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The biggest reason for the hardware cloth was not so much an issue of keeping chickens in, but rather keeping raccoon paws out. The regular chicken wire isn't suited for predator defense and the 1x2 would allow access by other local predators.

@TROPIC HENS - The siding was found at Lowes. You can choose whatever siding you wish that matches your environment or taste. I used 1x4 strip to trim the siding (not 1x4 pine boards). The strip lumber was much cheaper than the regular 1x4 boards and had the pre-rounded edges. I predrilled a few...

My wife posted this on our website. Hope you enjoy it! If you like, you can check out the rest of the story about how the baby chicks went to school.

@Tikkijane - Cost for this project was around $1500. A big chunk of the cost went towards the metal roof. A different roofing system could save you considerable money. Also, I choose not to use any recycled building materials in this case. Using re-purposed materials can be another cost...

Here is our coop for five lucky ladies! Everyone's coop looks so good. What an awesome contest! https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-palace

@tonyjr67 The hardware cloth was secured on the top and bottom inside with a piece of 1x2. I had to trim the corners to allow it to be tucked on the inside of the 2x4 on top and bottom. If you need a better picture, I can get one for you.

I estimate the cost around $1200 - $1400. But that includes 3 cubic yards of rock that was used in the garden to raise it up. Only 1/2 a cubic yard was used in the coop. The gravel was an addition $200. The roof was also a major expense that wasn't totally required, but we felt it made the coop...

I would just like to take a moment and Introduce my self. But first let me say this site has been a wonderful resource for our journey down the road of owning chickens. Thank you to all the wonderful members who take time to post replies and offer suggestions. Even though they were not aimed at...