Chicken Coop build…..

[Barton72]

As hot as it is I would be grabbing some 2x4s from the store and make it easier on me and the saw.

Probably would make life easier, but I’m trying to be as frugal as possible on the build. That plan will backfire if I burn up my table saw however.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

Probably would make life easier, but I’m trying to be as frugal as possible on the build. That plan will backfire if I burn up my table saw however.

I get it, it normally cost me a lot to save money.

 

[Barton72]

 

[Barton72]

Here’s a little more progress. Got the run all ready for wire, door built and roof installed.

Hahaha!
Grilled chicken…

Finish our new home you lazy summammbiscuit!

 

[Barton72]

Working on the hardware cloth today…

 

[BEREZKA]

Would it be ok if i posted some pics of the coop and run i built?

 

[Barton72]

Would it be ok if i posted some pics of the coop and run i built?

Sure!

 

[BEREZKA]

the tarped run is built using 4 cattle panel with cage wire fixed to it using twists of electric fence wire. The coop was built from plans but has a tin roof since shinglea get hot ad heavy. The tin was upcycles from the scrapyard. We also had a 4th chick hatch last night

the nesting box hinges out to clean the coop. The boxes just have a flap door on the back

 

[Barton72]

Awesome! I like the hinged swing out nesting box idea! I still haven’t installed mine yet, may have to consider that. I don’t want them jutting out on the outside so that is an awesome design! Also congrats on the chick. We also incubate. Have hatched 6 silkies and 2 Brahmas successfully. Pretty fun waiting 18-21 days on the babies to emerge.

 

[Barton72]

Worked on some ventilation today and my automatic bird door arrived! Finally no more going out to let them out every morning and shutting them in every night!

Also I have one hen laying. It’s been a long wait. Got 10 babies at the end of April. Hatched some along the way after that. I’ve received one tiny egg each day for the past 3 days. They will increase in size and I will get much more hopefully. It’s been a lot of work, but we have enjoyed it!

They really do taste better fresh!