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Title: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: diyfrank on April 19, 2009, 10:55:01 PM

Iv'e been building a small 4x4x8 chicken coop so I thought I would post my progress.

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A little insulation in the floor.

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Title: Re: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: John Raabe on April 19, 2009, 11:25:34 PM

[cool] Nice project with great step-by-step photos. :D :D :D

Just like a larger house in many ways - a long lasting, very sturdy "Chicken Hilton".

Title: Re: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: glenn kangiser on April 20, 2009, 01:49:22 AM

A nice little house that will make happy chickens. :)

Title: Re: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: Redoverfarm on April 20, 2009, 05:47:16 AM

Nice Soffit vents Frank.

Title: Re: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: diyfrank on April 26, 2009, 11:40:51 PM

Thanks, I should add I'm using free, salvaged and cheap materials. The soffit vents are going to be part of the ventilation. I'm hoping to be able to somewhat regulate the temperature through out the year and keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Its also a warm up for my cabin project. I'll make less mistake on the cabin if I'm lucky.

I have about a days worth of work left to do and It'll be finished.

Here's a couple picture of the progress.

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Title: Re: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: MountainDon on April 26, 2009, 11:51:01 PM

Nice!

I suppose the cupola is functional? What did you make the slats from?

Title: Re: 4 x 4 x 8
Post by: diyfrank on April 27, 2009, 07:04:33 AM

The slats are 1"x1/2" nailed to 2"x2". It should vent without causing much draft down low. I still have the top to put on. I hoping to find the best way to fall off a 12/12 roof before working on the cabin. The trees will shade the coop once they leaf.

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