A few posts ago, I hinted…well maybe more than hinted….on the flock’s new house. it has been a work in progress….work a little…..NOT…..work a little….NOT, and finally it is finished I had very little to do with this construction project beyond design …. Tony did 90% of the work, my son…..maybe 10%. So, although the new little shelter should be called, Tony’s Place, (or something like that), it has to be….Benedict’s Bungalow!!!
It started with a moveable foundation, built on skids. The one part I did help with was the building of the trusses for the roof.
Every hen house deserves a nice porch to sit out on while enjoying those long, summer evenings!!
YES!!! We are wired for electricity!!! No more flashlights, or construction extension cords draped across the ground from the shop. Hey…we have to have….
……Christmas lights!!!
Insulation for our fine feathered friends!! They deserve this…they work hard for us.
I think I could live in this little house!!!
I think they are enjoying their little house!!!
The flock is really enjoying this set-up of their roosting boards. There seems to be a lot less picking on each other, and there is enough space for those ladies lower on the pecking order to find a peaceful resting spot.
The new 16″ x 16″ nesting boxes.
I think the girls are happy….I know they are! With more light, peaceful nights, and these amazing nests…we are getting between six and nine eggs a day now!!!
And with this automatic chicken door….. I’m a happy camper too!!! It raises and lowers with the light of day, and as night descends. Now that I trust that the flock understands that this is their home, and they haven’t missed getting into the house on time for two weeks…I am not running out every night to check on them. I’m trusting that everybody has made it in… it’s very liberating, actually!!! 🙂
So, I leave you with this….the next time you crack open an egg…..think about the hen that gave you that little gem, and thank her. If you think it’s easy work….just listen to our morning……they do carry on!!!
Thank you for visiting the flock today!! I hope your time here was fun!!
Your friend from Oregon,
Tami
Build Me a Dream 
Comments on: "Benedict’s Bungalow" (6)
Love the video at the end.
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Those girls were having quite a morning. 🙂
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What a fancy coop! Love your set up, you did a great job designing it.
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Thank you humblelittlehomestead!! That project was a lot of fun!! Thanks for following my blog!! 🙂
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Loving this! Our girls have Christmas lights year round. I’ve had my eye on the automatic door for awhile and now I think we have to have one.
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You totally have to get an automatic door!!! I have so much free time now…hahahaha!! It really is great!
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