Chook house construction

 No design, just a wing it approach to the whole project from a conceptual sketch. Egg collection hatch is from the outside so you don't need to get into the pen, this make it easier to clean. chicken wire to 1800mm high and laid on the ground out from the fence line by 400mm, this should stop Mr. Fox from digging under the fence once the grass grows through the wire. Dowel perches inside and natural timber perches outside, with straw laid inside and out. I chose Isa Browns for their reliable laying and the fact they were the only breed I could buy at the time, given the cold weather. Started with four and then two more, all except one are laying an egg each day.

They all have personalities and are quite friendly.