My new coop (pics)

[plucky]

Just completed our hen coop! After studying many MANY coop designs, I attempted to get the best of all worlds...mobility, durability, weatherability, and predator-proof(ability).

We plan to let them range in a rotating poultry netting fence, then move the coop to a new area as needed...yet they hopefully have enough room in case we need ever need to keep them cooped. Enclosed area is insulated, hopefully helping not only with chilly winter nights, but sweltering summer days. My girls are now 5 weeks old, and I am eager to get them out if the weather will cooperate!

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[LinckHillPoultry]

That's really nice! Great job!

 

[tiffanyh]

Nice.

So there is hardware cloth on the floor too? Good idea for predators!

 

[Stormhorse23]

im too busy drooling over your barn.

 

[chickflick]

Nice job! How many chickens do you have? Where are you located? Chickens will love their new home.

 

[plucky]

Thanks for the nice feedback! We're in northern Arkansas...I have 14 girls - 5 Buff Orpingtons, 5 Barred Rocks, 2 RR Reds, and 2 Easter Eggers.

This forum is a GOLD MINE for good info, with lots of cool chicken people!

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Nice! The more I see all these nice smaller/portable coops the more I wish I didn't build the big one that I did!!

Good job!