coop and run construction

  1. K

    Coop advice for beginner

    Hello, Looking for advice on food and water inside. I was thinking a bucket with cups. I’m new to keeping chickens and we live in New Mexico. It gets pretty hot during the summer months. Any experienced advice on where/what to put inside for my girls at night would be appreciated. (The...
  2. Cade S

    Coop Progress!

    Got all the cuts for the frame knocked out first. Over a few days, I got the frames done (and forgot to take photos). Now we've prepped the ground and laid the base Walls up tomorrow! But here's the rough draft of the design as a sneak peak:
  3. Cade S

    Coop just got delivered

    Think I can get the chicks to pitch in and help get their home built?
  4. Ittybittyschmidtie

    Using shed for chicken coop. Need layout ideas

    I would like to transform one of the sheds on our property that is in good condition into a chicken coop and build a chicken run on the exterior. For reference I am soon to have 15 new chicks and this shed is 16x16. I am new to all of this and I am scared to ask/ don’t feel comfortable asking...
  5. LunaMarieWolf

    Help with building a new coop!

    I am trying to build a new coop for my chooks. I have 1 year to do it, as the hubby agreed that I can get more next year! The downside is, I have a small coop, since I had an accident where a pack of dogs ripped off my coop door and ate all my chickens. Hubby agreed that if I can build a...
  6. Launchpad

    Duck pen upgrade: thoughts/suggestions on water etc

    So we are expanding the existing duck pen which is currently occupied by 2 pekins (M/F) to include the other faction of 3 that is currently living in the large chicken coop run: 2 Cayuga (M/F) 1 Silver A (F) and will also be able to hold the 4 to 5 more females that we will soon get to the...
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    • Forum: Ducks
  7. M

    Needing inspiration on attaching a run to this coop

    Hey everyone! I’m still researching and learning and plan to get my chickens in the spring. I have purchased a coop I found on marketplace (see picture) I plan to place this coop within my fenced in backyard but also I need to attach a run to it somehow because I have 2 dogs that would love a...
  8. Bladester

    My New BLUE Coop and Run Design Finally Finished (9 Long weekends LOL)

    Hello All: I am a recent new homesteader and backyard chicken owner; living in Eastern PA. I bought my first set of chicks in June and received them on August 16th 2022. I have a total of 6 chickens; 2 WHITE Rocks, 2 Rhode Island REDs, and 2 BLACK Australorps. I built a 6 x 6 x 5 foot coop and...
  9. Bladester

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  11. ChickenOfSpades

    Cheap little chicken coop/pen finished

    Finished the little chicken pen I've been working on. I'm happy with how it turned out and learned a lot for when I build the big permanent coop in coming months. The cost was pretty minimal. Here's the list of supplies: Simple frame made from 7 2x4x8 boards (three are pressure treated for...
  12. ChickenOfSpades

    Temporary chicken pen progress

    I'm building a temporary pen in a shady corner next to the house. It'll house our 4 chickens temporarily while I build them a bigger/better home, and ultimately I'll just use it as a chicken tractor. It's sort of inpired by this thing, but I made it a bit wider and taller...
  13. M

    Meat Chicken Coop

    Just wanted to post some pics of my new coop/run (although these Cornish X's don't run much unless I'm showing up with food). First, a big THANKS to Aart (https://www.backyardchickens.com/members/aart.175197/) for the article on the tractor run using cattle panels. It served as my basis for...
  14. Amka

    4x4 coop build

    Hi all, This is the progress of my coop build, I'm just about finished and about ready to put the chicks in. I posted on this thread earlier. We got them on March 19 from our local country store. I can't believe how fast they've grown. The chicks currently live in the garage. We hope none...
  15. C

    Best source for quality chicken coop in Central TX?

    Can anyone recommend a great source or sources for getting a quality chicken coop that doesn't cost thousands? Thanks, in advance! :):):)
  16. L

    New member looking for coop suggestions/ plans appropriate for the MN climate.

    Hello, I'm reaching the tipping point of starting to build a coop with a run and an electric fence pen area. I'm in Owatonna, MN and looking for suggestions on a design for this climate. Thank you, ltmonson
  17. The Burrow

    The Burrow

    I'd love to highlight my very first coop- The Burrow! This will be a long, picture heavy article. The Burrow was inspired by the Wichita Cabin Coop and the Chick Inn. Photos of the rough plans are posted at the bottom of the article in case it helps anyone! First, a VERY cautionary tale, and...
    • ldirk7
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    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Medium Coops
  18. Woods Open Air Coop. Scaled to 6x10

    Woods Open Air Coop. Scaled to 6x10

    I have been doing a lot of research here in BYC about building this Woods' house. Probably the best article (so far) is by Howard E. When searching for articles, use the TAG option of search. For search terms, type "woods" or "open"; you can select terms like woods coop, woods house, or open air...
    • NHWynns
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Large Coops
  19. RuthBaderGinsbird

    Silkie Coop- ramp and other considerations?

    I'm building a coop for my first flock, which includes a Polish, a cochin, an Easter egger, and a silkie. It's been obvious from the start that Joni Mitshell, our little 4.5 week old silkie, doesn't pick up on things quite at fast as the others, but she does mostly keep up eventually. She jumps...
  20. April and Andy

    New Coop / Run Questions

    Hello Everyone! Two ducks incoming next spring, starting preperations now. I have a few questions! 1. Is 13'x10' big enough of a run for 2 ducks, it would include their 2x6 hutch, and a 4x4 pool, as their 'run' will be their place all day. When we are home they will be free range in the yard...
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ducks
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