe photos, I went around the outside of the box with 1x2s as molding....to seal things up. I was planning on shingling the roof of the box, but I'm thinking it'll get too hot in the nesting box.

 

[jakesbigpapa]

A couple more shots of work I got done in the past 2 days. The vent cover, and the door for cleaning access.

 

[prescott2k]

Looks awesome! Great job!