After 5 months of breaking my back, I'm getting ready to move the chicks into the coop!

I slogged through the winter and early spring working on a total teardown and redesign of my coop and run.

Will be moving the chicks in very soon.

Here is a quick overview of my new set up.

Great work Larry!

What a clever build. I really like how you made the doors! I need to incorporate a deep litter board like you have.

Will there be a chicken door between the coop and the interior of the run or is it just an open passage for the chickens to go through whenever? I use a battery powered door that opens when there is light out and closes when the sun goes down.

Timothy Norton wrote:Great work Larry!

What a clever build...

Will there be a chicken door between the coop and the interior of the run?

Hey thanks! Yeah there is an auto chicken door from the coop into the run. I currently have the separate brooder door sealed up.

Big ideas incorporated into your project , all of them sturdy and well crafted.  Trying to limit wi fi access to my chooks, so they won't see how the other half lives.  

I specifically like your choice of the translucent UV tarp.   Over the years I have tried different materials for this type of thing, even the clear or translucent roofing panels from our esteemed roofing company nearby, Georgia Metals. Their 12 by 3 ft panels now cost 82 clams. Gasp.   However, the perfect solution remains elusive...... could you explain your choice please, and where you bought that tarp?

Again, be proud of your fowl luxury resort !
Rico

Rico Loma wrote:I specifically like your choice of the translucent UV tarp... could you explain your choice please, and where you bought that tarp?

Again, be proud of your fowl luxury resort !
Rico

You nailed it. Roofing materials have become outlandishly expensive. I wanted a water shedding roof on the run but couldn't afford typical roofing panels. The price of these Clear Heavy Duty Clear See-Through Tarp Fiber Reinforced (14 Mil Poly Tarp) (that's a link) made it conceivable to buy and even replace without breaking the bank.

Additionally, it is available in a ridiculous number of shapes and sizes.

Thanks for your kind words too!