Dreammaker
Songster
How's the judging going? There are some great entries in this year's contest! 
Ended Official BYC Coop Page Contest #12
- Thread starter casportpony
- Start date
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- #122
Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for! The judges have finished judging and we have our winners!
First Place - @Dreammaker
Coop Cod Estate: Our Charming and Eleggant Family Coop
Not unlike pregnancy, building our chicken coop took about 9 months of hard work, worrying, waiting, and wondering. Along the way, we appreciated the journey for all its highs and lows, successes and disappointments, lessons and memories. There was blood, sweat, and tears...And with one final...
- Dreammaker
- Comments: 20
- Reviews: 20
- Category: Medium Coops
Second Place - @DavidReaves
Purple Pullet Palace--small rolling coop with covered run
(For bigger views of any images or plans, click on the image or go to the gallery tab.)
I've considered chickens for many years, but always had some reason (including deed restrictions!) that kept me from them. As my granddaughter got old enough to help feed, water, and gather eggs, she...
- DavidReaves
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 11
- Category: Tractor Coops
Third Place - @kmart60
The Chookie McMansion
Take the video tour here or read on for the full story...
The Prequel - This is the story of the Little Coop That Grew. Once upon a time, there was a girl and a boy who decided they wanted a couple of chooks (that’s Australian for “chickens”). They were trying to live a contented, organic life...
- kmart60
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 16
- Category: Large Coops
Fourth Place - @ldirk7
The Burrow
I'd love to highlight my very first coop- The Burrow! This will be a long, picture heavy article. The Burrow was inspired by the Wichita Cabin Coop and the Chick Inn.
Photos of the rough plans are posted at the bottom of the article in case it helps anyone!
First, a VERY cautionary tale, and...
- ldirk7
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 6
- Category: Medium Coops
Fifth Place - @Ghost
A chicken-coop & rabbit-hutch: "The Bird & Bunny"
(2022-3-4) Update/Clarification:
Since many people have pointed-out a size 'problem' with this coop, it is worth strongly emphasizing that this coop is designed to be placed within a giant, 9x9m (~30x30ft), 81m² (~900ft²)(!), predator-proof pen, -far more 'round-the-clock space per bird/rabbit...
- Ghost
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 7
- Category: Small Coops
@Dreammaker, @DavidReaves, @kmart60, @ldirk7, @Ghost, I will be sending you instructions on how to claim your prizes momentarily!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated, this wouldn't have been possible without all of your entries!!!!
Great job everyone, this was so much fun!! 
~ Shout out to all of the judges that took the time to read all of the articles. I know this contest was incredibly difficult to judge and I appreciate all of you! ~
And THANK YOU to our BYC Sponsors (click to view & support them)
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Oh my goodness... not only are those coops amazing, but the articles themselves are so well done!
Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for! The judges have finished judging and we have our winners!
First Place - @Dreammaker
Coop Cod Estate: Our Charming and Eleggant Family Coop
Not unlike pregnancy, building our chicken coop took about 9 months of hard work, worrying, waiting, and wondering. Along the way, we appreciated the journey for all its highs and lows, successes and disappointments, lessons and memories. There was blood, sweat, and tears...And with one final...
- Dreammaker
- Comments: 20
- Reviews: 20
- Category: Medium Coops
Second Place - @DavidReaves
Purple Pullet Palace--small rolling coop with covered run
(For bigger views of any images or plans, click on the image or go to the gallery tab.) I've considered chickens for many years, but always had some reason (including deed restrictions!) that kept me from them. As my granddaughter got old enough to help feed, water, and gather eggs, she...
- DavidReaves
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 11
- Category: Tractor Coops
Third Place - @kmart60
The Chookie McMansion
Take the video tour here or read on for the full story... The Prequel - This is the story of the Little Coop That Grew. Once upon a time, there was a girl and a boy who decided they wanted a couple of chooks (that’s Australian for “chickens”). They were trying to live a contented, organic life...
- kmart60
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 16
- Category: Large Coops
Fourth Place - @ldirk7
The Burrow
I'd love to highlight my very first coop- The Burrow! This will be a long, picture heavy article. The Burrow was inspired by the Wichita Cabin Coop and the Chick Inn. Photos of the rough plans are posted at the bottom of the article in case it helps anyone! First, a VERY cautionary tale, and...
- ldirk7
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 6
- Category: Medium Coops
Fifth Place - @Ghost
A chicken-coop & rabbit-hutch: "The Bird & Bunny"
(2022-3-4) Update/Clarification: Since many people have pointed-out a size 'problem' with this coop, it is worth strongly emphasizing that this coop is designed to be placed within a giant, 9x9m (~30x30ft), 81m² (~900ft²)(!), predator-proof pen, -far more 'round-the-clock space per bird/rabbit...
- Ghost
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 7
- Category: Small Coops
@Dreammaker, @DavidReaves, @kmart60, @ldirk7, @Ghost, I will be sending you instructions on how to claim your prizes momentarily!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated, this wouldn't have been possible without all of your entries!!!!
~ Shout out to all of the judges that took the time to read all of the articles. I know this contest was incredibly difficult to judge and I appreciate all of you! ~
And THANK YOU to our BYC Sponsors (click to view & support them)
Congrats to the winners!!!
(and a HUGE KUDOS to @casportpony for doing such a wonderful job with this contest!!!)
Congratulations.
The prizes are well-deserved!
The prizes are well-deserved!
Congratulations everyone.
Dreammaker
Songster
Oh my goodness!!! Guys, I am so excited!!! I am beyond grateful and so, so honored. This coop project was one of the hardest, most wonderful things we've done and for it to be recognized in this way just warms my heart... My husband is smiling ear to ear right now 
BYC is an amazing community and I'm so happy to be part of it. I've gained so much knowledge and encouragement along the way. It is truly the best resource out there for all things chicken. Everyone who's helped us along the way with their valuable input (there are too many to name here, but trust me, I appreciate every one of you!): You guys made this possible!
Keep on living your chicken dreams, friends!
BYC is an amazing community and I'm so happy to be part of it. I've gained so much knowledge and encouragement along the way. It is truly the best resource out there for all things chicken. Everyone who's helped us along the way with their valuable input (there are too many to name here, but trust me, I appreciate every one of you!): You guys made this possible!
Keep on living your chicken dreams, friends!
Oh my goodness!!! Guys, I am so excited!!! I am beyond grateful and so, so honored. This coop project was one of the hardest, most wonderful things we've done and for it to be recognized in this way just warms my heart... My husband is smiling ear to ear right now
BYC is an amazing community and I'm so happy to be part of it. I've gained so much knowledge and encouragement along the way. It is truly the best resource out there for all things chicken. Everyone who's helped us along the way with their valuable input (there are too many to name here, but trust me, I appreciate every one of you!): You guys made this possible!
Keep on living your chicken dreams, friends!
Oh my goodness!!! Guys, I am so excited!!! I am beyond grateful and so, so honored. This coop project was one of the hardest, most wonderful things we've done and for it to be recognized in this way just warms my heart... My husband is smiling ear to ear right now
BYC is an amazing community and I'm so happy to be part of it. I've gained so much knowledge and encouragement along the way. It is truly the best resource out there for all things chicken. Everyone who's helped us along the way with their valuable input (there are too many to name here, but trust me, I appreciate every one of you!): You guys made this possible!
Keep on living your chicken dreams, friends!
Your First Place is absolutely deserved!
As I said in my review, both the coop and the article are models for people to strive for in the future.
Dreammaker
Songster
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me!
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