We are first time chicken owners and recently constructed this henhouse from scratch using mostly all used or natural materials. The foundation is made with repurposed pallets and rubber mats line the floor. The giant bamboo stalks we used were growing wild near Jacksonville beach in my husband's father's backyard. The tin roof and lumber was all salvaged from leftover materials from an old chicken house and our horse barn that was built last year. The 2 cool windows were from my father-in-law's backyard shed. The round one has years of paint layers. I wish I knew it's history. For the screen door we used self closing hinges. I will edit this at a later date after we make some flower beds and add some warm touches to the entries. We love our little flock, and this design allows for nice ventilation in this very humid climate.
Their outdoor tiki yard is a repurposed dog outdoor run and the roof was made with screens purchased at Lowe's. We've since hung them a bamboo swing and a few of the girls have mastered roosting on it without it swinging!
The girls trying out their new roost
Dizzy checking out the new digs
Dot posing in her new house.
