Building project #2

In early 2021, while the pandemic still made activities outside the home sporadic, Karina and Elvin decided to build a chicken coop to sell on Craigslist as a way for Karina to earn money.  Since she is too young to get a job but very keen on earning and saving some cash, this was their idea.  

Because they were able to sell the coop they built at a profit, they decided to try it again this year.

So off they went to Home Depot to buy lumber.  Boy was it more expensive than last year!

After Elvin cut them all to the right length, here is Karina treating them with wood preserver.

The sides of the coop as well.

We assembled it on our porch to protect it from the weather and it is coming together here.

We assembled the door to the coop per the instructions.

For some sections, it was easier for Karina to reach than for Elvin.  Here is Karina installing the ladder leading up to the coop.

The chicken wire needed to be tacked down with staples, which Karina used a hammer on.

And here she is installing some hardware inside of the coop.

Two supporting beams needed to be attached using bolts and nuts.  It was easier for Karina to crawl inside to twist on the nuts.

And the rafters went on to support the roof.

Just before needing to take pictures for posting online, we need to put on finishing touches such as the latches and hinges.

We also attached wheels to the back so that it can be rolled around.

So here it is in it's final glory!  It can fit up to four hens, if you have it on a field and move it around every few days to a new patch of grass.

Here's a little door on the side you would use to collect eggs.

After having it posted online for a few weeks, we were able to find a buyer in Oregon.  Karina was happy as this year we also were able to make some profit!