BUILD Phase 5 - Paint & Nesting Boxes
Prior to installing the hardware cloth, T1-11 siding, metal roof, etc., I wanted to paint the structure. Visually to me, it looks better, and not to mention, the paint will help slow down the weathering process of the wood.
Painting went by really quick. Last year, I purchased an airless sprayer from Harbor Freight to paint our barn. I highly recommend one as they are very convenient.
Once the paint dried, I finished installing the last few boards for the run floor. Afterwards, I started building the nesting box.
I have to give another thanks to @U_Stormcrow and @NatJ for advice with the nesting box height. I kept going back and forth on, "how high it should be" or "weather I should have it floor level". I ended up 3' off the ground which allowed me to utilize the floor space if needed for dividing out (which it did - you will see in the updates section!).
As stated earlier, the nesting box needed to be accessible from the exterior and easy to open (especially for the kids to help collect eggs).
Here's were I installed the last few boards for the floor.
The nesting box is 6' wide, with 1' available on the left and right of the box.
More night time work!
It was raining the next day. Work still needed to be done, so I setup my 10'x10' tent and continued building the boxes!
Oh, I forgot I built the frame for their window by the roosting bar!
Next up, installing the siding!
Painting went by really quick. Last year, I purchased an airless sprayer from Harbor Freight to paint our barn. I highly recommend one as they are very convenient.
Once the paint dried, I finished installing the last few boards for the run floor. Afterwards, I started building the nesting box.
I have to give another thanks to @U_Stormcrow and @NatJ for advice with the nesting box height. I kept going back and forth on, "how high it should be" or "weather I should have it floor level". I ended up 3' off the ground which allowed me to utilize the floor space if needed for dividing out (which it did - you will see in the updates section!).
As stated earlier, the nesting box needed to be accessible from the exterior and easy to open (especially for the kids to help collect eggs).
Here's were I installed the last few boards for the floor.
The nesting box is 6' wide, with 1' available on the left and right of the box.
More night time work!
It was raining the next day. Work still needed to be done, so I setup my 10'x10' tent and continued building the boxes!
Oh, I forgot I built the frame for their window by the roosting bar!
Next up, installing the siding!
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