The Egg and I: Building the Coop (Day Five)

 

Today was the last day of our coop building project. The coop itself was finished, so today was all about the run.  The dimensions of the run are 4' x 10' x 4'.

 

 

 

We framed it out and then added the hardware cloth.  This picture gives a good view of the ramp into the coop.

 

 

Next, the shingles were added.

 

 

Then we had a finished product - one fun, funky chicken coop!! 

 

 But the best part is that it isn't just a chicken coop..... It's a chicken tractor - easily movable to anywhere in the yard!!!  I can move the chickens to shady areas in the hot part of the summer, and out into sunny areas of the yard during the cold days of winter. 

 

But the most important thing is that none of this would have been possible without my wonderful parents.  About a month ago, I sketched a coop out and gave it to my dad with a list of important components I wanted to include.  Dad took that little drawing and brought it to fruition, and it turned out exactly like I had imagined.  Mom took all my little reclaimed lumber and used it in such a way that the coop has that "instant vintage" feel that I was hoping for. 

 

Thanks so much Honey and Tom!!! 

 

Now all I have left to do is paint it.

 

Love ya'll,

Shelli

 

 "A chicken in every pot" - 1928 Republican Party campaign slogan
 " Don't have a pot to put it in" - 1928 Democratic Party response slogan