My wonderful new coop - wey hey!!!

babe · « **on:** October 15, 2007, 17:00 »

here are a couple of pictures of my fantastic new coop, its so much better than i could ever have expected and i can walk in upright to go in and clean.

it has a wired window to let in some light and fresh air. a full size door for me and a little door that drops down into a ramp. with 3 nest boxes that i can get to from the outside and is lifted off the ground too. the roof has been felted so has the nest boxes.

im sure its as good as any bought coop and more special to me because my dad made it.

pavlova has already laid an egg in the coop so i guess it gets the thumbs up from them too.

and heres how i close up for the night

i am so happy - does that make me a saddo

agapanthus · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2007, 17:41 »

Of course not!!!...enjoy!!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2007, 18:39 »

That looks absolutly fabulous :!: :!: :!:

Make sure the lid of the nest box is secured against predators !

muntjac · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2007, 18:44 »

blloody brilliant .your coop certianly gets the munty seal of approval .. time for a drink for dad i reckon

babe · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2007, 19:38 »

Quote from: "muntjac"

blloody brilliant .your coop certianly gets the munty seal of approval .. time for a drink for dad i reckon

i think he deserves more than a drink. mum will have to help me choose him an extra special Christmas pressie this year.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2007, 19:56 »

Very nice Happyvalley

shaun · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2007, 20:09 »

very tidy job I love it

muntjac · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2007, 20:12 »

it is isnt shaun ,i reckon you should ask dad to build you one ,,,, the doors just the right hieght for ya ,.no more banging ya head on the cat flap

shaun · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2007, 20:14 »

I could live in there myself never mind the chickens

Ruth Cross · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2007, 10:04 »

I don't think your a saddo!!

I've just got my first shed on Saturday (second hand) and I was SOOOOO exicited

I was jumping up and down on the spot when it arrived!

Your dad has done a pretty fine job, a big pat on the back!

babe · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2007, 11:33 »

thanks ruth, glad im not the only one.

mum and dad even turned up last night to check if everyone had gone to bed ok.

when i opened the ramp this morning they all filed out one by one like little soldiers.

the move doesnt seem to have bothered them either.

Sadgit · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2007, 11:39 »

that is brilliant. really wish I had made my coop now.. but hey ho.

mine has a ramp/door like yours and in the wet is clogs up with gunk and tis hard to close at night... might see about replacing the wooden door/ramp with something other than wood, so it doesn't "swell"

Celtic Eagle · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2007, 12:27 »

Definately not a saddo That is one cool coop Cracking design and really well built Magic well done to Dad

babe · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2007, 13:04 »

Quote from: "Sadgit"

that is brilliant. really wish I had made my coop now.. but hey ho.

mine has a ramp/door like yours and in the wet is clogs up with gunk and tis hard to close at night... might see about replacing the wooden door/ramp with something other than wood, so it doesn't "swell"

hi sadgit

the ramp / door is actually bigger than the pop hole so it covers it completely when you close it up. something for you to consider?

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2007, 16:47 »

It's lovely Happy Valley, your chooks will love living there.

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