The coop is really coming together now!
Our oldest son constructed the cupola to add aesthetic appeal and ventilation.
The weather cleared enough for a good day of work on the roof and installing the cupola - looks terrific and the weather vane functions well!
The automatic door from Murray McMurray arrived - some assembly required...
Then, the electrician arrived to route power from the garage to the coop. Craig and the boys dug a long trench to bury the wiring.
And it all can't happen any too soon - we've already had to double the cardboard brooder to accommodate the growing chicks:
Remember how tiny and cute they were just 2 1/2 weeks ago?
Now, they are not as cute with their growing feathers, long legs and mottled coloring!
Today is warm and sunny, so hopefully work on the roof will be finished! Next, add the doors and maybe moving day for the chicks to leave the brooder and take up residence in the coop will be within the week!
And it all can't happen any too soon - we've already had to double the cardboard brooder to accommodate the growing chicks:
Remember how tiny and cute they were just 2 1/2 weeks ago?
Now, they are not as cute with their growing feathers, long legs and mottled coloring!
Today is warm and sunny, so hopefully work on the roof will be finished! Next, add the doors and maybe moving day for the chicks to leave the brooder and take up residence in the coop will be within the week!
Well Linda not only are the chicken growing, but that boy of yours is turning into a young man.
ReplyDeleteDid you forget to but bricks on his head.
Wow looking nice. You sure you want all that money and time to go for the chickens.
I think you can rent the house out for 600 a month.
Kris