1st Time Chicken Owner & 1st Time Chicken Coop Builder, Video

[Tomhusker]

I don't think there is a roo in there. MY BR roo is a LOT lighter then the gals. I think you will be OK.

 

[joebryant]

Looks great, and your healthy children are as lucky as your chickens as a result of your wife's and your efforts.

 

[maggiemooscluckers]

You did an awesome job! I'm sure your chickies love it! One thing you may consider is the perch. From all of my reading on this site I understand that it may be better for your hens to roost on the flat side of a 2x4. You might check that out. Congrats on pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

 

[bobcatridge]

Hi Jerry,

I enjoyed your photos and videos. Nice coop! We live north of you in the Central California Coast in between Atascadero and Morro Bay - up in the hills. We have 6 chickens that are 5 weeks old and we are in the process of building our coop & run. We are going to use my daughter's Little Tikes playhouse (she is 9 and does not use it anymore) as the initial coop house and we are building a run to enclose the house. Eventually we will add a real coop house in the run-when we get the money. At any rate, we better get it done quick as those chicks need a real home rather than the cardboard box.

Carol

 

[kichohana]

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copy that! better for them to have something to "set" on so they're not having to grip that dowel. 4" side up of a 2x4 is perfect - better if you can bevel off the edges to round it just a bit.

p.s. - enjoyed your video!