tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post5229631682936617688..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Chicken Coop Update: Almost ReadyLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38218375629161054622011-05-09T12:53:47.765-04:002011-05-09T12:53:47.765-04:00BlogBloggers, I left a comment at your website (se...BlogBloggers, I left a comment at your website (seems to be gone now) and never thanked you here for the comment and link. So thanks!<br /><br />Rodney, good question. We never replaced the roof and 15 months later it is still holding up strong. <i>Eventually</i> we'll replace the entire building, but unless it starts to leak, won't worry about the tarp until then.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3060300607079224672011-05-09T10:39:57.112-04:002011-05-09T10:39:57.112-04:00So how is the roof doing now? If the quick fixing...So how is the roof doing now? If the quick fixing lasted, then it's effective. Did you eventually replace it? The chickens might have been cozying there by now.Rodney Ortonhttp://www.mckinnisroofing.com/mckinnis-lincoln-residential-roofing/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69101630050709656862010-04-27T17:34:04.451-04:002010-04-27T17:34:04.451-04:00Hey I have read what you wrote. That's a aweso...Hey I have read what you wrote. That's a awesome article and I found the article very helpful. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful article on the blog. I found that my article/blog post here which is <a href="http://www.mybuildingachickencoopreview.com/" rel="nofollow">Building a chicken coop</a> is really on the subject let me know what you think about it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9228092922186544682010-02-11T18:47:34.087-05:002010-02-11T18:47:34.087-05:00I love your chicken coop, how exciting!!! ;-)I love your chicken coop, how exciting!!! ;-)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891945462999914908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44222349362183612092010-02-11T16:50:24.372-05:002010-02-11T16:50:24.372-05:00Denise, that's an encouragement! Thanks for v...Denise, that's an encouragement! Thanks for visiting and leaving that comment. Hopefully we'll have a new coop before the tarp <i>does</i> wear out!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69736006762952434242010-02-11T14:37:06.721-05:002010-02-11T14:37:06.721-05:00I think you are very clever! after all in florida...I think you are very clever! after all in florida in 2004 when we had all those hurricanes come through the fix was blue side up... and it took all of two years for some of those blue roofs to be replaced due to contractors so backed up. so let it stay til you have to do something else!denise/deBRAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205903991382389718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-18223432916161132102010-02-10T22:35:53.350-05:002010-02-10T22:35:53.350-05:00Cyndy, it is exciting isn't it?
Katrien, that...Cyndy, it is exciting isn't it?<br /><br />Katrien, that's disappointing. I hope you can work through the red tape. I know it's an issue in a number of towns, though chicken owners are being successful in getting ordinances changed. <br /><br />Callie, making do seems to be all we do:) Still, I'm happy to be thrifty as well as creative. An old dog run and shelter sounds like a good place for a chicken coop. <br /><br />Benita, I was amazed too, especially since I didn't actually set out to find one that size. We already had one tarp, so the size I wanted was similar, thinking we'd use the two to cover the shed. But the size I was looking for was sold out, and the next size smaller was sold out. I bought the next size larger and it turned out just right! The best part is that it has stayed put with our high winds today, and didn't leak during yesterday's rain. Yay!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12918888174801042022010-02-10T14:26:05.925-05:002010-02-10T14:26:05.925-05:00I'm just glad you were able to get one big eno...I'm just glad you were able to get one big enough to cover the whole shed. And, if you are planning to build a real barn anyway, I agree that putting a new roof on this building would be a waste of money. The roof would outlive the rest of the building.Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43665709207418348862010-02-10T11:05:19.052-05:002010-02-10T11:05:19.052-05:00What a great fix! I think we may have to do someth...What a great fix! I think we may have to do something like this to our coop roof. The coop is an old dog run and shelter my brother built years ago that we adopted for the chickens. A new coop or barn would be very nice but pricey. So, we make do.Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-33140764835270544792010-02-10T10:34:05.207-05:002010-02-10T10:34:05.207-05:00I'm behind on blog reading but am curious to s...I'm behind on blog reading but am curious to see what kind of chickens you get. My son really wants to get some soon.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343988569221606506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32741688561392626352010-02-10T09:31:37.099-05:002010-02-10T09:31:37.099-05:00Ah, we just decided not to get chicks this Spring....Ah, we just decided not to get chicks this Spring. It's a legal issue with our town... Yuck! maybe in Summer, but probably next Spring. We were so looking forward to them!katrienhttp://blog.bolandbol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34643913863738953592010-02-10T08:49:12.823-05:002010-02-10T08:49:12.823-05:00Can't wait for the new chicks to arrive! I lo...Can't wait for the new chicks to arrive! I love the peeps!cyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006126625281714507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8398500151038311262010-02-09T22:56:39.659-05:002010-02-09T22:56:39.659-05:00Az, *LOL, thanks for that! ;)
Barb, is sure is a...Az, *LOL, thanks for that! ;)<br /><br />Barb, is sure is a good thing, isn't it?<br /><br />Lee, I'm surprised more of them aren't used around here too. I have seen them covering leaking roofs on houses, but not chicken coops. And you noticed my chicken ramp! We're pleased with it too.<br /><br />Nezzy, hopefully this works!<br /><br />Lynn, lots of photos soon. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84879776238478884662010-02-09T18:22:05.338-05:002010-02-09T18:22:05.338-05:00It looks like you are making progress. I am excit...It looks like you are making progress. I am excited for you to get your chicks on Friday! Please take lots of pics!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642165607104546850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17648929683910076412010-02-09T18:04:55.966-05:002010-02-09T18:04:55.966-05:00My motto is....whatever works. Sometimes in the w...My motto is....whatever works. Sometimes in the world of farming a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. I just love fuzzy little chicks!<br /><br />From the snowy hills and hollers of the Ozarks, ya'll have a wonderfully blessed day!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24549411192258149532010-02-09T15:59:44.160-05:002010-02-09T15:59:44.160-05:00I see Laura beat me to the my comment. Exactly wh...I see Laura beat me to the my comment. Exactly what I was thinking. Tarps in Oregon aren't just limited to sheds and outbuildings. They are pretty common permanent fixtures on houses too. There's a Oregon Parks Department site near us, and even one of their storage buildings is covered in tarps with weathered sheets of plywood holding them down.<br /><br />I like the ramp up into your coop. Cute.Leehttp://www.farmfolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56562115962228140552010-02-09T13:00:02.939-05:002010-02-09T13:00:02.939-05:00One nice thing about chickens they don't much ...One nice thing about chickens they don't much care where they live. Should be ok thou since it looks like it passed Rascal's approval.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30909971753114924872010-02-09T12:51:54.949-05:002010-02-09T12:51:54.949-05:00wait, does that mean there are coops out there wit...wait, does that mean there are coops out there without tarps covering our less than perfect roofing? I thought that was what tarp were for!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680818361476289194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82976634340477519042010-02-09T11:44:19.994-05:002010-02-09T11:44:19.994-05:00Katrien, I'd like to think it is anyway :)
Ju...Katrien, I'd like to think it is anyway :)<br /><br />Julie, any reason why you couldn't get them? Even if you aren't rural, they may fall under the pet category where you live. <br /><br />Renee, thanks! Actually we had a partial roll of roofing paper, but it wasn't enough. In the end we figured this would get us through until then.<br /><br />Bettina, don't I know it. "Unexpected" seems to be the rule around here! <br /><br />Yes, I'm sure Rascal will want to get those chicks, which is why we're going to put them directly into the coop rather than try to house them in a box in the house for the first couple of days. At present, he can only get into the coop area if either the inside door or chicken door is left open. Once they grow, he will be more worried about them getting him,then him getting them.<br /><br />Annie, I've learned to keep my camera handy!<br /><br />Theresa, I hope so. Chick arrival is Friday, so you can see why we're in a rush about some things. Others, like the nests and even the chicken yard gate aren't so pressing, though we plan to move right along until everything the chicken list is crossed off. <br /><br />Laura, how funny! I did have trouble finding a tarp actually. Several places were sold out, so it would seem we're not the only ones dealing with leaks after all the rain we've been having. <br /><br />Nina, Dan is constantly worried about that too. If we're going to tackle a project, he wants to do it right the first time. Fortunately, that tarp is solid poly, rather than woven. I was very thankful to find it like that. <br /><br />Sue, if we can get a couple of years out of it, we'll be happy. The other concern, besides sun, is wind getting up underneath it and whipping it to shreds. Hopefully we have it secured properly. <br /><br />For chicken eating critters, we're hoping we've got the yard fence buried properly. The coop has a concrete floor, and for all it's faults, is secure from being dug into. Hopefully we've taken all necessary precautions.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54758083489086395992010-02-09T10:50:08.153-05:002010-02-09T10:50:08.153-05:00UV light on the tarp, along with weather, will age...UV light on the tarp, along with weather, will age it more than you might think, but it should be good for a year or two.<br />Having just chased a coyote from my neighbor's chicken coop area, I hope you have planned for same or similar critters entry into yours, especially those of the egg-eating variety.<br />-Sue in MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84674775319344749422010-02-09T10:35:58.155-05:002010-02-09T10:35:58.155-05:00My personal worry about quick fixes is that they e...My personal worry about quick fixes is that they end up long term fixes. We're being pretty careful about avoiding that in our repairs and renovations here. The woven poly tarps that we find in the stores around here, aren't always all that water proof or weather proof, in my experience. For our weather extremes, I'd be more inclined to pop off the metal sheeting and slap another layer of shingles on, or rolled asphalt roofing is fairly easy to install as well.. However, I'm pretty certain that you don't have the winter heaving, heavy snows, ice, frost and blustery winter winds that we have to contend with in the autumn, winter and early spring, so it's a moot point anyway. <br />If it works for you and the chicks, then that is all that matters :)Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44431731769159977862010-02-09T10:29:55.540-05:002010-02-09T10:29:55.540-05:00In Oregon, we call the blue side the state flag!!
...In Oregon, we call the blue side the state flag!!<br /><br />Good thinking!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421589409738817614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9192405391142947512010-02-09T10:18:00.095-05:002010-02-09T10:18:00.095-05:00I think you'll be surprised at how long the qu...I think you'll be surprised at how long the quick fix lasts. At least I hope so! When do the guys & gals arrive?Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-74462341726687659362010-02-09T09:49:49.649-05:002010-02-09T09:49:49.649-05:00I love the cat pretending to be a chicken!I love the cat pretending to be a chicken!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457801491872035594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85011207124959285802010-02-09T09:47:54.196-05:002010-02-09T09:47:54.196-05:00I think that's called "adapting to circum...I think that's called "adapting to circumstances":)) like renovating an old house, there's always something unexpected and you have to work around it. the tarp doesn't look bad though - and as long as the chicks are kept dry, you can work something out later. looking forward to pix of cute newcomers to the household (but won't Rascal try to "do" something about them?)Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.com