Amateur 20-something Carpenter/Chicken-Lady Builds Upcycled Coop that Keeps Growing :)

[thriftyplants]

I am by no means a carpenter, but I do have a bachelor's degree in fine arts and my father is a builder. I absolutely LOVE working with tools and have since I was a small child. My father had me in a miniature tool belt and hard hat while I helped him out in the shop

My partner thinks I'm crazy, but a love for chickens has me continuously building this mostly upcycled/scavenged coop and enclosed run. Right now I'm working on an 'atrium' . Hope you enjoy!

(I extended the roost after getting more girls!)

This is before I added the nesting cabinet to the back!

It was a perfect fit!

The girls used it within an hour after I installed it ♡

 

[Hei 20]

I am by no means a carpenter, but I do have a bachelor's degree in fine arts and my father is a builder. I absolutely LOVE working with tools and have since I was a small child. My father had me in a miniature tool belt and hard hat while I helped him out in the shop

My partner thinks I'm crazy, but a love for chickens has me continuously building this mostly upcycled/scavenged coop and enclosed run. Right now I'm working on an 'atrium' . Hope you enjoy!

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(I extended the roost after getting more girls!)

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This is before I added the nesting cabinet to the back!

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It was a perfect fit!
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The girls used it within an hour after I installed it ♡

So awesome.
Don't worry about what people think.
What matters, is what your chickens think.

 

[Ted Brown]

I think your dad deserves a great big hug for the early introduction to tools and instilling a can do attitude. I admire your pragmatic approach to "gettin' 'er done" with materials at hand and love in your heart. I think your guy is a lucky boy who should be holding the other end of whatever board you decide to put a nail into!!

Bravo, enjoy, keep smiling!

 

[humblehillsfarm]

What a clever idea with the cabinet!

 

[PioneerChicks]

I love the rustic, homemade look!

 

[thriftyplants]

So awesome.
Don't worry about what people think.
What matters, is what your chickens think.

Thank you! I'm in love with it I think it turned out rather unique looking lol.

 

[thriftyplants]

What a clever idea with the cabinet!

Thank you! I was very fortunate that it fit so perfectly as I didnt take any measurements before bringing it home The girls are sooo happy with it! I also have a good lock on it now for extra security.

 

[thriftyplants]

I love the rustic, homemade look!

Aww, thanks so much! I love it too! It's really fun to build as well ♡

 

[thriftyplants]

I think your dad deserves a great big hug for the early introduction to tools and instilling a can do attitude. I admire your pragmatic approach to "gettin' 'er done" with materials at hand and love in your heart. I think your guy is a lucky boy who should be holding the other end of whatever board you decide to put a nail into!!

Bravo, enjoy, keep smiling!

Thank you so much for such kind words! My dad is my favorite person and I believe he is very proud of what I've done. He calls me his Macgyver I feel so lucky to have my father to thank and also my partner who supports my passions no matter how hairbrain!

 

[thriftyplants]

TURQUOISE!!!!!

LOL I'm allll about it! I live in a little yellow Florida Cracker House too so I feel like turquoise would go with it nicely ♡