Baymule
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You are almost done! A lot of work, but it will pay off in enjoyment with your chickens.
My Little Hoop Coop
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Yes!
I think I am going to just tarp it, for now, but the metal roof is a future project.
Baymule
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Overhang the metal a little, front and back to keep rain from running down on the inside. .
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I still have my bundle of 1"x2" lumber, too, stored in the rafters of my shed.
farmerjan
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Yeah, no joke.....
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It's DONE!
Mostly...
My DS came through, helped me place the tarp on top. I'd gotten a 16'x12', folded it in half, so there's a double thickness over the roost area. All the grommets on the sides were zip-tied. Then he helped me place a shade cloth over the whole coop. I put holes in the cloth just above the hem, ran zip-ties through and snugged it to the cattle panels, after pulling it taut.
Temporary job on the back, not permanent. The apron needs a few more landscaping pins, I ran out.
I didn't move any chickens over to the second coop this evening since I didn't quite get the inside finished. The nest boxes aren't affixed, and I need to add a little more indoor decor, daytime perches, etc.
Even though I need more landscaping pins for the apron it's safe enough. And I got all the exposed screws covered.
However, I've hit a snag on how to stabilize two nest boxes that are different sizes.
The wheelbarrow is the temporary ramp.
When I had it in the other coop it was the preferred method of some to access the night roost.
Will be tweaking it some tomorrow after work...
Mostly...
My DS came through, helped me place the tarp on top. I'd gotten a 16'x12', folded it in half, so there's a double thickness over the roost area. All the grommets on the sides were zip-tied. Then he helped me place a shade cloth over the whole coop. I put holes in the cloth just above the hem, ran zip-ties through and snugged it to the cattle panels, after pulling it taut.
Temporary job on the back, not permanent. The apron needs a few more landscaping pins, I ran out.
I didn't move any chickens over to the second coop this evening since I didn't quite get the inside finished. The nest boxes aren't affixed, and I need to add a little more indoor decor, daytime perches, etc.
Even though I need more landscaping pins for the apron it's safe enough. And I got all the exposed screws covered.
However, I've hit a snag on how to stabilize two nest boxes that are different sizes.
The wheelbarrow is the temporary ramp.
When I had it in the other coop it was the preferred method of some to access the night roost.
Will be tweaking it some tomorrow after work...
SageHill
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AwesomeIt's DONE!
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Mostly...
My DS came through, helped me place the tarp on top. I'd gotten a 16'x12', folded it in half, so there's a double thickness over the roost area. All the grommets on the sides were zip-tied. Then he helped me place a shade cloth over the whole coop. I put holes in the cloth just above the hem, ran zip-ties through and snugged it to the cattle panels, after pulling it taut.
Temporary job on the back, not permanent. The apron needs a few more landscaping pins, I ran out.
View attachment 116970
I didn't move any chickens over to the second coop this evening since I didn't quite get the inside finished. The nest boxes aren't affixed, and I need to add a little more indoor decor, daytime perches, etc.
Even though I need more landscaping pins for the apron it's safe enough. And I got all the exposed screws covered.
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However, I've hit a snag on how to stabilize two nest boxes that are different sizes.
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The wheelbarrow is the temporary ramp.
View attachment 116969
When I had it in the other coop it was the preferred method of some to access the night roost.
Will be tweaking it some tomorrow after work...
Baymule
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That’s a homey looking coop! Any chicken would be proud to call it home!
I had a funny dream a few nights ago. I found a chicken in a ditch, stopped the car and took her home. I don’t know what that means…… look what followed me home?
I had a funny dream a few nights ago. I found a chicken in a ditch, stopped the car and took her home. I don’t know what that means…… look what followed me home?
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Thank you for the kind feedback.However, I've hit a snag on how to stabilize two nest boxes that are different sizes.
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I'm still thinking about those nest boxes. They're sitting on an inverted planter. I didn't want to drill holes in them, but maybe I could put a screw(bolt)/washer through the side and secure it with a nut on the other side of the planter box.
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