building a coop

  1. Siding going up!

    Siding going up!

  2. Framing and roofing the indoor coop

    Framing and roofing the indoor coop

  3. Reclaimed doors and windows installed

    Reclaimed doors and windows installed

  4. buffy-the-eggpile-layer

    Best methods for attaching wheels to a chicken tractor

    Hi, all. I'm going to build a chicken tractor in the near future. Probably a rickshaw looking thing with an elevated coop + a run that goes in front of and underneath the coop (something with a similar shape to this, probably...
  5. M

    Coop Building Beginner

    Hello everyone, I just joined and I have a beginner question obviously haha.. I'm just getting started with some designs for the yard (Michigan, 2 acres) and I am trying to find a decent build schematic to follow. Any tips or pointers? I'm thinking of getting one of these...
  6. W

    Building a new coop and run

    It has come to my attention that my coop and run are smaller than they should be, so I am renovating. I am looking for cheaper ways to build my own coop, ideas, and tips. Thank you sooo much in advance. My girls will be happier.
  7. Mkhayat18

    First Time Coop Builders!

    Hello All, My husband and I built our very first coop for our 6 chickens and 3 ducks. We are so excited! Chickens are 2.5 months old and the ducks are 3 weeks old. they get along GREAT!!
  8. M

    MJCoffin new to chickens

    I live in North Carolina and plan to have 6 hens this spring. I am wanting to build a walk in coop that is raised. I live in the country and can have as many as I want. Don't laugh---I really only want 6---8 at the most. I appreciate this site and the information that is available.
  9. W

    Glad to be a part!

    I've had chickens before (in Ohio), but never in Florida! So I am excited to have my little flock. So far one Road Island mix hen rescue from the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, and just lately gifted with two bantams, hen and Roo! I am having great fun being able to focus on these sweet birds...
  10. Window is fixed!!!

    Window is fixed!!!

  11. Grandmas Coop

    Building Our New Coop

    Well we have the foundation laid. We are not putting in a traditional floor. We have sandy ground and it drains well. After we laid the fencing down, we added gravel; then sand, then a nice layer of garden soil. On top of that , after the coop is finished we will add shavings. This photo is...
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