I could not wait to get back from meetings last week to check on the progress of my chicken coop/garden shed.
As I’ve said before, the guy building it only works a few hours a day on it so progress has been pretty slow.
Looks like he got quite a bit done last week!
This is what it looked like when I left
Then this happened while I was gone
I wasn’t going to do cedar siding, but he got a good deal so we went with that. I love it!
Cedar siding
It smells so good.
I even have a small door that opens from the loft.
Here’s a peek on the inside
chicken coop side
As you can see, the shed is divided into two rooms. This is the chicken coop side. You are looking where the roosts will be.
garden shed side
And this is the garden shed side. Can you see the opening to the loft? Can’t wait to see what happens this week!
Brenda
p.s. 59 days til spring!
Wow, it is awesome! That guy has done a great job.
Yes he has!
That shed looks too good for chickens – I’d turn it into a writing studio.
That’s what everyone is saying. It didn’t start out being that nice, but has evolved into Hilton Hen!
That’s what I was thinking!!
I’m excited for you! Your maison pour les poulets looks beautiful! You are lucky to have found such a great craftsman.
I know! He is very talented and his son works with him on weekends. Good to see him teaching his son the trade.
What a beautiful shed. And I’m so glad you went with the cedar. It will fade gorgeously, and no problems with bugs. I know you’re anxious to get in there!
Thank you and I am more than ready to move the “girls” in.
Looks great!
To me, your handyman’s progress doesn’t look slow at all! He’s doing a great job, too.
Love the chix coop! Do you have any mor einfo on the “living roof” or plans for the run part? Adding a run to my shed and need help with how much wood to buy, etc. I’d paint the door a barn red or orange.
Patty, my living roof is 5′x 16′ and 5 inches deep. The builder laid down plywood 1st/ pond liner (glued to plywood)/ then 1/2″ foam board. I will put my potting mixture on top and probably cover with some leftover chicken wire just to keep the soil from washing off. After I plant, I will mulch with sphagnum moss.
The run is just 12 x 16 with posts every 5 ft. It is covered (top and sides) with chicken wire and the chicken wire also extends 2 ft. from the edge and has been covered with dirt.
Thanks for visiting my blog! Brenda
Do you have any pics of the finished “Hilton Hen” house? Please share. (katelynmcclanahan@Yahoo.com)
I’m waiting for it to warm up so I can plant the living roof. Once that’s done, it will be finished! I’ll post some pics as soon as that’s done. thanks for asking.
Brenda
We just started construction our Hen Mansion today so I’m very interested to see the inside of someone else’s large “house” because the majority of the ones you see online are very tiny. We tried to build something that would allow us to have everything contained in one space. I’m looking forward to seeing your pictures once it warms up!
How exciting!! Keep us posted on the progress. Mine is 5 x 16 and the other side is a garden shed. I’ve got a couple of pics coming in an upcoming post.