I built my first coup!

[Mtman]

I built our first chicken coup! It’s pretty big at 12x19 with 6x8 housing. I put chicken wire on top and buried it in the ground.
A friend who raises chickens is going to give us three but we’re going to get a dozen more. Wish us luck.

 

[CTblitzen]

That looks great! Fantastic job for a first coop. Looks quite roomy

 

[Mtman]

Thank you

 

[Xlynnex]

Looks awesome!

 

[DobieLover]

You did a good job on the coop construction.
But the chicken wire is going to disintegrate under ground and is doing nothing to protect the chickens. It will keep them in, but not much out. You might want to consider upgrading to 1/2" hardware cloth at a minimum to secure the coop to keep them safe at night.
I would use it on the run too. And to make a 2' wide predator apron.

 

[aart]

And to make a 2' wide predator apron.

Yes!
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

Nice and big...Yayyy!
Is coop open to run?

Welcome to BYC! @Mtman
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[Mtman]

Yes!
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

Nice and big...Yayyy!
Is coop open to run?

Welcome to BYC! @Mtman
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
View attachment 2210785

The VIP is open to run at this time but I’ll be building a wall and a door this fall. I live in windy Iowa so I will want more protection for them.

 

[aart]

The VIP is open

Huh...VIP?

 

[Mtman]

lol. The coop.