Cube Mark One Run

[atsw]

Not sure what a "glass tarp" is though, I know what a tarp is but never heard of a glass one.

This link will provide more details -> http://www.allplaz.com/acatalog/Clear_Tarps.html

 

Andrew

[Ain't Nobody Here]

"Glass tarp" is "glass clear tarp" - ie totally see-through. There are some photos of blinds I've made out of it in my signature link.

 

I agree with the corrugated plastic roof suggestion. Lets in light and won't harbour beasties. Also allows rainwater to run off if you build it slightly sloping. (Again, photos of mine are in my link) .

[Lewis]

My weld mesh is on the inside

 

 

Have finally assembled the 4 sides just

Then the drill ran out too

 

Will do the roof tomorrow, and probably put the clear plastic on tomorrow or later in the week

[Redwing]

That looks really good Lewis, its going to be a decent sized run too

[legend21]

where is it lewis, tasha said looks great but were is is Lewis, I cant see it remember Im a technophobe

 

Jackie

[Lewis]

where is it lewis, tasha said looks great but were is is Lewis, I cant see it remember Im a technophobe

 

Jackie

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Not got a photo today - was dark and rainy when I finished.

 

Will get some tomorrow

[hibbyjint]

At last Due to good weather and an electric drill and screwdriver and a very handy OH, our WIR has progressed today

 

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/hibbyjint/WIR/2009_1101ruchickenandxmas20090041.jpg

 

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/hibbyjint/WIR/2009_1101ruchickenandxmas20090053.jpg

 

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/hibbyjint/WIR/2009_1101ruchickenandxmas20090051.jpg

 

More pics to follow now mastered it!!

 

Just roof panels and door to erect now. due for delivery wednesday. Girls arrive next weekend.

 

Thanks to all who have assisted in giving advice etc, particularly ANH

Edited March 21, 2010 by Guest

[chelsea]

Looks very sturdy & well made. A job well done I'd say!

[Ain't Nobody Here]

That's looking really good . I like the high board round the side - that'll keep the bedding in .

[Lewis]

Looks good

I was going to say the same as ANH about the kick boards.

 

Will post a question about what to use

[emchook]

It looks great .. and I'm going to say it as well .. the kickboards look great too !

[Plum]

Looks really good

 

Where did you decide to put the cube? and look forward to seeing how the roof works have you got that from CMS as well?

[hibbyjint]

Thanks for all your lovely comments - it makes all the hard work worthwhile . Decided on a high kickplate to keep the bedding in and to provide some shelter as there will be plenty perches going in for a higher view out into garden.

 

We are going for clear corrugated roofing - didn't get from CMS as we are going for longer panels but CMS can provide. Hopefully today we will get some of the wire mesh roof panels on so it's all coming together.

 

Decided on an Eglu rather than a cube to start with as only going to get 4 chickens to start with - we couldn't get enough info on cube for pophole - my OH believes he will be able to adapt at a later date if we go for a cube later on

Edited March 21, 2010 by Guest

[Lewis]

Have made a new thread, but just posting it here too

 

 

Still have the roof and perches to do

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Wow . Fabulous .

[thelurch]

really good run

 

I assume you made the panels then screwed them all together?

 

If thats what you did, did you attach the mesh to each section before putting them all together? or apply it in bigger pieces once the framework was up?

 

EDIT: Having just seen your separate thread and its answered my question!

 

What does A4U do? I know they pre make the panels, then screw together but is the mesh pre applied as well? or done in much bigger pieces later

 

Thanks

[fantasticjudyann]

Well done -it looks absolutely fabulous

[bigmommasally]

Just wanted to share my news:

 

WE’RE GETTING A WIR!!!

 

OH has next week off work to lay the patio for it to go on. The WIR will be 6 x 15ft, and go down one side of the garden. Cube will be on the outside.

 

I just need to sort out what roof to have, looks wise I would prefer a translucent one as its not so obtrusive but our garden is south facing and can get very hot in summer so I’m worried that I would end up with Roast chickens. So we thought we would get a green corraline one, but when I spoke to Tony he suggested a pitched felted one, so now I’m all in a pickle. Will a felt one attract redmite and be too dark in winter? Would a translucent one really be too hot? Arghhh – what to do ???

 

Big big thank you's to everyone on this thread who have shared their WIR's it has made our planning much easier.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Congratulations, Bigmommasally . I'd be inclined to go for corrugated plastic. If you have the Omlet shades you can always put up them up inside the run for a bit of shade .

[emchook]

Lewis ! That is a stunner !!

[Plum]

Lewis it looks great and your Go looks really good

[Janty]

Lewis, your run is amazing.

How cool is the 'Go' in there!!!

 

 

Congratulations Bigmommasally.

 

[Plum]

Yeh congratulations Bigmommasally

[Lewis]

Ta

I love the Go The will go on a table on top of it eventually - kept the wendy house too so that the eglu can come out and be used for brooder/intro's or for table birds

 

 

I assume you made the panels then screwed them all together?

 

If thats what you did, did you attach the mesh to each section before putting them all together? or apply it in bigger pieces once the framework was up?

 

EDIT: Having just seen your separate thread and its answered my question!

 

What does A4U do? I know they pre make the panels, then screw together but is the mesh pre applied as well? or done in much bigger pieces later

I bought the panels and just screwed them together. The mesh is added to each panel

I think A4U do the same - attach the mesh before then screw together

 

 

Exciting bigmommasally - same size as mine

[hibbyjint]

Lewis your run looks terrific