SUSAN:
Today Nigel's mate, Lance(-alot), came to work on the coop after a very unsuccessful early morning fishing attempt. We started at 10 AM. Nigel had already visited Lowes (his 2nd home!!) and we ALL worked until nearly 7 PM!
Lance and I finished the fencing around the coop, while Nigel walked aimlessly around holding a hammer and sometimes a drill. He made suggestions (he's a good manager???), gave some directions (which we ignored) and then cut something (not sure if whatever was cut was ever used??. After lunch, Lance earned the privilege of using the power tools, and "action" started to happen! He and I (sometimes) worked on the doors. Nigel, meanwhile, actually did something and built a ramp (indoor design of which he is VERY proud) for the chooks to use to access the run. He also added the roosts, which are made of small pine trees from our yard.
They hung the door into the fenced-in yard (for the brooder eventually) AND they built and hung the door into the coop. Just like that ... the coop was FINISHED (well, except for the interior walls, outside access to the fenced-in yard, flashing, rain-proofing window flaps, etc, etc.).
It truly is a beautiful coop, and very fancy on the outside with the sparkly tin, large picture windows, and of course ... the best mountain view from our lot!
Lance was awesome..... hopefully Nigel will learn some tips!?!?!?
Looking good. With all the tin, won't it be noise in the rain?
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