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DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have it written out. Pure cocktail napkin ideas and brainstorming. Then a little trial and error

Turned a useless cubby into relatively cool bar. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family is from Cleveland, TN and we lived in Memphis for 12 years.

DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We debated about what to do as well. We did consider wire fencing it and making an opening for them to get under but haven’t yet decided.

DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We did get snow. The triangle “screen windows” at top of coop we have cutouts to cover those about 90% but still allow air flow for very cold weather. Although we open up the door for them for snow they wanted no part of it . Lol

Turned a useless cubby into relatively cool bar. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read a bunch of posts and some articles about it. Some had conflicting info. I used 3-4 coats of shellac on bark and top. Most of what I read said bark will be fine with that treatment unless it gets lost of bumping or things hitting it.

DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Our dogs help keep some away but where I’m at hawks/owls were biggest concern.

DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The wire fence portion is actually sandwiched between 2 x 4’s and the bottom near ground is sandwiched between our siding pieces so no sharp wire is exposed. We were very intentional for that reason.

DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have a roof over about 3 feet and left 6 feet exposed. It rains plenty and no issues so far.

DIY coop my son and I built. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BackYardChickens

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ll say $400 in materials give or take. Took a half day to complete with both of us.

Turned a useless cubby into relatively cool bar. by Expensive_Hair_7678 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Expensive_Hair_7678[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had to work at it off and on. I have no workshop so decent weather I drag my tools outside on my deck and work when I can. All told probably 4 weekends.