My First Coop Build

[Bfrench1984]

Working on my first coop build. We currently have chickens, but they are living in 2 separate store bought small coops. We are hoping to add some more to our flock, and cut down the number of coops we have to clean and deal with to only one.

I bought the lumber and roof to make the decking, and the frame and I am using free pallets for the siding and egg boxes, when I get the siding on.

So far, this has been a really fun project and I am enjoying it. I can’t wait to see what it looks like completed, painted and occupied!

 

[Kiki]

Make sure you don't forget ventilation. It's looking great so far!

 

[triciayoung]

Working on my first coop build. We currently have chickens, but they are living in 2 separate store bought small coops. We are hoping to add some more to our flock, and cut down the number of coops we have to clean and deal with to only one.

I bought the lumber and roof to make the decking, and the frame and I am using free pallets for the siding and egg boxes, when I get the siding on.

So far, this has been a really fun project and I am enjoying it. I can’t wait to see what it looks like completed, painted and occupied!

It looks great so far. I did the same thing- the pre-mades just don't cut it.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Working on my first coop build. We currently have chickens, but they are living in 2 separate store bought small coops. We are hoping to add some more to our flock, and cut down the number of coops we have to clean and deal with to only one.

I bought the lumber and roof to make the decking, and the frame and I am using free pallets for the siding and egg boxes, when I get the siding on.

So far, this has been a really fun project and I am enjoying it. I can’t wait to see what it looks like completed, painted and occupied!

Great job! So glad you for some scrap lumber too. You'll have it filled up in no time and looks like lots of helpers. Keep sending pics as you go can't wait to see finished coop. What type bedding are you using?

 

[Eggcentric NanaJ]

Working on my first coop build. We currently have chickens, but they are living in 2 separate store bought small coops. We are hoping to add some more to our flock, and cut down the number of coops we have to clean and deal with to only one.

I bought the lumber and roof to make the decking, and the frame and I am using free pallets for the siding and egg boxes, when I get the siding on.

So far, this has been a really fun project and I am enjoying it. I can’t wait to see what it looks like completed, painted and occupied!

This looks great!

 

[Bfrench1984]

Great job! So glad you for some scrap lumber too. You'll have it filled up in no time and looks like lots of helpers. Keep sending pics as you go can't wait to see finished coop. What type bedding are you using?

We have always used pine shavings from TSC, but very open to other, cheaper options.

 

[Cryss]

So how’d it turn out?

 

[laboroflove]

I kept scrolling hoping for an update on the finished coop. Is it done yet? Chickens liking it?

 

[PoppasGrill]

Looks like you have a good plan going into the build. Can’t wait to see move in day.
We bought a couple Rural King coops for new chicks, the Ladies prefer to lay in them rather than the boxes that they were laying in. Our coops are constantly being added on to in order to accommodate the Tween chickens and make room for more chicks in the store bought coops.