Saturday, February 14, 2009

Our Chicken Coop

Mike built an awesome coop and run for the chickens. I thankful he is so talented so we don't have a junk pile of wood for a coop on the side yard. Here are some pics of the process and finished product

Walls about to be nailed together.


Kylee helping mike caulk... by the way, this is the picture of Mike showing me how to caulk. I caulked that WHOLE thing!! Not that fun!

I did a lot of research for the best litter methods and where the roosts should be and how big the nesting boxes should be. I told Mike all the info and then he created. Behind the boards on the right are three nesting boxes. We didn't want to have them dirty for nothing since they wont be laying for a couple more months.

Our big helper during this project.


Then coop all painted and run enclosed.

Mike made one side with a storage shelf on top,
access to the nesting boxes/eggs in the middle,
and a storage drawer on bottom.

The ladies enjoying the coop.
Laying in the shade.
Thank you Mike for your hard work. I am so lucky to have you and your talents in our home!
Happy Valentine's Day!

1 comments:

Rushele said...

Wow, that's an awesome chicken coop!!
Mike is very talented!! And he's got some great helpers too it sounds like!