We're a cupola vane coop builders

[DazeGoneBy]

I want to add a weathervance to our coop roof and won an old vane at auction. It is cast iron and rusted and has layers of paint to remove, but I love a good project!

Will post pics soon!

 

[crazypetlady]

Both awesome ideas!! Thanks for sharing

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Great looking coop and love the weather vein. I will mention that the latches you used can be opened by coons.they can easy manipulate most anything a toddler can. Key locks, combination locks, or screw link chain connectors all work better against coons.

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[teach1rusl]

I don't know whether I'm more impressed by your ebay find or your creative title making skills...lol

 

[DazeGoneBy]

Your weathervane pictures appreciated!

 

[DazeGoneBy]

I was astonished to see how much antique weathervanes were going for on ebay...$200 - $1,000.
Then I googled around for cupolas and my jaw hit the floor again...$350 - $1,000.

http://thecountrygentleman.com/Country-Cupolas.aspx

At least this site gives you some ideas about styles for making your own...heck, at these prices, I'm thinking of going into the cupola business!

 

[DazeGoneBy]

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Thanks FLChickens for the warning, I know you are just trying to help, but I gotta say "Really?"

It takes me using 2 hands to open that latch, because it only pushes in a little ways, and the holes on the door latch have big metal lips around, so there is very little clearance...I have to twist / juggle it at the opening while pushing down the latch and rotating it to the one small point where it will slide through at a weird angle just to get the thing open.

I understand how smart coons are, but if one can get this thing open, I almost think he deserves a chicken dinner. I am NOT going to use a combination lock. I'm just going to draw the line there. We have made this coop as predator-proof as can be reasonably expected, and I don't think a combination lock is reasonable; unless there are two-legged predators after my girls.

 

[AK Michelle]

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I bet this would look really good with a copper patina paint. Here are a good "How To"
http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/faux-painting-technique-verdigris.html

 

[wishingbee]

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Thank goodness you noticed...I was starting to worry that everyone just thought I couldn't spell!

I lol'ed when I read this thread title!! Very clever. Super cute find!