I'm going to use this to make my own chicken coop for my second flock. This is very helpful and tells you all the details. Although I'm going to use a sand paper like papper that is water proof.
Such a great, well-planned pro-style chicken ponderosa! You detailed it so clearly, wonderful photographs and all of your intentions were explained. I must say you have a great location with a gorgeous landscape of a yard and wow! The tech using cameras and lights’ controls truly takes it to the level I wish for! I did appreciate showing the video of the incident with a fox, bless the brave pup, and a good reminder of the predators that are always lurking nearby for an opportunity ! Best regards to you and everyone here, love BYC!!
This is a great coop! So many great aspects to it. Well thought out and constructed. Really like the feeder solution. What are the dimensions? I would like to replicate this in my coop. Any issues with wasted feed or rodents?
This article is really fun to see the progression! I loved the chickens in the box photo! Also, love your dog and cats! The dog seems very proud of the chickens. And not surprising at all to see the video of the fox attack featuring HERO DOG! Great design with storage, fancy feeder, and all-around quality work for a challenging weather situation!! Inspiring!
I really like your feed box innovation. I plan to copy it in my coop as it looks like it would hold a 50 lb bag and require less frequent filling, a goal of mine. I was going to go with the pipe design, but I like the idea of making it out of wood.
Insulation in the floor was a neat idea, too. Hadn’t thought of that and will incorporate that idea in mine. My coop will be elevated over a “patio” for the chickens to be able to get outdoors in bad weather. We have rats and other critters, so I’ve used heavy hardware cloth under the patio stones that will wrap up and attach to the wooden run frame.
Your article has helped my firm up my design. Thanks for sharing your story.
PS: that dog saving the hen video is amazing!!!
John