The Hen House

The Hen House in my garden

I am proud to say that after about two months, the chicken coop is ready and the chicks have moved in!  My husband did a wonderful job and spent most of his time off working on it.  My dad and his friend also helped by spending half a day putting up the siding. 

Chicken side of the house is on the left with extra storage above and my side on the right

My work area with storage for food below

The house itself is 8x8, and the run is 8x15.  The interior still needs roosts and nest boxes, but they aren't needed yet.  I had my husband divide the house up that way I would have some space for storing feed and a table for gardening or whatever.  My portion is 8x3, and the chicken portion is 8x5.  He built a ceiling above chicken side, which is less then 6 foot tall, allowing me to have more storage space above the chickens.  It's absolutely great!

Due to the fact that I am raising about 50 chicks next spring for replacements and meat, I will need a brooder/grow out pen to raise the chicks in.  So, I have asked my husband to build another pen which he agreed to.  This house will be 8x10 with a longer run.  Today he built the frame for the floor.  He's so good.

I will take pictures and share the progress.  :)