Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

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I figured that Jaffar deserves the honor of being the 80,000th post picture on Fluffy Butt Acres thread. (Should have gone to Bob’s newest lady) ​

 

[Kris5902]

My DeWalt reciprocal saw (I call him The Beast), and my pickup and horse trailer and we move it were ever you want

How about just travelling west a little? The weather is much nicer here how many tools can you fit in a horse trailer… I use a 6x12 cargo trailer for our “garage” now, NVM… the over length charges on the ferries are awful, it might be cheaper to fly in. I am building a very large “coop”… about 40x40, might also double as a goat barn… you never know? If I can Jimmy proof the flooring, that is! Morning Sun today

Now about those sort of questionable looking trusses in the foreground… to avoid the obscene amount of taxes on this thread I was thinking I might invite some people into a conversation re: my little human coop project? Anyone with some building experience? Or family with building experience or just some random ideas on construction? I’m so far off the plans at this point… lol current problem is making 33’ trusses fit a 44’ or greater span.

Taxes coming… I’ve got to go encourage and photograph some more chicken cuteness…

 

[Shezadandy]

That is a cool idea...but those 2 roosts are awfully close together!

Yes, they were. I don't have a picture of it, but what I wound up doing in the end is making the roosts different heights. Some birds prefer the edge of the table which makes a 3rd roost, so the other two had to be somewhat offset from the edge. The "front" roost" is now much higher and the "back" roost is in the same spot. Worked out pretty well.

 

[Ponypoor]

How about just travelling west a little? The weather is much nicer here how many tools can you fit in a horse trailer… I use a 6x12 cargo trailer for our “garage” now, NVM… the over length charges on the ferries are awful, it might be cheaper to fly in. I am building a very large “coop”… about 40x40, might also double as a goat barn… you never know? If I can Jimmy proof the flooring, that is! Morning Sun today
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Now about those sort of questionable looking trusses in the foreground… to avoid the obscene amount of taxes on this thread I was thinking I might invite some people into a conversation re: my little human coop project? Anyone with some building experience? Or family with building experience or just some random ideas on construction? I’m so far off the plans at this point… lol current problem is making 33’ trusses fit a 44’ or greater span.
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Taxes coming… I’ve got to go encourage and photograph some more chicken cuteness…

Ok, so build for the 33' span you have, I assume you are doing a pole shed type structure? Also can do 2x6 framing, studs should be on 16" centres if framing; then run an addition done the side for the additional 10' to create your 44'. That is the only way.

Your weather looks lovely! So much green! It's white and grey here...

 

[Ponypoor]

What's a pole shed? Like a pole barn, posts in the ground that are the wall "studs"?

Yes correct or sometimes called post and beam... But generally 6x6 posts on 8' centres, very common around here.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

8k pages!

 

[Ponypoor]

Yes I see 8,000+ page, @Bob you are now longer then War and Peace (actually it only has 1225 pages ).

 

[Ponypoor]

Another relatively nice day.

Mug shot of the chicks

Chicks enjoying some time outside.

Most of the crew up on Mount Poopmore

Henny Penny has forgiven me for chopping her nail too short! I gave her a bath to wash the blood off her snow white belly.

 

[bgmathteach]

? I’m so far off the plans at this point… lol current problem is making 33’ trusses fit a 44’ or greater span.
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Taxes coming… I’ve got to go encourage and photograph some more chicken cuteness…

Okay, so I'm NOT a carpenter...but, just a thought. Do you know what a dutch colonial is? Could you do something like that where each side 'leans in' 5.5 feet to make a 44' wide space become a 33' wide space at the top of the 2nd story walls? You would end up with a truly usable 2nd floor, and be able to use your rafters, too! Anyone with REAL carpentry experience, please feel free to concur or negate this idealistic thought.

If it works, your 'knee walls' would just be 'knee walls' for a giant, is all!

What is a Dutch Colonial House? - Facts ...
housebeautiful.com

 

[bgmathteach]

Ok, so build for the 33' span you have, I assume you are doing a pole shed type structure? Also can do 2x6 framing, studs should be on 16" centres if framing; then run an addition done the side for the additional 10' to create your 44'. That is the only way.

Your weather looks lovely! So much green! It's white and grey here...

Ohhh, I thought the trusses were for the house.