How close to a road can I build a coop?

[kmk]

We live off a dirt road with minimal traffic. Most of the traffic consists of huge logging trucks. I don't want to disturb the chickens!

 

[sourland]

One thing I would be concerned with a coop close to the road is that someone might steal the birds.

 

[3KillerBs]

All you need to do is obey your local setback regulations.

We've had a manufactured home placed on our property over the past couple months and while I did leave them shut in the coop the day they actually brought the house in, I've had them out in the pen for all the other operations -- including running trenchers down the hard-packed, gravel driveway on the other side of the storage shed that sits right next to the coop -- not 20 feet away from the chickens.

Chipotle, the California White who is always my most curious bird, decided to perch on the feeder shelter and supervise the electricians.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-supervisor.1429851/

 

[kmk]

One thing I would be concerned with a coop close to the road is that someone might steal the birds.

They better not lol! Maybe I should purchase more chicks. I was going to get eight to begin with, for two people.

 

[RojoMarz]

I imagine chickens will get used to what ever noise is normal for their setting. They may be skittish at first, but the noise will likely soon be a nonissue.

 

[Chickenman MAN]

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One thing I would be concerned with a coop close to the road is that someone might steal the birds.

If worried they can install security cameras. Or, put in place a fence... if you have a gun that always helps lol (not to hurt anyone but if someone tries to steal your chooks and you have a rifle they may take you more seriously) hopefully it doesnt come to that

 

[Chickenman MAN]

I imagine chickens will get used to what ever noise is normal for their setting. They may be skittish at first, but the noise will likely soon be a nonissue.

Same here, mine are ex-bats, they used to hate the wind and rain and cars but are fine with it now

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Closer than your county setbacks will allow. Meet that minimum, and you are fine. We also live on a road with big logging trucks driving by periodically. I left 150' of woods as a sound barrier - trust me, its not really much quieter. Your birds will get used to it, more quickly than you will.