Large Open Coop with Covered Run Design & Build with Costs and Pics

[Missceegee]

Today we began building what I’ve currently named The Egg McMansion. I reserve the right to rename it later.

PLANS or rather random notes
It’s Florida so it’s hot and humid a lot of the year and quite wet at times. My Cluck Wagon mobile coop is not working as planned so I’m switching to a stationary coop.
- current 20 hens and 1 roo with 6 five week chicks in isolation. Goal is space for 25-30 total.
- they will have 2000 sq ft of pasture at a time in electric fence in addition or perhaps some free ranging
- 10’ x 38’ Total with 90-100 sq ft in the elevated henhouse/coop and the rest in a secure run either fully or partially covered
- area beneath coop will be fenced for baby chicks or behavioral isolation needs
- Slant tin roof can walk upright throughout
- Inspired by Carolina coops and the TX open air one on this site.
- hemp deep litter for the coop area
- removable roost bars
- auto Electric door to pasture or free range
- best nest box (love these)
- on high & dry land for us. In the shade of trees completely save a small area which is good due to heat
- wood chip, leaves, misc run floor
***undecided things - partially or fully covered run area; front wall to henhouse option even if just chicken wire; hardware cloth to ground vs skirt boards

 

[Missceegee]

Inspiration photos from this site. Gtb66 with the gorgeous large one and Apologies I didn’t keep name of the other.

 

[Missceegee]

Day 1 Progress
- Purchased wood, concrete, screws, etc. from Lowes
- staked out the area, 4x4 posts in and some rough framing done
- supply receipts below

Lowe’s Receipt

​ 4-4-8 TREATED #2 GRADE TIMBERS $ 95.76 Item #: 552328 12 @ 7.98 2-4-8 TC TREATED #2 PRIME $ 46.80 Item #: 196087 10 @ 4.68 2-4-12 TC TREATED #2 PRIME $ 32.32 Item #: 196496 4 @ 8.08 .160X3-1/2 SDWS FRMGTANT25 50CT $ 14.98 Item #: 2132140 1 @ 14.98 LG JAR PWRPRO INT 9DX2-1/2 $ 24.98 Item #: 1147866 1 @ 24.98 A21Z 2X1 ANGLE ZMAX (+2186) $ 13.60 Item #: 96871 20 @ 0.68 2-4-8 TOP CHOICE #2-PRIME STUD $ 124.04 Item #: 7001 28 @ 4.43 2-4-12 TOP CHOICE KD WHITEWOOD $ 132.48 Item #: 28349 16 @ 8.28 SAKRETE 60-LB CONCRETE MIX $ 15.52 Item #: 293316 4 @ 3.88 Invoice Subtotal $ 500.48​

Invoice Subtotal​ $ 500.48​ Subtotal​ $ 500.48​ Total Tax​ $ 37.54​ Total​ $ 538.02​

BEDDING - from Old Dominion Hemp
the shipping cost was crazy
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Large Animal Hemp Bedding (33-Pound Bag)	6	$173.94
Subtotal:	$173.94
Shipping:	$118.20 via UPS® Ground
Payment method:	Credit Card
Total:	$292.14

PVC Coated Hardware Cloth from Deerfence.com - free shipping yay

Order summary​

PVC Coated Galvanized Steel Hardware Cloth - 19 Gauge × 2 4' x 100' / 0.5" x 0.5" $379.90​ Subtotal $379.90​ Shipping $0.00​ Taxes $28.49​ Total $408.39 USD​

 

[3KillerBs]

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I didn't dare keep records on the costs for Neuchickenstein, which was largely framed during the height of Covid lumber shortages.

 

[Missceegee]

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I didn't dare keep records on the costs for Neuchickenstein, which was largely framed during the height of Covid lumber shortages.

This is the best name!

 

[Missceegee]

Day 2 Receipts

Lowes for roofing, wood, misc

​ Order Date : 08/26/21 13:29:16

Item Price 1-4-12 #2 SYP S4S $ 162.40 Item #: 4599 14 @ 11.60 2-4-12 TOP CHOICE KD WHITEWOOD $ 8.28 Item #: 28349 1 @ 8.28 2-4-12 TC TREATED #2 PRIME $ 32.32 Item #: 196496 4 @ 8.08 2-4-8 TREATED #2 GRADE LUMBER $ 27.76 Item #: 312282 8 @ 3.47 1/2 CAT TREATED CDX PLYWOOD $ 68.76 Item #: 195323 2 @ 34.38 ROOF 29 GA 12-FT 5V CRIMP GALV $ 425.76 Item #: 12505 12 @ 35.48 LUS24Z 2INX4IN JOIST HNGR +116 $ 11.76 Item #: 108777 12 @ 0.98 66L 6X6 L STRAP (+14147) $ 19.92 Item #: 96635 4 @ 4.98 A21Z 2X1 ANGLE ZMAX (+2186) $ 16.32 Item #: 96871 24 @ 0.68 Invoice 66076 Subtotal $ 773.28​

Invoice 66076 Subtotal​ $ 773.28​ Subtotal​ $ 773.28​ Total Tax​ $ 58.00​ Total​ $ 831.28​

Total # of items purchased: 81​ Excludes fees, services and special order items​

Another Lowe’s order (online)

2-in x 4-in x 10-ft Spruce Pine Fir Lumber Item #: 27172 |Model #: S204SE.294.10 Unit Price $7.27 |Subtotal $21.81	QTY 3

1-in x 4-in x 12-ft Square Unfinished Southern Yellow Pine Board Item #: 4599 |Model #: 4599 Unit Price $11.60 |Subtotal $58.00 QTY 5

2.16-ft x 12-ft Ribbed Silver Steel Roof Panel Item #: 12505 |Model #: 5V291200 Unit Price $35.48 |Subtotal $283.84 QTY 8

Sequentia 48-in x 96-in Embossed White Wall Panel Item #: 8566 |Model #: FTSTF.1031 Unit Price $36.00 |Subtotal $108.00	QTY 3

Order Total	$507.02
Total Tax	$35.37
Shipping/Delivery	$0.00
Subtotal	$471.65
Total Savings	$0.00
Order Date	08/26/2021

 

[3KillerBs]

This is the best name!

We were calling it "The Chicken Palace". My DH said we should name the first rooster "Ludwig" since he'll be the king of an expensive palace and a friend of mine suggested the calling the coop Neuchickenstein.

 

[Missceegee]

We were calling it "The Chicken Palace". My DH said we should name the first rooster "Ludwig" since he'll be the king of an expensive palace and a friend of mine suggested the calling the coop Neuchickenstein.

I first bought a double a frame cedar tractor and fence (Feb). It’s so hard to move. Then built the mobile Cluck Wagon just a couple months ago. Wrong floor and not tall enough for me inside. So here’s hoping I like this better. My per egg cost is astronomical.

 

[Sally PB]

"Ludwig"

Beethoven!

 

[3KillerBs]

Beethoven!