Coop Construction Continues

Coop and Run

We spent Memorial Day in Leavenworth, WA so I didn't make too much progress on the chicken castle. I did get the coop window, egg box opening and chicken door all framed and cut out. Really the last big part is to make two doors so the chickens can be moved into the coop. I also need to finish the roof so they stay dry and safe from critters.

Coop Closeup

It's supposed to rain some this week so I put some temporary plywood scraps over the coop area to try to keep it dry. In the coop closeup photo you can see the window and egg box opening as well as the chicken door. It's starting to look like a coop now and I can't wait until next weekend to get it all closed up so the chicks can move in.

There is going to be a lot of painting to do too. Since I'm using lots of recycled material, you can really see the different paint colors and unpainted pieces. It looks a little tacky right now, but it should look great with some fresh paint. Terri is already thinking about how to decorate the outside of the coop. I can't wait to see what she comes up with. She can be pretty crafty!