DIY “Magnolia Style” Coop 🐔

[carmensue10]

I may post a separate one of the inside and other wall that isn’t shown with the window and functional shutters! This was a 4 week project (more like 5 because it’s 95% complete.) My husband spent any and all of his spare time constructing this himself. He found plans on Pinterest and decided to go for it! I could not be more pleased with how it turned out. I call it the “Magnoliafied” coop since it’s the quintessential stark white with wood and black hardware. Thanks for taking a peek at it! I have 18 chicks that still have some more time before heading in there!

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Beautiful! How big is it?

That’s incredible!

 

[carmensue10]

Beautiful! How big is it?

That’s incredible!

The dimensions are 8′ x 8′ 7″ for the main coop and the run is an additional 6’4” x 16′ for a grand total of 8′ 7″ x 24′. My husband added 4 inches to the height of the run so he wouldn’t have to duck his head when walking!

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Nice! Though there is one problem... if your planning on keeping all the chicks, the run may be on the small side. Of course, I love to give chickens extra room, and if you free range them, they will probably be ok.

 

[carmensue10]

Nice! Though there is one problem... if your planning on keeping all the chicks, the run may be on the small side. Of course, I love to give chickens extra room, and if you free range them, they will probably be ok.

They will be free range

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC.

The coop looks VERY well-built and I love the fact that your husband thought to make it tall enough for him.

However, I'm concerned that you are lacking in ventilation -- especially because it's out in the open in full sun. Yes, you have the really big window, but I don't see any soffit and ridge or gable venting (heat and ammonia both rise).

Where, in general, are you located? Climate matters a lot -- here in the Steamy Southeast (central NC), I need even more than the usual recommendation of 1 square foot per adult, standard-sized hen.

 

[carmensue10]

Welcome to BYC.

The coop looks VERY well-built and I love the fact that your husband thought to make it tall enough for him.

However, I'm concerned that you are lacking in ventilation -- especially because it's out in the open in full sun. Yes, you have the really big window, but I don't see any soffit and ridge or gable venting (heat and ammonia both rise).

Where, in general, are you located? Climate matters a lot -- here in the Steamy Southeast (central NC), I need even more than the usual recommendation of 1 square foot per adult, standard-sized hen.

On the roof line, where the roof meets the coop, there is a 6 inch ventilation gap on both sides, there is a window, and there is a wide open 6’x4’ opening that leads to the run.
We got these plans for the coop from a woman who lives in our general area (Texas) and she has 20 chickens and they’re doing wonderfully.

 

[3KillerBs]

On the roof line, where the roof meets the coop, there is a 6 inch ventilation gap on both sides, there is a window, and there is a wide open 6’x4’ opening that leads to the run.
We got these plans for the coop from a woman who lives in our general area (Texas) and she has 20 chickens and they’re doing wonderfully.

Good.

That roof line vent wasn't visible on my screen. It makes all the difference.