A Coop Fit for a Queen...or Four - May. 2, 2008
Posted in My Little Farm in the Big City
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The chickens are growing like weeds! What an odd expression to use with chickens, I know, but they are. In six short weeks, the girls went from sweet little peeps that fit in the palm of my hand to two-fisted, fat, feathered friends. It was time to move them into their new home. So, today, I’m just going to share pictures of the kids painting the coop that Tom designed and built. Thankfully, he was able to work around lumber we already had and only had to purchase a bare minimum of supplies. I’m not thrilled with the vast expanse of plain white on the exterior wall, so watch for some kind of crazy painting to be added in the next couple of weeks. ;)
As you can see below, the finished product comes complete with wheels in order to move the coop around the yard more easily. That's my hubby for you, always thinking!
Those are nesting boxes off the backend there. The girls won't need those for a couple more months yet, but the roof over them opens up for easy removal of yummy fresh eggs.
This is Cawthorne who loves attention!
This is Stripe who is the self-proclaimed fearless leader of the flock!
Last but not least, here's Peep and Chubba who are always together.
One last quick picture of inside the hen house. There are three roosts inside the house and, of course, the girls like the highest one best. I actually had to reach in and get them down the first couple of days!
Thank you for stopping by for this quick update on our chickens. Hope you have a blessed weekend!
Betty
Grace and peace be yours in abundance. – 1Peter1:2b
Comments
May. 2, 2008 - What a great project.
Posted by bubbebobbie
That is absolutely the prettiest chicken coop I have ever seen! ANd so clean! I really like the chubby one!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
That is a very nice chicken coop. Your family did a great job with it!
pam
May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by dangela1
What a great thing! You guys did so well!
May. 2, 2008 - To cute
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
We had chickens when we lived up north. I've been afraid to get them down here do to the BIG animals ( hawks,owls,bears) that we have around us.
Where did you get the plans to make this? Do you all come up with the concept? My DH saw it and said "hey, that's pretty cool".
May. 2, 2008 - Ahhh..
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
I just reread your post and saw that your DH planned it out.
Very good job!
May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by bethanyrae
I am so impressed! I've been studying these pictures from all the angles and showed it to my husband. It's portable...! We're "contemplating chickens" and have a chain link dog pen we can convert once we get past this graduation openhouse. I take it there's a latch for reaching in for the eggs? What a fancy deal you have there. Tell your husband he's gifted.....
bethanyrae
May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Haflingerhorses
Thank you for sharing this post! We just got chickens too and it's a totally new experience. Your coop is adorable.
Their fun, aren't they? I'm really enjoying them.
Antoinette
May. 3, 2008 - How cool!
Posted by MiryClay
Hi Betty!
Thank you for the birthday wishes and prayers. I posted an update for you. Truth be told, I need a laptop, or at least another computer. I can't find the time to blog any more. Ashley is on this computer all the time for school.
You all did a wonderful job on the chicken coops. However, I'm most envious of the sunshiny weather. We did have a few warm days here. Last week it actually got close or into the low 80's and then this week it frosted. Good ole' IN weather. You gotta love it!
Blessings on your weekend. Enjoy!
Love ya,
Lori
May. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
This is sooooooooooo neat. I will have to show my hubby this. This might be a good alternative till we can build the bigger chicken coop. Thanks for showing us what you are doing.
Blessings in Him<><
-Mary
