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Adding to the construction fun, I decided to tackle a combination duck house/hay manger. The straw/hay bales will actually sit on top of the house, forming the roof. I used 4 wood pallets and connected them with 8' lengths of 2x4. The end result gives me a house/run/manger that is 16' long and...

I just got back from a trip to Belize. Upon returning, one of my friends pointed out that my coop was sturdier than half the houses there! I'm pretty sure my coop can withstand seismic activity in the hills. I also may be guilty of putting a lawn chair or two on the roof and enjoying my breaks...

Like not a single right angle anywhere in my coop! lol Fortunately, none of my chickens came with drafting or carpentry skills. And I did end up with a coop that does exactly what I wanted while giving me room to add just about as many chickens as I want over time. Also, I'm a great liar, and...

When I built my coop, I had no idea what I was getting into, but I'm glad I built it from the ground up. I learned more that way than going with a prefab shed. I ended up with a coop that is custom fit to my space. And while I could have converted or refurbished a shed to fit my needs, the sense...