First of all, I am admittedly not a chicken expert (yet) but I’m pretty sure this isn’t actually a “coop”. It’s probably more of a chicken-packing-crate or something, but that just doesn’t have the same ring to it. One thing I feel comfortable stating unequivocally however, is that its intended purpose was not storing books and hot beverages (the chicken poop covering it was a big hint) but look what happens when you go and give a girl power tools.
Other than the part where I basically with this behemoth on the car ride back from the resale shop, this was a pretty easy project. Almost embarrassingly easy when you consider how long it took me to actually get it done.
Here’s how it started…
I used a stiff brush on the chicken poop. (Talk about things you never thought you’d admit in public. My life is so glamorous.) And then I hit the top of the coop with the orbital sander and some 100 grit to get rid of any potential splinters, but not enough to take away the nice aged look.
Here’s a pro-tip: scouring poop off of old wood is infinitely more bearable if you’re also inhaling copious amounts of spray-paint fumes at the same time. Just sayin.
After several , I finished off the casters with a coat of gold on the brackets and a mist of flat black over it.
While they dried, I also tackled scraping and cleaning the inside of the coop, and tacking some loose parts back in place.
Then, because I knew I wanted easy access to store things inside the coop, I decided to remove the wood dowels from the back side. It was a perfect job for my Sonicrafter.
Once the wheels were dry I bolted them in place…
And there you have it. Chicken coop turned coffee table.
Let me just say this. Once you attach four bigass steel casters to something, it becomes infinitely harder to carry up a flight of rickety basement stairs. This is now the heaviest piece of furniture I own. But well worth that five seconds where I thought for sure I was going to do a header down onto the basement floor.
I love the way it looks, even though I think it will “go” a lot better in (you know, once I finally find property and build it) than it does in the rental. And since my obsession with collecting books is second only to my obsession with collecting tools, the extra storage is awesome. (Plus, as you can see, using my as a paperweight allows me to indulge in both obsessions in one 6 sq ft space.)
Either way, for less than $40, I’m pretty sure this is my favorite coffee table ever. Even if it was once covered in chicken poop.
Baby Chicks To Buy in
Modesto, Illinois
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Modesto Illinois,
including Sussex Chickens, Welsummer Chickens, Turken Chickens and more.
Be sure to check out the Bargain Specials, as you can combine different
egg layers in smaller amounts and buy as an assortment. Modesto
Illinois also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Modesto Illinois, bantams for sale, ducks for sale, geese for sale,
turkeys for sale, guinea for sale, peafowl for sale, pheasant for sale,
chukar partridge for sale, bobwhite for sale, many different breeds of
baby chicks for sale in Modesto IL.
Baby Chicks Male Or Female in
Modesto, Illinois
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Modesto Illinois
catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await
the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and
different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to
their site and request one if you are interested.
Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs
that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2
pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros
and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in
Modesto Illinois * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large
variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best
selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens
available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of
both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money
and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose
all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on
chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the
breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Modesto
Illinois * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell
out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you
are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall
before their orders sell out.
Baby Chickens Mail in
Modesto, Illinois
Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Modesto Illinois is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Modesto,
Illinois Baby chicks are quite
adorable and
challenging to resist,
but it's finest to prepare for their
arrival before you get them. Prepare initially
by collecting not only the
right materials, yet
also the appropriate
expertise to care for
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
basic, you just have to provide them with the following: A tidy as well as cozy
environment Lots of food and water Interest and
love Environment Your habitat can be a straightforward box, fish tank,
pet cat carrier, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and
blankets (without loose
strings!) to begin, and after a few weeks utilize straw over newspaper.
Keep in mind: Avoid using only
newspaper or other slipper
surface areas-- or your chicks legs could grow
malformed. You also require
something to serve up food and
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed store, or a pickle container
cover for food and also a family
pet bird water dispenser from an animal store. Also, as the chicks grow older you can introduce a perch
right into the habitat to obtain them
trained on setting down. Heat To
maintain your chicks heat you need to
give them with a heat resource.
This could be as simple as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style light from a
hardware store, or an infrared reptile warmth
light bulb likewise work very
well (my
referral). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 till their downy fluff is
changed with plumes (which could use
up to 2 months). The freshly
hatched out need a temperature
between 90 and 100 degrees,
as well as weekly this could
be reduced by
roughly 5 degrees approximately. The warmth source should get on merely one side of the cage
to permit chicks an array of
temperature levels. The chicks are your ideal
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
other edge of your warmth
lamp, you have to
minimize the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each various other under the
warmth (not merely snuggling),
you need to include some warmth.
Housekeeping
Cleanliness is key as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy. Be sure to transform
the bed linens
typically as well as
consistently give clean
food and water Food and also water.
Chicks grow extremely quick
which requires plenty of clean
food and water. Give
sufficient in any way times as well
as inspect
typically to avoid parched and
hungry chicks. Chick food is different than grown-up chicken food, and also it is available in both medicated and non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
very first two months, then
switch to a grower food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
and afterwards to a somewhat
reduced healthy protein feed or a level feed
(if you have layers). Soil Some chicks want
to obtain a head start on taking
dirt baths, while others will not use up that activity till they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
room, introduce a tray of sand or
dust for them to wash in.
Attention as well as love There are a couple of benefits to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will certainly probably bond with you and
not flee as adults. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and
see their behavior, you could
catch disease or various
other problems earlier. Keep an
eye out for hissing, limping, or
various other unhealthy
indicators. Make sure to
additionally consider
their poop, as diarrhea can cause matted feathers and also obstructed cloaca.
Finally, it is very
important to look out
for social problems, such as the
smallest chick getting picked
on. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently totally feathery
and its time for them to leave the
security of your house
and also move outside into a cage. Look into our
part on chicken cages to find out
more
about cages and also
correct coop habitats.
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