[min200]

Best keep the mesh small the eh! 

[min200]

OK then things have slowed down as predicted! 

I have now stained all of the outside wood and added an extra wall in order to put my newly aquired greenhouse against.



Next is to build the serama pen withing the big pen and stain that.

Getting there slowly 

[bantam novice]

looking good Min 

[Spana]

It does look good, but i thought you said it was for ducks or have i misunderstand, again 

[min200]

It does look good, but i thought you said it was for ducks or have i misunderstand, again 

It was going to be for the ducks but I have decided to move the hens in the new one so I can get a few more lol.  The ducks can stay where they are in the old pen!

[min200]

Well ive been busy putting in the raised beds and the decking which will screwed together.  Lets see MR Fox dig his way through that lot!  Under the raised beds are rubble and sheeting so again another barrier!

[min200]

The mesh has arrived today so the build should be done at the weekend 

The shed has been converted with 5 new nest boxes and plenty of perch space!

Im looking forward to getting them in there!

[Anndee]

Its looking really nice. well done. i like the raised bed idea. Can we see inside the shed please to see how you've done it? Nosey I know 

[min200]

Its looking really nice. well done. i like the raised bed idea. Can we see inside the shed please to see how you've done it? Nosey I know 

I shall take a few pics tomorrow when its all done! 

[New shoot]

That is looking a right proper job now Min     Can't wait to see the finished pics. 

[Lindeggs]

It's looking wonderful.  I would be proud to have that in my garden! 

[min200]

Well its done 

Yesterday I fitted the weldmesh and the final timber uprights over it for a bit more security...



Then I put the roof on and brought the chooks in who were most impressed!  They have been scrabbling around the new pen enjoy virgin ground and all the grubs that come with it!

Today I have treated all of the wood so it now looks like its supposed to be there 



Heres a pic of the new nestboxes which the hens nave jumped straight into using which has surprised me as I thought they would lay all over the place as its all new!



Last but not least an area to keep the food dry...



So with an aching back I can sit down and relax knowing that the hens have enough room and even space for a few more to be added!

[ANHBUC]

Looks like chicken heaven.

Just a thought, what is behind the shed panels to stop mr fox breaking through?  Would not like all your hard work to be trashed by a persistent fox.  Have seen pictures where they have chewed through wood panels.

[min200]

Looks like chicken heaven.

Just a thought, what is behind the shed panels to stop mr fox breaking through?  Would not like all your hard work to be trashed by a persistent fox.  Have seen pictures where they have chewed through wood panels.

The whole of the Shed that is exposed is now lined with mesh on the outside so nothing can chew its way through     There is also mesh dug down ito the ground and out as well so no burrowing under either!  I learnt those lessons the hard way last year!

[ANHBUC]

Great job.  Sure your girls will be happy as hens in a dust bath with their new home and as you said theres room for more.  What more could you ask for.