Washingtonians

[VelvettFog]

I have a question for all of you washingtonians... Yes, I searched and read a ton of other threads on this... but am getting lots of mixed comments...

We are completing our new large coop (6x8 footprint) and are putting up the roof this weekend.

We are debating between just using the corrugated plastic (the coop is in the shade) or putting plywood under the plastic.

We like the idea of getting more light into the coop and not putting plywood underneath, but are worried about the cold, damp seattle winters (more damp than cold! LOL!)

What do all of you have or recommend? Our current coop is much smaller with just a few chickens. Between the deep litter and their body, heat, they seemed to weather fine last winter when we first ventured into keeping chickens. We are worried with a much larger coop, their body heat won't be enough to keep them warm in our coldest winter days...

Any suggestions, hints tips? Thanks!

Protect them from drafts, and moisture - make sure you have enough ventilation. Their body heat will do the job

 

[Chicken Rustler]

OK so We are going to hold off on breakfast until we get to Enumclaw. So I hope at least some of ya are there and ready for breakfast about 9-9:30. I can't push it back much later for DW.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

OK I gotta put my boots on go water chickenz and we will be on our way. Enumclaw prepare yerself to be invaded!!!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

360-219-3092 Gee I wonder who that may wake up !!!

 

[itsren]

Gee I wonder who that may wake up !!!

Have a enjoyable drive.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. I'm hoping 1 hour at the library open house will be enough for the kids, so we can get to the auction by 11:00.

 

[SadieSue]

OK looks like a bunch of us are gonna be here
http://www.enumclawlivestockauction.4t.com/

JB, my mom and I will be there at 930am-10? to put our critters in the auction.
Then we are gonna go get something to eat and be back at the auction for start at 11am?
*JB correct me if I'm wrong anywhere*
SO anyone coming early want to meet up and go get breakfast?


Address is
Enumclaw Sales Pavilion
22712 se 436th Enumclaw, Wa. 98022

Yeah, I'm just not going to be able to make it that early. Just boxing up my birds now and have no idea when DH will be home from the gym. I may have to leave without him.

Hope I can find you guys there! You remember me - breathtakingly beautiful mature woman with amazing style?

Oh wait... that's in my dreams. Middle aged, several pounds too many, long black hair with significant gray( unless I've had a date with a bottle of dye recently), and eye glasses. Yeah, that's me.

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: You are beautiful! Inside and out!

 

[Imp]

Well I'm jealous of all you off playin' at the auction.

really not wanting to go to work today. Hope you are all having fun.

Russ

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Owner Builder Loan going GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Should be approved in the next few days & we can put a lid on this house !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoo hoo! Can't wait to see the house!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Well, tonight I'm kinda sad and a little torn. one of my BO chickens turned out to be a cockeral, started crowing for real today. Bet some of the neighbors are freaking. lol! Such a nice deep voice (think James Earl Jones of chickens) Well he has to go to his new home tonight. Leaving in a few minutes. I'll miss him; like everyone says he's very friendly. But on the good side of things, I found him a home on a farm where he'll get to be a rooster with his own hens and coop.

Russ- sadly

Bummer you had to give him up, but at least you know he's in a good home.