The coop is done.

[ChickiesInUtah]

I recently finished my coop & run system...I can readily relate to how it feels getting a project like this completed. (Good Job by the way)

I remember quite well the feeling of satisfaction, that first time when the entire flock of pullets all marched up the ramp and into the coop at dark...and put themselves to bed. It was amazing.

Thank you so much, RHI!

Yes, it was incredibly satisfying to have this finished & to see them go in. Thanks for chatting with me.

Off topic: I just Googled Johnstown because I was curious where you were exactly. I hope you're safe from the fires. I'm thinking of you all over there. Wildfires are so scary.

 

[ChickiesInUtah]

If the waterer isn't designed to be hung...then I wouldn't hang it.

From the photo it looks like you and I have the same model. I set my waterer on a cement block...it works well for the pullets. But I also have ducks and it doesn't matter how high the waterer is; as long as they can reach it...its going to be a mess.



Here's an old photo showing the waterer in the foreground.

Ah, thanks!

Nice set up.

 

[andycowboy]

I had initially wanted to hang the waterer but couldn't figure out how. The instructions say not to carry it by the little exterior handle while it's full, to only carry it from the interior, larger handle. I assume hanging the waterer from the tiny handle would put a similar amount of stress on it.

I'll search around for other coop photos to see how people have done this.

I put down 2 4" x 4" x 2' lawnscape timbers about 6" apart, then criss-crossed them with 2 more, then put the water fountain on top of them. The girls are able to reach the water without effort by using the timbers to stand on, it's a little decorative, and no more scratched pine shavings in the water! Have fun!

Have a great day, and God bless!