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Chicken Pad

  • Author Author michaelbell317
  • Publish date Publish date Mar 12, 2019
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Debbie292d
  • Debbie292d
  • 3.00 star(s)
  • Dec 20, 2025
It looks like a great coop but nothing explains measurement, materials used, or how it was built. You can see a link in a comment below the article of what plans were used though.
CatLoverLu
  • CatLoverLu
  • 3.00 star(s)
  • Jul 2, 2022
Instructions on how to build would be nice.
ronott1
  • ronott1
  • 3.00 star(s)
  • Jul 22, 2021
Nice pictures!

More build details, like a schematic, instructions and a materials list would make the article better
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N F C
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    N F C

  • Mar 12, 2019
Nice looking coop! Can you include some narrative in the article to describe the building process?
 
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    casportpony

  • Mar 14, 2019
Can you add some dimensional details?
 
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michaelbell317
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    michaelbell317

  • Apr 14, 2019
So, I got the plans for this coop here: https://steamykitchen.com/20640-the-palace-chicken-coop.html. I didn't pour a concrete foundation like in the plans. Mine sits on treated lumber directly on the ground, but I don't have digging predators to be concerned about. I also did some modifications inside the coop. One, I blocked access to the nesting boxes until they're older and are at the egg laying age. I also built a wall to keep the bedding from spilling out of the doors when they're opened. Oh, the plans have the big door (for human access for cleaning) on the back of the coop. Mine is on the front. The floor of the coop is sloped towards the front door for draining water for the times we do clean the coop with a pressure washer. I also added a chicken ladder for the small chicks to climb up to the roosts. I'll get some additional pictures added, soon.
 
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Debbie292d
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    Debbie292d

  • Dec 20, 2025
I really like this coop, but there's nothing explaining its measurements or how it was built. A picture or two are duplicates.
 
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