post your chicken coop pictures here!

[lizo97]

Here are a few pics of my A-frame, I have detachable wheels for it also.
This is the first coop I have built, overall I have been very happy with it.

 

[lizo97]

A00BlasterResto What are the dimensions of the coop part? How many feet of roost space is there?

 

[PrimroseMom1]

I built my coop to be open on three sides with a fan for our very hot humid summers. I built panels to fit the three sides to close it in for the winter. My photo shows it open but with one panel up for demonstration. If it gets colder than usual I hang plastic shower curtains on hooks around the shelter that I built over the coop. It completely blocks the wind but still allows for circulation of air.

 

[Cockledoo]

Home for my three little bantams, Manny, Moe and Jack

 

[bruceha2000]

A00BlasterResto What are the dimensions of the coop part? How many feet of roost space is there?

A00BlasterResto hasn't posted anything since Jan 2012.

 

[cavemanrich]

A00BlasterResto What are the dimensions of the coop part? How many feet of roost space is there?

Let me tackle this question for you. OOblaster has been inactive for a long time, so not likely to respond.
The panels used are 36 inches wide by 8 feet length. Coop portion is covered by one panel on each side.

There are 2 roosts inside .. they are just a little under 3 feet due to the thickness of the walls that is deducted. The other 2 pieces of lumber visible in pix are floor joists holding up the wire floor.

I calculated, and estimated that builder was using standard 8 foot lumber to build this tractor/coop.
Whenever you cut to create angled fit, you do loose some of the 8 feet in length. The width also looks to be less than 8,,, and more like 7 feet wide.
The overall length I estimate to be 16 feet. a Standard lumber dimension.
lizo97

WISHING YOU BEST...............................and

 

[lizo97]

@cavemanrich

Wow, thank you for that above-and-beyond answer! I am toying with the idea of making a small "day coop" my 13 girls can go in and out of during the day. I wanted to insulate, put a box fan (with dripping water to an aspen pad behind it) on one end and a small fan on the other. The Temps are 115 here in Phoenix and it would be nice not to have to check on them so frequently during the day. I have shade and misters, but I know they would love a cooled space.

 

[cavemanrich]

@cavemanrich

Wow, thank you for that above-and-beyond answer! I am toying with the idea of making a small "day coop" my 13 girls can go in and out of during the day. I wanted to insulate, put a box fan (with dripping water to an aspen pad behind it) on one end and a small fan on the other. The Temps are 115 here in Phoenix and it would be nice not to have to check on them so frequently during the day. I have shade and misters, but I know they would love a cooled space.

Glad to help. I understand all that you are trying to do, to keep your chickens comfortable, and cool. Consider joining the AZ thread. I hang out there as well, even though I live in Chicago Metro. Am considered a long distance friend there. ,, Many knowledgeable peeps there, and many in Phoenix area, or close.
Here is the link, and you are welcomed to join in.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/arizona-chickens.31227/page-7321

 

[Bellafiore]

I need some ideas on how to design my chicken coop so can you post your coop pictures? if you do I

to you!

this is the coop my hubby built for me and our 5 chickens. He trenched 18 inches down and buried the coop and hardware cloth to keep predators from digging in. We call Chicken Alcatraz! Hahahah

 

[cavemanrich]

Bellafiore

Beautiful coop. ,,,, JMO... but I think coop could use a window for daylight, and some additional ventilation.
the flower bed.
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