raised coop

  1. Thorn_shrike

    Just sharing my coop idea

    Hello! I’ve been attempting to build an 8x8 coop for my girls since January lol. I’m very indecisive and picky so that hasn’t made it any easier :). I have the corner posts and base already built, the 4 walls are framed but not secured onto the base yet Right now everyone is in an enclosed...
  2. TyrelT

    Raised duck pen!

    After getting some ideas from other users I built some of my own raised pens for my Black East Indies. I thought I would share mine with everyone too! I’m very happy with how it turned out. Still need to put metal on the roof and a couple other things.
  3. 5

    Novel Deep Litter / Deep Bedding Situation

    I have an a-frame coop in two halves that's mounted on casters. Currently, the coop has hardware cloth on the bottom with mulch-filled metal trays over about half the floor space. I'm interested in converting this to the deep litter (or "deep bedding" as I've seen in called this forum) method...
  4. S

    Raised Coop - sketchup designing - bedding and predator protection

    Can you make any suggestions to improve on this? ================================= DESIGN GOAL .... 1st design attempt... small urban yard....variable climate...central Pennsylvania.... goal is 10-12 hens. The coop will be about 5x7 inside though this isn't locked in yet. I decided on...
  5. SlatyGapSis

    First timer with Outdoor brooder

    I built a small raised coop that I plan to brood in with the mama heating pad method. It has plenty of hardware cloth windows for future ventilation - I planned it based on Prince T Woods fresh air poultry houses. I’m going to cover the lower openings until the chicks are feathered out and ready...
  6. MotherOfChickens

    Dirt floor coop vs raised wood floor coop

    I am curious, especially those who have tried both the dirt floor coop and the raised wood floor coop which you prefer and why? I am trying to decide which one I should build. TIA
  7. TheGreenManFarm

    Elevated Coops vs Frost Lines, Long Thaws, and Strong Winds

    Necessary context info: I relocated from Zone 8 to Zone 4, and am trying to adjust my experiences to keep pace with different climate conditions & challenges. :) I was finalizing plans for 2 chicken coops, both 10'x10', and 1 duck coop (8'x8'); the chicken coops will be elevated 3-4' off the...
  8. farmerbrowne

    Blue prints for raised chicken coop

    Howdy all, I'm looking for drawing and plans for a small raised chicken coop. My neighbor is wanting to try his hand at chickens by borrowing a couple of mine. He's in a wheelchair so I need to make it fairly accessable. He says he only wants a roo and two hens but come on we all know chicken...
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