First time chicken owner, just built my coop!!!

[SeattleLeah]

I had never thought about having chickens but one day I woke up with the idea in my mind. The more research I did, the more I was hooked. A few weeks later I started building my first coop. It took about 2 weekends to finish and get the yard fenced in for the ladies "free range" pleasure. The coop is 6x4' and 4' tall. The hen house is 3X2'. I am using coffee chaff bedding (free!!) and installed a swinging perch which the girls just love. I only have two hens right now but I already have hatching fever

here are some photos of the finished product:

 

[Kevin565]

It looks amazing!

 

[Calomel]

Oh that swinging perch is just adorable! I love your coop.

 

[amorrill]

That is a gorgeous coop, I love how it opens up! Your girls are really cute too!

 

[BGinVA]

Great coop, love the natural aspects you have incorporated!

 

[Going Quackers]

Really nicely done! You actually gave me an idea to go find a tree stump for my run lol

 

[Troop1379]

looks great

 

[SeattleLeah]

Thanks!! I am pretty pleased with it so far. Of course, I wish I had gone a few square feet bigger, and a foot taller (I think just about everyone feels that way when they are done with the build).

I just read a great article here on BYC about how important air flow is. So my next project is to add some more ventilation to the hen house.

 

[chicksbunsdog]

Nice job - I also love the swinging perch - may have to add that to our run once we finally complete!

 

[KristinLLB]

Sweet gig your chickens have! They look happy! I love the natural elements you put in too. Very pretty coop and run!