It is finally finished. My first coop. (hopefully my last)

[Thomas70]

Well I did it. It took me 8 weeks. Lots of blood, sweat, and cash. The chooks are now 8 weeks as well and huge!

I planned this build on two different things. My first was coop in the woods. She did a great job on their coop and was my inspiration. I thank them for posting their story. I also purchased a shed plan and used some things from that as well.

Here it is. Thanks.

I am figuring you spent at least 2 grand on this coop. I am not trying to put you down but chickens are not that picky and don't care about having something that fancy. I figure the fancy was just to satisfy your taste. The real thing that got me was the railing, did you expect the chickens to roost on it or was that just what you liked. Hey take it as constructive criticism but you could saved a lot of money if you had made it more simplistic.

 

[Slaphappy]

I am figuring you spent at least 2 grand on this coop. I am not trying to put you down but chickens are not that picky and don't care about having something that fancy. I figure the fancy was just to satisfy your taste. The real thing that got me was the railing, did you expect the chickens to roost on it or was that just what you liked. Hey take it as constructive criticism but you could saved a lot of money if you had made it more simplistic.

I am unsure what you mean by railing? Did you mean the roost bar over the poop board? Most all are already roosting on it and it is working flawlessly for cleanup so far. Yes I made it fancy because the wife said if we built a coop in the backyard that it had to look very nice and appealing. The inside and design of the coop was all me based solely on keeping things easy on maintenance as well as not having to fill my shed with chicken supplies. I understand completely the simplicity and practicality of keeping chickens. I see a lot of coops and pictures on this forum that are basic wooden boxes for chickens to roost in. I however live in a suburban city outside of Chicago. We are not allowed to free range. I did not, nor my wife, wanted it to be an eyesore for neighbors or guests.

So yes I spent a lot. But my rebutle is people spend tons of cash daily on stuff they don't NEED. I did not buy a boat. I did not buy a Tesla. I built a coop that will last, look great, and hopefully help me stay in this hobby for a long time because of ease of maintenance. I'm very happy with it and am proud of the work I put into. That's all that matters.

 

[janiedoe]

It's beautiful! Be proud! You'll enjoy it more than a boat or a Tesla.
You're hens may not care how it looks but your wife does. Tell her she is a lucky lady.

 

[Folly's place]

Again, wonderful coop. And, 'Happy wife, happy life'!
Mary

 

[HopeSprings]

I am unsure what you mean by railing? Did you mean the roost bar over the poop board? Most all are already roosting on it and it is working flawlessly for cleanup so far. Yes I made it fancy because the wife said if we built a coop in the backyard that it had to look very nice and appealing. The inside and design of the coop was all me based solely on keeping things easy on maintenance as well as not having to fill my shed with chicken supplies. I understand completely the simplicity and practicality of keeping chickens. I see a lot of coops and pictures on this forum that are basic wooden boxes for chickens to roost in. I however live in a suburban city outside of Chicago. We are not allowed to free range. I did not, nor my wife, wanted it to be an eyesore for neighbors or guests.

So yes I spent a lot. But my rebutle is people spend tons of cash daily on stuff they don't NEED. I did not buy a boat. I did not buy a Tesla. I built a coop that will last, look great, and hopefully help me stay in this hobby for a long time because of ease of maintenance. I'm very happy with it and am proud of the work I put into. That's all that matters.

Yeah, I spent much more than I'd expected, but I got a nice sized shed adjoining the coop and a it's all, including the run, covered with a nice metal roof. It all makes me happy, and that's what counts!
(And sifting poop out of the sand atop the poop boards is somehow very satisfying! Go figure!)

 

[Helloworld]

Please don’t get mad when they start pooping all over it ok? Lol it is nice. Where do you live? Jk

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

I am unsure what you mean by railing? Did you mean the roost bar over the poop board? Most all are already roosting on it and it is working flawlessly for cleanup so far. Yes I made it fancy because the wife said if we built a coop in the backyard that it had to look very nice and appealing. The inside and design of the coop was all me based solely on keeping things easy on maintenance as well as not having to fill my shed with chicken supplies. I understand completely the simplicity and practicality of keeping chickens. I see a lot of coops and pictures on this forum that are basic wooden boxes for chickens to roost in. I however live in a suburban city outside of Chicago. We are not allowed to free range. I did not, nor my wife, wanted it to be an eyesore for neighbors or guests.

So yes I spent a lot. But my rebutle is people spend tons of cash daily on stuff they don't NEED. I did not buy a boat. I did not buy a Tesla. I built a coop that will last, look great, and hopefully help me stay in this hobby for a long time because of ease of maintenance. I'm very happy with it and am proud of the work I put into. That's all that matters.

And you did an amazing job. Your coop is beautiful and I thoroughly understand that you wanted it to look good to your neighbors. Some of the flimsy coops some people keep their chickens in are scary to look at and imagine keeping living beings in.

 

[aart]

So yes I spent a lot. But my rebutle is people spend tons of cash daily on stuff they don't NEED. I did not buy a boat. I did not buy a Tesla. I built a coop that will last, look great, and hopefully help me stay in this hobby for a long time because of ease of maintenance. I'm very happy with it and am proud of the work I put into. That's all that matters.

No need to justify your build,
but that's great post and I agree with every word of it.

 

[hispoptart]

WOW! That's beautiful!

 

[Slaphappy]

No need to justify your build,
but that's great post and I agree with every word of it.

Thank you @aart