Reviews by karenerwin

Well, I think this is the first coop that has used chicken wire that I don't think it will be a problem (unless you have a dog inside the house).

My curiosity is whether or not all the chicken dust and dander has become a problem?
I know from having chicks brood indoors that it can be a real dusty affair!! How has it been for you with this indoor coop?
I agree that it is super convenient to be able to feed, water and collect eggs without having to leave your own house!!
I am honestly concerned about respiratory issues for humans living in the house. Everything I have ever read says to be sure to use a mask when cleaning out your coop, but now you have brought all those airborne particles inside. I hope it hasn't become an issue for anyone!

Thanks for sharing you coop with us.

Great article! Well written with wonderful directions and explanations. The pictures support what you are explaining very well!

Thanks for sharing your coop!

Nice coop. It looks like you are keeping 2 chickens in there so they have plenty of room.
My only concern is that you used chicken wire instead of hardware cloth. Chicken wire is NOT predator proof!!

Thank you for sharing you coop with us.

I like the shape of your coop. Is there a reason you chose to make the coop part shaped that way?
What are the dimensions of your coop? I would have liked to have read more about or seen pictures of how you actually built the coop.
I see that you used chicken wire around the run part. Hardware cloth is more secure. Raccoons can tear through chicken wire without much trouble!
I can't tell from the one picture, do you remove a slat to get to the eggs? Or did a slat fold down to make that narrow opening?
How many chickens do you house in there?

Thanks for sharing your coop with us.

The only things missing are the coop designs and details about what you did on the inside of the coop.

I like that you made the back of the nest boxes open instead of the top! I wish I had done that too. It would have made cleaning out the nest boxes much easier!! I also like the straps you put on it to hold the back of the nest box from falling too far open.

I like that you used ordinary things in extraordinary ways ( the oven grate!).

Nice start on your coop. It would be nice if you would come back and add pictures or details on how you completed your coop.
It looks like you used chicken wire on the roof, if you did, please be aware that chicken wire is NOT predator proof. A better choice would be hardware cloth/welded wire.
Also, a reflection on what, if anything, you would do differently if you were to make this coop again.

Nice job making a coop out of what you had and what you could get! The coop looks nice and airy for the Summer!

I am concerned that you used chicken wire ( I really do wish they would change the name!). Chicken wire is NOT predator proof!! Hardware cloth is much safer, the raccoons can't tear through it like they can with chicken wire.

Thanks for sharing your coop with us.

I like the unique look of your coop. You did not include details of the build or a sketch out of the plan, so others will have a hard time replicating your coop.

The one concern I have is that you used chicken wire on the coop and run. Chicken wire is NOT predator proof!! Hardware cloth is a better choice for keeping out predators.

Beautiful coop! Looks like you put a lot of thought into it.
Looks like you have all of your safety features covered!
Is there anything you would change now that you have been using it for a while?

Very nice coop and article. Is there anything you would do differently if you were to build this again?

Excellent job building your coop and journaling about it!!

Nice looking coop. Love the painting!
Need to have details about how you built the coop. Also details about how many chickens it will house. Are there things that you would change if you were to build this again?
I am concerned that you used chicken wire to cover the outside. It is easy for raccoons and other predators to tear through.
Do you have a nest box on it? How do you access the inside of the coop? Is there a big enough opening to be able to clean it out easily? Are there roosts inside?
Also concerned that the bottom is open and the whole thing seems small. Could a larger predator knock it over to get to your chickens?

Nice job on your coop and your article. This is the first coop that I think I have seen that has the screen floor with a removable tray underneath. What an interesting idea! How is it holding up?
How is the PVC roost holding up?

Also, what is the purpose of the dryer vent on an automatic timer?

Did you just leave the heat bulb in while they where little chicks? I would be afraid of it being a fire hazard!
Thank you for sharing your coop with us.

Good use of found materials! My only concern is that you used chicken wire instead of hardware cloth. Raccoons and some other predators can tear through or reach through and kill your chickens with no problem.
Also, I would have liked to hear what were the changes that you would make if you were to make it again. Were they the ones you already made? (external nest box, removing upper shelf and adding roost?) Good call on the new watering system.
What were the dimensions of your coop and run? Is it easy to move now? Do you need to empty the water system first?
Thanks for sharing your coop.

Your coop looks nice. I like the black and red together. I tried to go to the link so I could see the coop plans you used, but all I got was "paged not found" page has been moved.

If I could see the plans I would have rated this higher.
It doesn't look like you are able to walk into the run, even though it has a tall part, unless there is a door on the other side.
Now that you have been using it, is there anything you would change about it?

I like the big double door opening in the coop! I bet that makes cleaning put the coop very easy!

Good job taking things into your own hands and learning how to build things!!
I honestly don't see the gaping whole in the roof that you are talking about.

Did you put any linoleum down to cover the floor? I've heard that makes clean up much easier. ( I plan to try it on my next coop)
I would like to see an updated picture of what it looks like completely finished!

I was all set to follow along with what you did and to see your wonderful coop! But then I scrolled down and there was nothing else! Not even a picture of a finished coop.

I like that your whole family lent a hand in making the coop! I agree, what a wonderful project to work on with your son!
At first I thought the shutters on either side of the pop door were for ventilation, but then I went back and re-looked and now I think they are just decorative. Added ventilation would have been great.
What are the dimensions of your coop?
One concern i have is that you used chicken wire to cover your run. Despite the name, chicken wire does not keep chickens secure! Raccoons and other predators can reach through and tear through chicken wire without much problem. Hardware cloth/welded wire would be much safer.

If you were to build this coop again, would you change anything?

Please provide details about how you made it. Materials list. Cost of the project. How many chickens do you keep in it.
I don't see any windows on the coop itself, did you put in any ventilation?
I see that you used chicken wire on your run. Hopefully, you haven't had a problem with predators. Raccoons can reach through and grab and kill chickens as well as they are able to rip through chicken wire. Hardware cloth/welded wire would be safer.

I can't really tell from the picture of the run and coop with the birds in the foreground, what the coop looks like!
It sounds like it will have a very solid, stable floor, but that's all I know about your coop.
Hopefully, you will come back and add some more pictures and details about building the coop itself.
What are the dimensions? How many chickens does it hold? Do you close it up at night or leave it open 24/7?
Could you provide a list of materials used? I know you are keeping the cost down by using recycled/collected materials, that's awesome!
Did you put windows or other ventilation in the coop?

In the picture I mentioned above, it looks like there is a plastic dog box/crate that is maybe being used as a nest box, but I'm not sure.
Thank you for sharing, hopefully you will come back and finish out your article!