Just want to share pictures of my coop build.

[Archbishop]

I recently picked up some chickens. They lived in my house in a crate for the first few weeks. Of course they go big very quickly so I I got busy and built them a coop. It turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. I still have a few things I want to add, but the for the moment the important part was reclaiming out dining room.
Without further adieu,

It starts with simple plan and bit of lumber. In my case I had some lumber laying around from many different remodeling project so I started with that.


Then I promptly realized this wasn't enough lumber so I trekked down to Lowes and bought even more lumber. (No Pics.)
I started by building the base and the floor and on this platform

This is a photo with the walls just started. I wanted to make sure that I had enough space for our chickens so I built it 5x5. This makes for a lot of scrap and waste if you're not fairly creative.
The right hand wall, closest to the bush shows the double door that can be used to clean out the coop. The front wall shows the start of the nesting box. Not shown on the left hand wall is the chicken entrance.

My youngest son was a big help in building this. He was always ready to hand me a screws and what not. Here he is taking a break.

Here's an interior shot of the skylight. Wanted to make sure they have plenty of natural light.

The next few shots are the construction of the nesting boxes. I still have to put the dividers in to make up the different "boxes".






Here's the coop more or less done minus the trim and paint.




Next I worked on the trim and the run.




Here are some close up pictures of the chicken door. It slides up and down via a rope attached to the door. The rope comes up and out the front of the coop near the the nesting box allowing you open and close the door without entering the run. I have plans to automate the door later.






And finally here's a photo of the coop done minus the wire fencing around the run. (notice the rope coming out of the upper left corner of the coop.This is to open and close the chicken door.


And here are the ladies checking out their new home while one of my boys looks on.


So that's it. my quick overview of my build.

 

[PAChickenChick2]

Excellent build! Only thing I would add is more ventilation that could be open/closed as needed. Here is a terrific post about the importance of MORE MORE MORE ventilation.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop

 

[JDMcK03]

Hello!

We are actually using the same siding as you. My hubby bought it (without me, gasp!!), and I hate hate MDF. I am so worried about cutting into it for the ventilation, fearing rain will just ruin it. I guess I am going to try to paint it well with exterior paint. And especially the cut areas for doors, etc. I hope it lasts! I guess we will find out

I do like your coop It looks simple to put together and not a lot of materials. Ours has turned into a shed (in case the girls dont work out), and is a much larger project than we ever really wanted to do. Would love to see the completed pics!! Your girls are lovely

 

[theoldchick]

Very nice! I agree about ventilation. More is better. Also, have the girls gone through fence?

I love the photo of the little boy with the chicks. It looks like he's lecturing them!

 

[Archbishop]

Nope. They poke their heads out, but they don't seem to fit through.

 

[Archbishop]

Well, for what it's worth I've worked with this siding before. It holds up just fine if painted well. (Including edges.) It's not as nice to work with though. Him buying it without asking?! Well, that's between the two of you.