DIY Coop in progress

[Ladyquitachicks]

This is where I’ve gotten so far. The long side at the front will have double doors for cleaning purposes. One side end will house 3 maybe 4 nesting boxes with a flap to retrieve eggs. Will have a 2 inch opening along the top of all sides except the front that will be covered with hardware cloth. Adding a floor, probably some tin on the roof, some roosting bars on the inside. Not sure what else but they have plenty room. Eventually it’ll get a walk-in run extension.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Looking forward to updates!

How big is it? How tall?

 

[Ladyquitachicks]

Looking forward to updates!

How big is it? How tall?

It’s 6x4x4. Wanted to see how they’ll look inside once it’s finished

 

[Ladyquitachicks]

Thinking of using these as nesting boxes.

 

[21hens-incharge]

OOOOH! They are getting big fast! That's a pretty group you have there.


Are you going to put it on legs? I didn't mind cleaning the one I had that size when it was on legs.

Mine was raised 2'. It was easy enough to accomplish using just one fence post cut to size.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Thinking of using these as nesting boxes.

Those are nice! I refuse to show those to my hens! Mine have dish pans as nest box liners.

 

[Ladyquitachicks]

OOOOH! They are getting big fast! That's a pretty group you have there.


Are you going to put it on legs? I didn't mind cleaning the one I had that size when it was on legs.

Mine was raised 2'. It was easy enough to accomplish using just one fence post cut to size.

Yes, I plan to add legs then fence everything in but for now I just need something bigger for them to roost in.

 

[21hens-incharge]

You're making progress for sure.

If you get stuck along the way I know you will get help here.

 

[mowin]

Looking good. If you only have 3 hens, your not going to need 4 nest boxes. 2 will be plenty, and realistically, they will probably all use the same one.

 

[Ladyquitachicks]

You're making progress for sure.

If you get stuck along the way I know you will get help here.

Definitely!