Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I liked the first version but it wasn't totally practical. The plastic roofing was screwed to a wooden frame which was hinged at the back so you could just lift it to get in. The wind was getting under the roof and making it rattle so DH raised the roof, so to speak. The roof is totally screwed down now so it doesn't move at all so that the wind can't make it move, which is why he had to make the run taller, so he could get into it! . He's going to put some perches in for the chooks eventually, now that there is more head room. That's the new aubiose on the floor too instead of the bark. he worked really hard over the weekend and I think he's done a brilliant job before after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Comes in handy doesn't he. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 he has done a good job, looks great and done very speedily too! (it would take my husband months to do that, and then he wouldnt finish it properly! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I like the improvement...but where are the chickens in the first picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Comes in handy doesn't he. It looks great. I couldn't do without him, he's amazing! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 he has done a good job, looks great and done very speedily too! (it would take my husband months to do that, and then he wouldnt finish it properly! ) he works for a well known flat pack furniture company and he's used to screwing bits of wood together even so, he worked really hard. I'll say thanks on his behalf as I really can't take any of the credit whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I like the improvement...but where are the chickens in the first picture? They're in the smaller run, hiding somewhere, possibly under the covered bit. It wasn't long after we got them and they weren't very adventurous at that stage and used to mainly stay 'indoors' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 aha, I see...*nods knowingly* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 aha, I see...*nods knowingly* when you open the outer door these days they knock you over in the stampede to get into the garden! The change in them is astounding, they're so confident now and it's brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 i find that mine are more scared when they r moulting or if u hold them to much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 What a lovely looking run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 thanks. I think eventually the fence and run will be the same colour but it's the wrong time of year to start doing all that. I also want to put a few more plants around it, just to tart it up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Much more practical now - what a great job your OH has done Our runs have evolved over time as well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Lovely run Can I borrow your OH?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Brilliant. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 thanks all, on his behalf of course I'm sure it will keep evolving but I want to tart it up in the Spring with paint and plants...all together now "...a woman's touch..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The run looks fantastic ! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The run looks fantastic ! xx just wait til you see it with gingham curtains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 That's really good! I'm on my third run now . Poor LSH hopes this one's the last . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 That's really good! I'm on my third run now . Poor LSH hopes this one's the last . i had a good look at your album kate and your run is gorgeous, not sure why so many pics of chickens feet but there you go! you have a beautiful set up and home and garden by the look of it, oh and lovely girls too- looks idyllic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thank you very much I have a very patient LSH who did all the clever stuff for me . I like chicken feet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
