Gary Lewis Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Nope, wasn't me. I live south of Louisville about 30 minutes. I'm rarely ever up near Lexington. I spent the whole Christmas break at home, building a big ole chicken coop....Not done yet. I've got the frame up, and roughed in. Next step will be framing up the run. Once the run and coop frame are complete, I will put a roof on it, siding, trim etc. I thought you liked red, mobile chicken coops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 I thought you liked red, mobile chicken coops. My uncle has the red mobile chicken coop now! Last I checked anyway.... I'm itchin to get me a truck..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 My uncle has the red mobile chicken coop now! Last I checked anyway.... I'm itchin to get me a truck..... Well I thought I would update this thread. Its been too long. Big things will be happening soon. I will be in Oklahoma to fix up my rental house the end of this month. I am planning to eat a dinner with Gary while I am in town. Chicken coop is nearing completion. Chicks are coming this month. Ordered them online. The sawmill biz is rolling slowly. I have had some paying customers, but still a long way to go. Concrete in the barn will happen in the next couple months. I still havent made handrail in the loft.... Some pine logs I brought home last night to make handrail and other things. Nice Cypress post to customer. 13" x 13" ChickenMahal....almost done. Needs soffit, more siding. Gates. Ive been reclaiming materials for it. 80% of it is wood off the mill or stuff people were throwing away. Ive got $200 in it so far. Found that door ion the side of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Well I thought I would update this thread. Its been too long. Big things will be happening soon. I will be in Oklahoma to fix up my rental house the end of this month. I am planning to eat a dinner with Gary while I am in town. Chicken coop is nearing completion. Chicks are coming this month. Ordered them online. The sawmill biz is rolling slowly. I have had some paying customers, but still a long way to go. Concrete in the barn will happen in the next couple months. I still havent made handrail in the loft.... Some pine logs I brought home last night to make handrail and other things. Nice Cypress post to customer. 13" x 13" ChickenMahal....almost done. Needs soffit, more siding. Gates. Ive been reclaiming materials for it. 80% of it is wood off the mill or stuff people were throwing away. Ive got $200 in it so far. Found that door ion the side of the road. This started as a 30" diameter cypress log. 1600lbs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 This started as a 30" diameter cypress log. 1600lbs.... Ray - Looking forward to seeing you. We'll have some Mac's BBQ. Chickenmahal - I like it! But, how do you move all the weight of those logs? How do you get them onto/into the mill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Ray - Looking forward to seeing you. We'll have some Mac's BBQ. Chickenmahal - I like it! But, how do you move all the weight of those logs? How do you get them onto/into the mill? Very impressive, Ray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Ray - Looking forward to seeing you. We'll have some Mac's BBQ. Chickenmahal - I like it! But, how do you move all the weight of those logs? How do you get them onto/into the mill? How do I move em? They roll. I used levers and log hooks, ramps and chocks. One day I will get a tractor or skid steer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 How do I move em? They roll. I used levers and log hooks, ramps and chocks. One day I will get a tractor or skid steer. Modern day logger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Modern day logger! Barely.....I am no pro thats for sure. Just a regular guy that decided to have something, and I am hustling. Biggest lesson I have learned.....Rome wasnt built in a day. If you bear that in mind, have patience, bit off little pieces, plan ahead, its ALL obtainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Barely.....I am no pro thats for sure. Just a regular guy that decided to have something, and I am hustling. Biggest lesson I have learned.....Rome wasnt built in a day. If you bear that in mind, have patience, bit off little pieces, plan ahead, its ALL obtainable. You have a good work ethic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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