First-time chicken raiser, wanting to show off my coop (quite proud of it!) :)

[tkpopeye]

I am a newbee and wanted to share and show off the coop that I had built! I am quite proud of it!

I had incorporated my chicken coop (about ~4' x ~13') under my shed that I had built last year. Maximizing the space, I positioned the shed at the edge of my level yard, to where I have a slopped wooded area where there is no lawn. I also utilized the space below to include a 16'x16' run for my 10 hens. I made 3 nesting boxes out of a pallet that I have at the bottom of the stairs, making it an easy go-and-grab for the eggs.

This is my first year raising chickens but they seem pretty happy! They've been delivering eggs regularly to me for the past 1-3/4 months. I also began letting them roam the wooded area, clearing out the overgrown stuff. Of course, I only do this when I am working nearby so that I can keep an eye on them from the predators.

 

[Hanathehappyhen]

You have a beautiful coop for a flock of beautiful chickens, they're lucky!

 

[Domino-The-Rooster]

beautiful coop and nice hens

 

[JN_CO2022]

That is so cool! Love the chickens, what breed are they? I’m a newbie too with a small flock of 4. Wish we had more space to expand.

 

[Domino-The-Rooster]

I have only 14 but do you have a rooster JN_CO2022

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

A beautiful coop and nice-looking hens. Pretty eggs too!

 

[JN_CO2022]

I have only 14 but do you have a rooster JN_CO2022

I’m in suburbia with an HOA, hens only.

 

[Bladester]

Hi: Nice setup! Cheers!

 

[Krugerrand]

Very creative use of space. Nice work. My first thought was concern for lack of ventilation .... but I see you have it there in the back / underneath. Very smart.

 

[tkpopeye]

That is so cool! Love the chickens, what breed are they? I’m a newbie too with a small flock of 4. Wish we had more space to expand.

Thank you.
I have 4 Rhode Island Reds, 3 Black Sex Links and 3 Brown Longhorns.