Chicken Coop - Work Day 3

Ok, have been a bit busy, but did a little work on the coop this weekend.  I built and installed the access door (my door).  The next step is to build the little door that I can open and close to let the chickens in and out.  I was going to use one door, but I didn't want to have always be stepping over and working around the little ramp.

After that, I can paint and add the wire.  Getting closer.

--Carter

Chicken Coop - Day 2

Coop is coming together.  Roughly 6' tall by 6' wide by 4' deep.  Not in its final destination, but starting to take shape.  Next is the front door framing, then the roof...

--Carter

Chicken Coop Construction in Progress

Just started working on my chicken coop today.  Shown in the picture are the front and back walls of what I would call the summer coup.  My plan is for this to have a wooden floor, some rods or limbs for climbing and perching, and to be open with wire mesh on all sides.  I am also trying to use as many already on-hand materials as possible to cut down on costs.

Total Costs (so far):

• Untreated 2x4x12:  8 @ $3.50 = $28.00
• Galvanized Wood Screws:  Left over from a decking project (various lengths)
• Total (so far) = $28.00

Bring on the chickens!!!

--Carter

Found Great Barrels on Craigslist

I found some great barrels for my aquaponics system.  I plan to cut these in half longwise and use them as growbeds.  These are food grade so no issues with chemicals.

Total Cost (so far):

• Food Grade Closed Top 55-gallon Barrels:  3 @ $15.00 = $45.00
• Food Grade Open Top 55-gallon Barrel:  1 @ $25.00 = $25.00
• Total = $70.00

--Carter