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Sakib



Joined: 08 Mar 2008
Posts: 34
Location: Manchester

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:10 am    Post subject: update-building coop Reply with quote

Didnt have enough bricks so my dad built it with wood.

its 6ft by 4 ft and 4ft high (the back is 6ft so the roof is sloping)

first a frame was made then fencing panels were attached to the frame - looks good but theres a few holes here and there.

Bit woried about mites, whats the best way to avoid mites, ive got poultry shield and diatom. the frame is not treated just panels, the hens already moved in

any ideas would be great, thanks
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mudshark



Joined: 18 Mar 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Surrey

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That sounds like I want to build; pix please!
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EGirl



Joined: 01 Nov 2007
Posts: 839
Location: Dublin, Ireland

PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sakib, you could try treating the whole thing with Creosote or wood preservative, inside & out. You would have to move the chooks for a few days though.
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Pekinout



Joined: 29 Apr 2008
Posts: 437
Location: Cornwall

PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Won't it be drafty for the chooks?
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