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Elly
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
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Location: Norfolk
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 Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject: B&Q Garden Chest |
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I have just returned from a trip to B&Q and thought I'd let everyone know about a good buy.
They are seeling a large garden chest made of wood with lift up lid that, with a little work, will make a great hen house, especially for bantams. It has 15% off and is £65. This chest is larger that thier so called hen house and a third of the price.  For someone wanting something bigger they have a wooden bike storage shed for £85 (I think). I cant see the chest online so looks like you'd have to go the store.
Hubby is just going to pick ours up (couldn't get in car with wheelchair) and will be busy converting it later. Will post a pic of the results. 
Keep smilin
Elly |
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MamaPacker
Joined: 20 Aug 2008
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Location: Essex UK - Sarfend
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yay!
Our hen house is a converted homebase wheely bin shed that was missing bits and broken they sold us for £15 and the rest of it is old pallets, my old chilhood wardrobe and an old double pine bed!!
So far all we have had to buy is the wheely bin £15 shed and roofing felt...
Bargains are brilliant and I'm sure my ex bats who will be here in 3 and a bit weeks will love it.... i hope!!! |
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NannyP
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Location: 86310 Nr St Savin
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, hens that get to sleep in an old double bed...I've heard it all now   |
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Pekinout
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Location: Cornwall
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm going to B&Q tomorrow with my bruv cos he wants to get some bits and bobs so I'll have a look for that chest, thanks for the tip |
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Elly
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
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Location: Norfolk
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Well, the new coop is coming on great. I painted all the pieces yesterday as wanted to make sure they were ready for a Norfolk winter
Hubby has been busy making the panels for the run and some perches.
We have decided to use the chest with the 'back' as the front and as the 'front' has split panels (so you could open from there if you did not want top opening) we are going to put hinges in the bottom half for easy access for cleaning/egg collection. 
As it is for my young araucanas we will add nest boxes later.
Rain is slowing things down today, but hope to have it up and running in a few days.
Watch this space for photos.
Keep smilin
Elly |
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JC
Joined: 24 Mar 2008
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Location: Sussex
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Elly
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Location: Norfolk
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| JustChickens wrote: | | Pic? |
Be patient
I'll post a pic when all done so you can see the results 
Keep smilin
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Elly
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Location: Norfolk
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Nearly done, will post another pic when up and running
Keep smilin
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Pekinout
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Very nice! |
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Elly
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
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Location: Norfolk
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks pekinout
I have to admit hubby has done a good job (but dont tell him that)
Just dropped a big hint that he needs to extend the guinea pig run as well, so think I need to be nice to him
Hoping to get it up and outside by weekend, will post some more pics then.
Keep smilin
Elly |
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CP
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Location: Hampshire
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Wow, that's really impressive! A grand job!  |
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chickens rock your sox
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| well done¬¬!!!! |
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debbieduck
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Location: South Yorkshire
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| I take it you got it out of the garage? My Dad once built a gate, and had to saw it in half to get it out of the shed. |
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Elly
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
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Location: Norfolk
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| Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:33 am Post subject: |
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| debbieduck wrote: | | I take it you got it out of the garage? My Dad once built a gate, and had to saw it in half to get it out of the shed. |
Thankfully hubby had sense just to balance run panels to make sure all OK. The garage is a double one and getting the coop out was no problem, carrying it was the worst bit and I think hubby and daughter had some fun getting up the garden
The growers spent their first night in their new coop (and outside) last night, after living in the garage. They all seem OK and love the new freedom. Will try and post some photos later (my laptop crashed other day and online on old. slow one at moment ).
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JC
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Location: Sussex
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| Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: |
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| Oh WOW! fantastic job there Elly! |
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