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Hen House update

Well, the final touches have been done and voila – the Girls have a fully “furnished” 5 star abode! We still need to add a perch and zoomy up the laying stations, but all in all I am sure not one of them will complain. We have 3 happy hens! The Great Hen House Build was posted earlier – (link here to see)

[one_half]Getting the room ready[/one_half]

[one_half_last]Have an ABS plastic base for easy cleaning[/one_half_last]

[one_half]The Head Hen comes for first inspection[/one_half]

[one_half_last]Her OK is crucial! Like it Buffy?[/one_half_last]

[one_half]Hmmm…you missed a spot! Points deducted![/one_half]

[one_half_last]All of the girls inspecting now. Must impress[/one_half_last]

[one_half]Having a site meeting, I’m nervous[/one_half]

[one_half_last]Just a few adjustments as per request[/one_half_last]

[one_half]Right – the gang has arrived for final appraisal[/one_half]

[one_half_last]Oops! forgot the roof adjustments[/one_half_last]

[one_half]There – the roof is on![/one_half]

[one_half_last]OK – ready for the final final inspection![/one_half_last]

[one_half]Hmm.. just testing the bedding! Yes! It’s GREAT![/one_half]

[one_half_last]View from the back[/one_half_last]

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We have approval and a 5 Star rating!!

[one_half]Fixed the fencing towards the veggie patch[/one_half]

[one_half_last]Ta…Da…..!!! A job well done![/one_half_last]

I hope you enjoyed the Hen House Build!! We also had a blast!!!

Happy Gardening xxxxx

Tags building a chicken coop, chicken coop, chicken house, hen house

By Barbara

Country living is the best! Being a true spirit of the earth, my garden is all about vegetables and fruit trees and herbs and chickens roaming free. I was keen to really start gardening when we moved to Philadelphia in 2005, but not your typical suburban-type garden – sterile and bug-free! I wanted an edible garden.

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19 replies on “Hen House update”

Such a beautiful hen palace! Thank you for the inspiration. One question though – do you have a perch inside for the girls to sleep/hang on? I belief one or two perches are great for the chickens to sleep on according to their perking hierarchy. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Hi Sue – thanks!! We still need to get the perches up in the Hen House! The last project to complete on the Hen House.

WOW!! what a luxurious house even for hen and chickens never saw these type of house before in my country

Thanks Shashank! We do tend to go over-board when we build something. 🙂

I can see why they approved, it is a lovely abode. Nice job. I bet they clucked their approval.

Those are some lucky hens. 🙂 Had a few chickens in our garden myself when I was a kid, so I’m feeling a bit of nostalgia creeping in.

Hi Willem – it is such a pleasure to be able to have hens.

Awww, that’s sweet … and so clean! You’ve almost convinced me that having hens would be fun. Please keep us updated on the Girls in their new house. 🙂

Will do – maybe take you through a clean-up session.

Very lovely and beautiful hen.

Oh Barbie I love the hen house and that fence is fabulous!!!

Hi Donna – what makes it so special is that it is easy to clean. Takes me all of 10 minutes to empty out the dirty shavings and clean the floor. Water and seeds and all is done. That is the best!

That double tropical roof will make a HUGE difference in summer.

Hi Diana – absolutely! My Hubby’s suggestion. And it works really well!

Oh, I’m suffering from hen-house envy!!! Pam x

Barbie, I really love how this turned out! The pop of red color is fabulous, and I love their ramp too! Bravo! 😀

Thanks so much – it was a labour of love! 🙂

Looks nice and comfy, and so colorful! I know you mean business when the orange coverall goes on. 🙂

That’s for sure! 🙂

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