Backyard chickens

[Chef]

So we are starting this journey today. Coop is in. Just have to put chicken wire two feet out for predators. Chicks will come Monday and the run will be built later in the week. We got lucky as a lady down the street is moving and had 6 10 month old

Chickens not starting from chicks.

 

5 brahma’s and 1 wellsummer.

 

 

 

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[fasteddie]

Looks like a converted out house ......... Good idea with the chicken wire .

 

[Paula]

I'm sure you will have fun, there are benefits for sure

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[mowin]

Chef, don't use chicken wire.  It's easily torn and breached.  Use 1/2"x1/2" hardware cloth or some sort of welded wire.  Chicken wire is good for keeping chickens in, but not predators out.  I've got HC 18" out from my coops. 

[mowin]

Also a simple easy run to make is from cattle panels.  Mine is covered in HC and half the run is now covered in a tarp. This pic was taken during the building process several years ago. 

[Chef]

Chef, don't use chicken wire.  It's easily torn and breached.  Use 1/2"x1/2" hardware cloth or some sort of welded wire.  Chicken wire is good for keeping chickens in, but not predators out.  I've got HC 18" out from my coops. 

Sorry I miss spoke this is what I bought




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[Chef]

Looks like a converted out house ......... Good idea with the chicken wire .
 

https://roostandroot.com/product/round-top-stand-up-chicken-coop/#1-choose-standard-or-xl-model-coop

This is the link to the coop and no I did not pay that bought it used and moved it with a dump truck and my gardners today


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[mowin]

3 minutes ago, Chef said:

Sorry I miss spoke this is what I bought




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Perfect.   I've had coyote, coon and a stray dog try to dig in. They all failed. The fox and coyote didn't see another birthday. Dog got a pass.  

 

Roost and root... Not cheap.  

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[Chef]

Perfect.   I've had coyote, coon and a stray dog try to dig in. They all failed. The fox and coyote didn't see another birthday. Dog got a pass.  

I live in suburbia but as crappy says my 22 is whisper quiet


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[mowin]

Also, don't use staples to fasten the HC to the coop and run. Either sandwich it between a furing strip with screws, or use fender washers with screws. Staples are easier to fail.

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[Chef]

Also, don't use staples to fasten the HC to the coop and run. Either sandwich it between a furing strip with screws, or use fender washers with screws. Staples are easier to fail.

I was thinking I would use heavy gauge staples and then build up earth so the staples are under ground…. Thoughts I also have a bunch of large stones, that I will put on top after I bury the HC


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[Lawdwaz]

7 minutes ago, Chef said:

I was thinking I would use heavy gauge staples and then build up earth so the staples are under ground…. Thoughts I also have a bunch of large stones, that I will put on top after I bury the HC


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Mowin is giving you tips from "real world" experience, I'd heed it.

[mowin]

19 minutes ago, Chef said:

I was thinking I would use heavy gauge staples and then build up earth so the staples are under ground…. Thoughts I also have a bunch of large stones, that I will put on top after I bury the HC


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The problem is the staples can still pull out if something is trying to dig in even if the stapled edge is buried.  Rocks help, but are not needed if you secure the HC properly.  

Also, grass will eventually grow through the HC, making it invisible. You'll be able too mow and trim up to the coop and not even know it's there.

[Chef]

The problem is the staples can still pull out if something is trying to dig in even if the stapled edge is buried.  Rocks help, but are not needed if you secure the HC properly.  
Also, grass will eventually grow through the HC, making it invisible. You'll be able too mow and trim up to the coop and not even know it's there.

What about a combo of staples and roofing nails or wide screws?

Or F it I’ll just go get a few strips of wood to sandwich it between


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[mowin]

1 minute ago, Chef said:

What about a combo of staples and roofing nails or wide screws?

Or F it I’ll just go get a few strips of wood to sandwich it between


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Fender washers with screws. Or sandwich HC between coop with another board.  Another reason not to bury it is the bottom edge of your coop will then be covered with dirt and rot quickly. I'd also put the coop on blocks to help air flow and potential rot.

[The_Real_TCIII]

Brown eggs, are local eggs, and local eggs are FRESH!


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[The_Real_TCIII]

https://roostandroot.com/product/round-top-stand-up-chicken-coop/#1-choose-standard-or-xl-model-coop

This is the link to the coop and no I did not pay that bought it used and moved it with a dump truck and my gardners today


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You have multiple gardeners?? Arent we in the same business ?


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[mowin]

You definitely want the coop off the ground or it's going to rot quickly.  Blocks or 3  PT 4x4s would work. Both my coops are on 4x4's.  

Can't remember, does the roost and root have a floor?  Client had one but she passed, and I no longer do the lawn care.

[Chef]

You have multiple gardeners?? Arent we in the same business ?


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Hahaha. Well one gardening service but he comes with his army of Pisans


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[Chef]

You definitely want the coop off the ground or it's going to rot quickly.  Blocks or 3  PT 4x4s would work. Both my coops are on 4x4's.  
Can't remember, does the roost and root have a floor?  Client had one but she passed, and I no longer do the lawn care.

It does not have a floor no, the coop is up on pavers. Did that today and just whole body is now sore from it


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[mowin]

Just now, Chef said:

It does not have a floor no, the coop is up on pavers. Did that today and just whole body is now sore from it


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Lol, sucks getting old, doesn't it.  

[Chef]

You definitely want the coop off the ground or it's going to rot quickly.  Blocks or 3  PT 4x4s would work. Both my coops are on 4x4's.  
Can't remember, does the roost and root have a floor?  Client had one but she passed, and I no longer do the lawn care.

And don’t worry I fixed the bricks in the front


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[mowin]

Just now, Chef said:

And don’t worry I fixed the bricks in the front


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Looks good.  

[Chef]

Looks good.  

Thanks… I’m not sure if I am going to build the run myself or just contract it out… if I do it by myself I’m thinking 4x4’s dug in and fill the hole with quick set.. the same HG with boards going across the top and at ground level. Then maybe a tin roof


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[mowin]

I've got a few wellsummers. There eggs are almost chocolate in color.