Basic coop design, but the pictures and text bump it up considerably. Just the description on how to improve drainage under a "spongy" yard makes this worth reading, but there's more here than that!
Nice set-up, here. The pictures give a good idea of how it's put together, but some text with instructions (what worked, what didn't, how-to's) would be extremely helpful. I really like the natural log "steps." My chickens love to pick through the bark, so I usually put some logs in there for entertainment. After seeing your "stairway," they'll be more functional from here on out. Thanks!
I wish I had the space to build one of these set-ups, which I really think I could do, after reading this article. The instructions are goo, but the pics are better. Very nicely done!
Very good start! What a great way to keep puppies away from those fun, running "stuffies" we call chickens. Some tips on your predator proofing would be helpful. If you don't have that problem, maybe some notes on how you would adapt it if you had to ...
Keep the pictures coming. They tell a very detailed story.
This is a great idea for a temporary shelter. I like that it breaks down easily for storage or moving. Your point about not being able to reach in from the top is well taken, so when I build one of these - and I will definitely build one, because your plans and instructions are easy to follow - I will take that into consideration. This was very nicely done. Thank you!
This would make a really good meat-bird pen, but it's hard for most people to get the big picture from schematics. Some pictures during and after the final build would go a long way!
If you can find those plans, or maybe just sketch up a few that show how you set the roof angles and walls, that would be a big help to others who want to recreate your very cute barn design. I could easily see the feeder becoming a "silo" and a chicken swing added to a "hayloft pulley." The possibilities for this very nice little coop are endless!
This is just what the doctor ordered for a suburban back yard - functional, nice to look at and able to be broken down and moved to a new house, if needed. It definitely could uses some windows, if only for off-season lighting, though. If you've got plans, or even just some diagrams, go ahead and add them. They may well boost this article up into the five-star range!
Excellent article! Clear, simple and well illustrated. If I'd found this article first, my build would have been much faster, much cleaner and a whole lot more economical. VERY well done, all the way around!
This is well written, with lots of good tips on how the builders made things work. There's a nice write-up on converting a packing crate into nest boxes ... but I wanna see! Some interior pictures would help immensely - as would a note or two on how the ventilation concerns worked out or were resolved. With some editing and a follow up, this is potentially a five star article!
This is a great start. Although the pics are clear and show the basic structure, a few sketches with some measurements would be very helpful, as would some details on how to attach the tubing frame to the wood. Very nice tractor coop!
This is a great rabbit run on its own, but would easily adapt to use as a chicken coop. It's solid, simple and the instructions/pictures clearly show the progression of the build. Very nicely done!
PS - I especially like the homemade bunny-nest boxes. What a great idea!
This coop is beautiful and the building process is clearly described through both text and photos. The history is a great bonus, as is the wonderful "picture window."
This presents beautifully at first glance, but after the initial comment about there being so many predators in the woods, there isn't much on how to keep them out. Now that you've had the coop and run for a few years, some updates on how well the filter-cloth wall inserts and gap stuffing held up would be helpful. I love the style of this coop! I just wish there were more details on how it's put together.
Great article, lots of details and clear instructions. A MUST READ for anyone hatching eggs. Be familiar with the information BEFORE you go into Lockdown!
This is a great idea. Buying "blind" from a hatchery can be scary, as we don't get to see the parent stock. This is a great idea for letting others know what to expect from a particular hatchery's stock. Thank you!
The pics are good, but not enough angles, so some descriptive text is definitely needed. The coop itself is definitely a temporary set-up, but with a few modifications, mainly safety and predator-proofing, could work well as longer-term housing. Adding some text and pictures on how that could/would be done would definitely bump this article up a couple of stars!
A "first build?" It doesn't look like a beginner did it! This converted playset coop turned out rather nicely. The pictures show a lot of what was done. Some text descriptions on what worked and what didn't would be helpful for anyone else with an unused swingset in their back yard. Some interior pics would be nice, too, if you get the chance.
