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I felt the same way. I had never built anything larger than a dog house. I credit some very good framing videos on YouTube with the success in building our coop.

Coop finished. Now to build the run.

Coop finished. Now to build the run.

Coop finished. Now to build the run.

I just finished building a coop for my wife. I did decide to go with the t1-11 siding. I sealed it with two good coats of Barn Red paint and trimmed with barn white. I didnt paint the inside, and didnt paint the bottom edge of the pieces. I don't know if that matters, but I read something that...

We have a good well drained area for the coop. I would like to do the composting as well. I have alot to learn. My wife has done most of the reading and studying. I just want to make sure that I build something that is aesthetically pleasing yet practical for us.

I appreciate the response. I am leaning toward the same method.

Quick question. I am looking to build my wife a coop for her chickens, and I see that most of the designs I have seen have a floor. Is there a general rule as to whether or not to have a floor or just the ground?

My wife has recently purchased 5 hens and a rooster. I joined the group because I will be needing to build a coop for what I am sure will outgrow the "store bought" coop pretty soon. I forsee her adding to her flock. I am looking at plans and recommendations for cops that house 15-20 chickens.