Thanks for the encouraging comments. This is the first "big" anything that I've ever built so it's neat to see what others think. I'm an OBGYN in real life so this new hobby keeps the stress down of being on call until I'm actually called.
thanks for checking it out and the compliments. The BOs and RIRs are in a smaller subsection of the main pen. They got pecked on alot because they're much younger. Now they're all together, the just run away from the others.
Our first chicken coop ended up being too small. What we did next was a little EGGstreme!..
These are just updates. CLUCK Like if you see something that CRACKS you up! It's 95% done! Ok, so maybe I put a little too much Eggnergy & Eggfort into this. Best part is the roll out egg box. Just pick...
Nice job on your DIY coop. I had a small one and was so hooked I decided to build a bigger one myself. Found lots of ideas on the internet, and developed some building skills at the same time. I originally thought I'd just go buy a plastic shed and add stuff to it and cut out holes and just go...
Right now, I have a total of 24 chickens all are ISA browns except 2 Rhode Island Reds and 2 Buff Orpingtons. Love the eggs. They're huge. Does any one know how to fix a broken leg? Or is that what people do?
Thanks
I'm Dennis. Thank you for welcoming me aboard BYC! I'm up to 24 hens in the last 3 months and I'm obsessed. Love your site and love learning everything I can. I build a new large chicken coop and and can't wait to share it with everyone. I even got some of the ideas here and BAM! it works...
Excellent design. I used your idea and placed the rear side against the front wall. We just open the front hatch to grab nice clean eggs. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Here's my Facebook Album...