[nic_28]

Hello, Im treating the wood on my new chicken coop today, I am a little bit artistic and was going to do a little hand painted floral design on the side of the coop ( I have small children so wanted to make it pretty to look at for them)  I searched on the internet for some inspiration, but couldnt really find anything. I was wondering if any of you have particularly pretty hen houses that you would like to share with us? maybe we could start a little trend on here.
 If you know of any websites can you send me the link too please?

Thanks
NIC. x

[JaK]

I think that is a lovely idea. I just painted ours white and it has a little handmade sign in the main door but that is all. Here is a pic-

[nic_28]

Hi Jak, can I ask what paint you used? Ive only started with the roof and have used a water based green stain, but its a bit disappointing! (I think its because the wood is too smooth....shouldve read the label first.......)

thanks x

[JaK]

I used this one but got it a whole lot cheaper when Focus was closing down.
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=11348538&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB/categories%3C{9372013}/categories%3C{9372030}/categories%3C{9372124}/specificationsProductType=exterior_woodcare/specificationsSpecificProductType=woodstain

[nic_28]

Your picture is beautiful!! Im so excited about getting my girls Im always on here reading and searching for snaps.

Thanks for the link, really appreciate it

[Abacus]

Ours is called 'Stalag Luft Chook' as an indirect homage to The Great Escape! To back this up[ their a few very deep dust baths that could easily pass for escape tunnels 

[Lindeggs]

There are some very pretty coops on the Flyte So Fancy website:
http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/The_Gypsy_Hen_House.html

[Kathie]

Oh WOW, what fab imaginations you all have, so glad our ladies don't surf the net or they would be complaining that they live in a shanty town 

[joyfull]

doodlehouse also do pretty flowered coops:-

http://www.doodlehouse.co.uk/coops/timber-or-recycled-plastic/recycled-plastic-chicken-coops/lower-plastic-coop-dormouse

[Abacus]

I think mine would get insufferable if they ended up in swanky accommodation like that 

[OpiumEater]

There are some very pretty coops on the Flyte So Fancy website:

Yeah, but no prices,  . I got enough flack for getting an Omlet, don't think they'll be getting one of those. 

[joyfull]

the one in the photo is a mere £3900 

[Lindeggs]

the one in the photo is a mere £3900 

Crikey!  That's considerably more than my car is worth!   :blink: