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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Pep on May 23, 2008, 16:34

Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Pep on May 23, 2008, 16:34
Hi Everyone,

We have today finished the hen house.  It's gone from I to we because I needed four hands.  

As promised, I've attached some piccies.  Sorry to dazzle with the bright background but it's been 90 degrees today.  Note the one with the two chicks checking out the workmanship before it was finished. :lol:

I feel pretty chuffed at the result but if anyone out there can pick up on anything else it needs, please say.  I know about roofing material but it's going in the barn so it won't get rained on.  

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/hh2-1.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/hh10.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/hh5.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/hh4.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/hh13.jpg)

Look forward to reading any comments.

Pauline
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: New Hampshire lover on May 23, 2008, 16:39
That is top stuff. Well done that must've cost a fortune to make.
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: noshed on May 23, 2008, 16:39
I know nothing about chickens but that looks like a great bit of carpentry.
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Foxy on May 23, 2008, 16:39
Pep thats a lovely henhouse!
The chooks look very happy! :lol: Looks easy to clean and a good height from the ground.
 :D  :D
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Foxy on May 23, 2008, 16:41
Oh one tiny comment does it get very warm in Bulgaria??? Might need to increase the ventilation if it does - just a thought though. :D
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: babe on May 23, 2008, 16:45
wonderful pep..... are you taking orders yet?  :D
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: conventgirl on May 23, 2008, 17:41
That looks really good.  Am sure they will love their new home

 :)
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Belinda on May 23, 2008, 18:02
Wow thats brilliant they are going to have a great house. :)
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: poultrygeist on May 23, 2008, 18:35
Wonderful job Pep. What colour you painting it ?  :wink:

Be proud of yourself.  :)

Rob
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Jellyhead on May 23, 2008, 18:50
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Wonderful job Pep. What colour you painting it ?  :wink:

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Be proud of yourself.  :)

Rob

I suggest Pink and glittery but I know Porffor will say Purple 8) either/or its a lovely henhouse :wink: well done you :lol:
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Vember on May 23, 2008, 19:14
That is one fantastic house

Well done you

When can u pop ova and do me one?

 :lol:
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Porffor on May 23, 2008, 19:24
:lol: jellyhead! I'm a newbie, yet you know me sooo well!

Loving your house! great looking :)

How many will it house? And will the hens not eat the black plastic? can see it'd make it easier to clean out. ;) I'm new, so just a general enquiry. :)
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: agapanthus on May 23, 2008, 20:54
It's really, really nice!! Well done you!!! :)
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 23, 2008, 22:19
It looks lovely pep, you've done really well!!!!!
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Fannyann on May 23, 2008, 22:28
your hens look very impressed with their new home, well done!
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Snaphappii on May 23, 2008, 22:36
That is beautiful! I bet they're gonna love it!
 :D
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: naturesparadise on May 23, 2008, 22:44
NICE JOB thats sweet well done mate
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: kimT on May 24, 2008, 08:47
You have done a fantastic job....................well done. :cheers:

and your girls look very pleased too.
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Pep on May 24, 2008, 08:59
What lovely comments.  Thank you very much.

The cost did go up from 50GBP (no pound sign on this keyboard) to nearly 55 as I forgot to include the hinges and bolts etc. but still good value for money.

Hubbie is also pleased, he can have his tools back now :lol:   That is, apart from the screwdriver bit, it's ruined :oops: and the nearest DIY place that would sell a replacement is 100kms away :shock:

Thanks again

Pauline
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: poultrygeist on May 24, 2008, 12:11
Do screwfix deliver that far ?  :)

rob
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Pep on May 24, 2008, 15:55
Doubt it Rob  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Stroke of luck on a shopping trip to a town only 30 kms away just now - found a Bosche Shop & bought a pack of half a dozen.

Pauline
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Porffor on May 24, 2008, 16:48
Fantastic price - really :) am sure B&Q would be dearer for it all! lol

well done you!  :wink:  Glad you got the screwdriver head you needed too. :)
Title: Hen House - FINISHED !!
Post by: Aunt Sally on May 24, 2008, 16:57
That's wonderful Pep  :D