stehaggan Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Just wanted to share that my WIR is standing and I'm so proud. It's 3.2m x 4m and looks ace even if I fo say so myself. If anyone is considering making one, I'd recommend it, materials cost approx £200 whereas I got quoted £550 for one to be made for me which was smaller and the wood used would have been thinner. Going to b and q later for the roofing then the arrives on Thursday yay!! Pictures to be posted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Photos please when its finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Well done, can we see your handiwork. Are your getting the chickens or will they spoil it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Well done . Looking forward to photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Pictures to be posted soon. Yes please! Is it "soon o'clock" already??! {coughs!} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Ok eager beavers, here are some pictures...its not quite finished yet though, I need to mesh the roof put on some tarpaulin or something for shade/shelter also need to add a bit more mesh to the doors to make more mr fox proof, also need the and chooks to arrive... Main structure Internal (nice and tidy at the moment) soon to be messed up, hard wood chip, some turf and some slate for different textures and to scratch around in. Long side view of the plot including chicken run - as you can see lots of veg beds for the chickens to prepare at the end of the year hehe. If anyone has any ideas to improve it please let me know so I can amend it before the chooks arrive... the underneath has paving stones, and a double layer of weldmesh all underneath the flooring to keep mr fox out... When it is all finished, we will put a full photo album from start to finish so you can all see how it developed (including chickens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 You did all that Love the idea of different textures, I was thinking of doing something along those lines but not nearly as artistically as you have. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 yes hehe, it took 2 days to make all the frames then about 5 hours to put it all up.. we're very proud - i've never actually built anything before. I cant wait to get the cube and the chickens in there now do you like my little "eggs" sign over the door? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Spotted that, very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Wow, it looks brilliant . Love the "eggs" sign . (You'll need to change your signature .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It's brilliant but where are you going to sleep ? You won't be able to go home now and miss all that chicken watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Fantastic run, well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 wow - it looks fabulous! I don't think the turf, slate etc will last long once your chooks are in, but they'll have a fabulous time kicking it all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Looks great! I know, the chickens will love trashing the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Wish I had your DIY skills. Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Looks fantastic. They can play chess when they are bored. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi guys, thank you all for your comments, whilst im on the DIY run how do i make a dustbath? I have some decking left over so could use that as the frame for it but any ideas on the depth, length etc and what to fill it with? I cant really find the info anywhere. Hopefully i can get the roof and dustbath finished prior to my arriving on thursday and then hopefully go and pick up the chooks @ the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 My chooks are happy to dustbathe in anything! They use plant tubs (some dustbathe and the others perch on the edge and watch intently ), small and large trugs, a 9 inch deep hole they've dug by the shed , and also an Ikea underbed storage box in their run which is 70cm x 70cm and fits 4 in fine Some people use old tyres. As for content - compost, soil, ash from the chiminea/bbq, play sand and DE (diatomaceous earth sp - good for killing any mites). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 thanks tutti frutti ill get building one tonight with the left over decking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 is due to arrive TODAY!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 YAY :dance: Remember, photos please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 ...STILL eagerly waiting to to arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Its arrived!!! ALL 4 boxes of it, i can't wait to get home from work now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Go home, pretend you are ill Dont forget pictures, please pretty please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 good idea margaret, i think thats the way forward, although i think ill stay in work for the next two house then phone in sick and have the whole of tomorow off sick amazed at its beauty hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
