This is going to be my coop

[MarcieR]

Looks like it will be worth the trip! Certainly better than starting from scratch. Good luck!

 

[kklowell]

The move is done. I rented an 8x12 trailer (Was actually 102 inches wide) and my brother and I went to get it today. 150 miles each way. We actually ran out of gas on the highway on the way home!! ONE mile from the exit to get gas. Luckily, my brother has AAA so we were able to get some gas brought out to us.
We lost one shingle on the roof... which I thought was not bad, considering our 65-70 mph highway ride.
The windows do open, and the area above the front wall is open for the entire width and a height of maybe 1.5 feet. Ventilation should be no problem.
I only have two pictures, but my SIL videoed the moving operation and once I get her video I'll post it. We moved the building from their backyard to the street (150-200 feet) by hand before these pictures were shot.

 

[kklowell]

I haven't told my wife yet, but I'm thinking or raising the roof about a foot. That would allow me to have a taller door.

 

[Folly's place]

Very nice!
Mary

 

[melearningasigo]

I love it! How adorable. That will go on my wish list for someday.

 

[N F C]

Congrats on getting it moved! Losing 1 shingle isn't bad at all

 

[kklowell]

Congrats on getting it moved! Losing 1 shingle isn't bad at all

Thanks... and I was very pleased to see we'd only lost one shingle.
I'm most pleased with the fact that so far I'm into this coop for quite a bit under $200. The run will be considerably more than that I'm afraid.

 

[aart]

I'm most pleased with the fact that so far I'm into this coop for quite a bit under $200.

Does that include the gas it cost you to go get it?

Can't wait to see this project progress!

 

[kklowell]

Does that include the gas it cost you to go get it?

Can't wait to see this project progress!

Yes

 

[kklowell]

I just added up the costs so far. Counting gas, tolls, trailer rental, buying one tie-down strap and our snacks for the trip, I'm $177 into this project. So far.