Recent content by rankar

Wonderful coop-so creative and unique.

Wow, it looks like a guest house! Amazing.

One of the things I like about this forum is that it appeals to all types of chicken owners, from farmers with large flocks to urban/suburban hobbyists with small flocks. The variety of the coops on the site reflects this range. All of the coops and their stories are inspirational. Members are...

Beautiful coop, love the front porch! Great job.

great coop, love the perches. good job.

Havi: I posted a close up of the shutter detail. To make the shutters, we started with used shutters which had a square of wood at the top which we popped out. I traced a hen outline on a thin piece of wood the same size as the removed square. My husband cut the hen out with a jig saw. We then...

Here is our "Chick Mansion" Coop https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=25962

Click on link to view my BYC page which has lots of pictures of our newly completed "Chick Mansion" https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=25962

Great job, what nice construction and a beautiful yard too. But the tiled floor takes the prize!

We are almost finished building our "Chick Mansion" coop which was inspired by La Cage de Poulet and Cage Mahal. Coop is 6x4 and run is 6x8 for 6 girls who will free range during day. Walls are 7' high, roof approx 9' at peak. Coop is 24" off ground, with nice big storage area underneath. We...

We are new to chickens, so not an expert in any way, but we just completed a coop/run exactly the same size you are discussing for 6 golden comets (bred from RI Reds therefore similar in size) in a similar climate (CT). Our six girls also free range on our 2 acres. IMO, six is the right number...

5 today, 5 yesterday from 6 golden comet pullets.

Looks great. Love the hinged vent covers. Great idea. Will incorporate into my coop design. Thanks.

Working on a 4'x6' coop for six golden comet pullets. Exterior height of walls 7'. Coop will be 24" off floor w/ enclosed storage below. Interior walls 5', w/ peaked gables overhead. Walls covered with sheathing, felt, and plywood siding. Roof with sheathing, felt and arch. shingles. Front 4'...