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Isn't it gorgeous? I just love it hereHello Keweenaw, from a troll. DH and I have been to Copper Harbor many times. Lovely place.
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Isn't it gorgeous? I just love it hereHello Keweenaw, from a troll. DH and I have been to Copper Harbor many times. Lovely place.
Iām considering charring the skids to help preserve them. I am planning on elevating the coop a couple feet off the ground, so the skids wouldnāt be in ground contact anyway. But the humidity and shade makes me feel like charring the pine skids would be wise (and a fun experiment).
Question is, do you all think the chickens would eat the charred wood? Im sure they will try some, and Iām not worried about that. More concerned with them eating a ridiculous amount for 2 reasons:
1. Who knows what a bunch of charred wood would do inside a chicken
2. The charred wood is what is supposed to be protecting the skids
What are your opinions?
It's looking so good!! Exciting!Progress!
I built the skid foundation and floor. Then my dad came and helped me get the coop framing done this weekend. Still lots to do!
That is the cutest most rustic coop ever! Nice job!Finally an update! Got the outside pretty much done. Still need to finish sealing the gaps around the door, put polyurethane on the floor and finish a few other things inside.
The Ladies First automatic door is working great so far, although the chickens havenāt tried it yet. Curious to see how they adapt to the new setup. Im also curious how this will do in winter. I know this design was implemented in Maine and Ontario but it sure seems counterintuitive to have an open front all winter. I sealed all the gaps around the coop though so it should be totally draft free. I suppose if there are issues in winter I can always put some cardboard, plywood or a heavy blanket over the front hardware cloth. Time will tell!