chicken coop building

  1. 5 Things to Consider when Building a Chicken Coop

    5 Things to Consider when Building a Chicken Coop

    Often times when people are building a chicken coop for the first time, they don't know where to start. Here is a list of the most important things to think about when you are building a coop. 1. Predator Proof Predator proofing your coop might be tricky, but is well worth it. Check through...
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    Introducing Myself

    We are brand spanking new to raising chickens. We started 3 mos ago as something to do during quarantine especially for our adult special needs daughter. We started with 5 New Hampshire Reds and immediately found that all kinds of things came up that we needed to know about and that’s how we...
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  3. J

    Chicken Run ideas

    Hello all! Almost finished building our first chicken coop for our 13 girls. Actually picked up The coop idea from a thread on here so shout out to My6chicks. I’m looking for some run ideas now. I don’t want to go over the top with it considering the coop was much more expensive than I...
  4. E

    Converting dog lot into run

    So after months of looking at wonderful Pinterest designs and pricing sheds, my husband and I are scratching our ideas of either buying a new shed and make it into a coop nor are we converting one of the several old sheds we have on his family's old farm property due to way too much wear and...
  5. cqangie29

    Coop safety for tornados

    Hi, I'm going to build an 8x10 coop and attached run. I live in east Texas, and we get tornado warnings. What kind of measures dovish need to take so my coop doesnt blow away?? Lol I'm very new to Texas....do they even blow away? Lol would love any input. Thank you!!
  6. Play Structure to Chicken Coop Conversion

    Play Structure to Chicken Coop Conversion

    The former homeowners left this jungle gym since their kids no longer use it. My wife and I decided we needed to sell it to make room for a pergola or a gazebo as this sits right behind the pool and we thought it would be a good place for a lounge area. INSPIRATION struck when my wife said...
    • Sfcjef
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    • Category: Medium Coops
  7. ChickenPerson999999

    How do I make a chicken coop?

    How do I make a chicken coop? Does anyone have any ideas how to make a simple or cheap chicken coop? I’m looking for cheap or homemade chicken coop ideas. I have 4 chickens currently I’m planning to get more in the future so if anyone has nice ideas please let me know. Thanks for reading.
  8. ChickenTenderKesha

    Second coop help!

    I’m looking to possibly build a second coop to house my little bantam cockerel (and a few ladies) when he gets older as I have 2 standard size cockerels in my main coop. I was originally thinking about doing a personalized A-frame coop as it would be easiest and it’s only for a few chickens...
  9. Jacqui66

    This is my first chicken rodeo!

    Hi BYC Community, My name is Jacqui Myers and I am new to chickens. I currently have fifteen 16-week old chickens and twenty-four 9-week old Guineas. I have a Silkie, a few Rhode Island Reds, some Lace Wyandotte’s, a California Gray, a Light Brahma, a few Bantams, and the rest I think are a mix...
    • Jacqui66
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    • chicken coop building guinea keets new member introductions pasty butt too many roosters
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  10. Coop in the Making

    Coop in the Making

    Started beginning of July The plan changed slightly when my builder brother in law offered to help. It will now definitely be structurally sound and correct August 11 Forgot to take pictures for awhile. Here's an update. October 24 Made a brooder to the right for chicks that are ready...
    • BethJ
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Chicken Coops
  11. COOP

    COOP

    getting roof on
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  12. Sacri

    building a large coop with minimal maintenance

    We finally have our coop mostly done and worked out a few kinks. We have 14 chickens so our coop is fairly large and we did make the coop and run high enough that we can walk in for ease of clean-up. Our coop is 7x8 and our run is 16x7. We used pressure treated wood for everything in the...
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    Looking for an Experienced Coop Builder

    Hello Everyone!! Hope I am in the right section. I am looking for someone who has experience with building a chicken coop. Not looking for anything very large and don't need a run. If you are in the Boulder/Longmont area and are looking for a small project, Pls. let me know. I and my chickens...
  14. C

    Hello Everyone! Assistance Requested Please

    Hello Chicken Lovers!! :) I am fairly new to this site and wondered if someone could send me a link to the Colorado forum. Looking to have an insulated coop built and would like to find someone with good experience and local. Thank you so much and my best to all of you and your chickens for the...
  15. SoCluckingAwesome

    Proper Construction of a Pen Suitable for Raising Chickens

    Constructing a pen easier than it seems. You need to pinpoint some important matters like the materials to buy and the tools to use. Plus, you also have to consider the area where to build the suitable pen for raising your chickens. Alright, the easy yet crucial part begins with planning...
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    Chicken Coops

    After all of the coop builds we've done, I have to say that this is one of my favorites. In striving to always be the best at what we do; what do you find most important in working with a coop builder? What are some of your pet peeves?
  17. T

    120sft coop?

    anyone here have a coop this large we have a 160sqft shed in our backyard that we plan to make into a coop. we will have separate areas for breeders, and broodys. pics to come, any tips or ideas are welcome no run bc they free range
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    120sft coop?

    anyone here have a coop this large we have a 160sqft shed in our backyard that we plan to make into a coop. we will have separate areas for breeders, and broodys. pics to come, any tips or ideas are welcome no run bc they free range
  19. Tina in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida Chicken Laws

    Are there any Chicken Feed members in the Jacksonville area? I could use some advice.....
  20. H

    My Introduction!! :)

    Hello!!!! I am very excited to get involved in these threads and get acclimated with this new scene! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? - We are new to chickens! We have not gotten any yet, we are currently in the process of planning out our coop and...
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