Lots of detailed and very informative information. I think it is the best read that I have seen so far on any other sites. New to this site, but it was the first post I read and I loved it.
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- Author DobieLover
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- Article read time 42 min read
DobieLover
Thank you. Hopefully it have you many things to think about for your own coop.
DobieLover
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it.
DobieLover
Thank you, Lucy!
Thank you for sharing 
The details, plans, forethought and pictures are great and appreciated. You are a Master at your "trade". Your Chickens are so very lucky to have a "keeper" that got it together. Great Job 
The details, plans, forethought and pictures are great and appreciated. You are a Master at your "trade". Your Chickens are so very lucky to have a "keeper" that got it together. Great Job
DobieLover
Thank you, Lee. I certainly enjoy it so much more than the first coop I built.
DobieLover
Yes, it certainly was. I could not post samples of the before and after smell or I would have. That shed really was stinky when I began work!
DobieLover
Thank you for the review!
DobieLover
Good luck with your coop build!
I can't believe the transformation! I'm so excited to get started on mine. I really hope I can keep the cost quite a bit lower, but I just know things will come up that I didn't calculate in 
You really have given me some serious inspiration!!!!
You really have given me some serious inspiration!!!!
DobieLover
My coop, run and flock are a lot bigger than yours. I'm sure you can keep the cost down!
Tip: If you decide to use shingles, I purchase the minimum amount to get the 20% bulk discount, then pay with my Lowe's card for another 5% off and then just pick up what I need, tell them I changed the plan and don't need the rest and get a refund for what I don't pick up!
Tip: If you decide to use shingles, I purchase the minimum amount to get the 20% bulk discount, then pay with my Lowe's card for another 5% off and then just pick up what I need, tell them I changed the plan and don't need the rest and get a refund for what I don't pick up!
I just loved reading this. It's got plenty of build information, great pics and for me the humour makes this the best coop article I've read.
Great job DobieLover.
Great job DobieLover.
DobieLover
Thanks, Shad. Humor? I was deadly serious!
DobieLover
Thanks, Ron! It was certainly a fun project that keeps paying dividends.
DobieLover
Thank you for taking the time to read it!
DobieLover
Thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the article. Fabio is happy indeed. He met his kids this afternoon for the first time. I'll be posting a few more pictures on the Recovery page. Too cute!!
Loved every step. Good work! You should report the OSHA guy. 
DobieLover
I have reported him! He just keeps up with the attitude.
DobieLover
Thank you. I hope you design and build the coop of your dreams!
You weren't kidding about the length, but I loved every minute of it! I was sad to see I was at the end! You do such a great job of explaining things and not having it read like a manual. Your tales of woe with Fabio are quite humorous and I'm glad you continue your love/distaste relationship with him 
Kudos on an article well written.
Kudos on an article well written.
DobieLover
Thank you, Meg
Fabio and I have been getting along just fine lately. Give him another year and he'll be an All Star rooster.
Fabio and I have been getting along just fine lately. Give him another year and he'll be an All Star rooster.
DobieLover
Thank you! I'm glad you got some new ideas from it.
Excellent build & article covering it! Great attention to detail. Plus I laughed out loud when the inspector flogged you . I love your coop & run, I'm sure your chickens do too.
. I love your coop & run, I'm sure your chickens do too.
DobieLover
Thanks for the review. I'm glad Fabio's antics made you laugh. He's a mostly good boy now.