Chicks get a new home

[mcycle12]

I'm finally done with the coop/run. I'm new to this, so I read as much as possible before putting it together. I made a video of what it looks like and moving the birds out to it from the brooder box. We will only have four chickens, so it is on the smaller side.

I changed a couple of things since the video was made. The chicks were slipping on the pop door ramp, so I added some wide, rough tape to it like what is used on skateboards. I had a bunch of it from a tractor restoration. The roosting bars were changed around and there is now a way for them to climb up on them instead of trying to fly in the small coop.

Thanks for all the knowledgeable members who contribute so much wisdom on this site.

Here's the video:

 

[mcycle12]

Next up will be a water catchment system on the back of the roof. Hopefully I can tie into a watering system for the chickens. Do the cup drinkers work better than water nipples?

 

[feather13]

What a beautiful, well-crafted coop and lovely chickens! Thanks for posting this detailed video and for sharing all your hard work.

 

[Ryguy3684]

Great job on the coop and video. I've always used the water cups, so I'm not very objective, but they work great for both the birds and myself.

 

[aart]

Nice coop!
Solid, secure, and nicely fabricated.
What are dimensions of coop itself...and length of run?
Would love to see some updated pics of ramp and roosts.

Welcome to BYC! @mcycle12
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[eaking]

Next up will be a water catchment system on the back of the roof. Hopefully I can tie into a watering system for the chickens. Do the cup drinkers work better than water nipples?

Mine use the cup drinkers. This one, specifically: https://www.royal-rooster.com/waterers/drinker-with-twin-cups.html and it works really well. It's expensive but, IMO, worth it for the amount of water (and feed) you won't lose on the ground.

 

[Jeanw]

AWESOME! You have skills and the chicks are adorable!

 

[mcycle12]

Nice coop!
Solid, secure, and nicely fabricated.
What are dimensions of coop itself...and length of run?
Would love to see some updated pics of ramp and roosts.

Overall dimensions are ten feet wide and six feet deep. The coop is 24" off the ground and measures six feet long and 40" wide.

Thanks for the tip about the account details. I completed it. I live in Southern New Jersey. The heat index was 100 plus when I was constructing the coop. The temperatures gave me a good idea of how the ventilation was working.

I'll get additional pics.

 

[RobertaD1]

Look how well behaved your girls are! My last batch would fly right out of the brooder box the SECOND the top was opened an INCH at 3 weeks...LOL....
Beautiful coop/run!

 

[Vickischics]

I'm finally done with the coop/run. I'm new to this, so I read as much as possible before putting it together. I made a video of what it looks like and moving the birds out to it from the brooder box. We will only have four chickens, so it is on the smaller side.

I changed a couple of things since the video was made. The chicks were slipping on the pop door ramp, so I added some wide, rough tape to it like what is used on skateboards. I had a bunch of it from a tractor restoration. The roosting bars were changed around and there is now a way for them to climb up on them instead of trying to fly in the small coop.

Thanks for all the knowledgeable members who contribute so much wisdom on this site.

Here's the video:

Can I move in???
Nice Coop!