Ended Official BYC Coop Page Contest #15

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Here's my "Just a Chicken Coop" article! https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/just-a-chicken-coop.80098/
"Just" a Chicken Coop

"Just" a Chicken Coop

I named this article after the motto that emerged for this coop, the thing we said to each other every time we worked on it: "It's just a chicken coop!". Both hubby and I can be a little perfectionist, and we often found ourselves waffling about what would be the *best* thing to do. At those...
 
Finally got mine written! I've been using it for a year now, so I feel good about how it's worked and held up. :)
Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas
Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

I live in south Texas, near San Antonio, and it’s hot here almost all year. I knew ventilation would be the name of the game and after seeing a few open air coop designs online I said “how about ALL ventilation then?” So that’s what I did! It doesn’t rain often, but it’s possible to get a pretty...
 
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Here's my submission for the contest!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/it-has-gutters-or-a-coop-and-run-from-the-ground-up.80197/
It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

"It has gutters!" is often the first comment I hear. Indeed; and we'll get to the reason for that eventually. But let's start at the beginning. As my esteemed colleague and sometime-bartender Paul tells me: you can change a plan, but only if you have one. Not to scale. 12' long, 6' wide, 8'...
 
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@BYC Project Manager, @Debbie292d, @GodLovesU, @GracePoultry, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @Noraaaaa, @TeresaW, @TroutFinn, @TwoCrows, @Yakisugi Coop

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This is a friendly reminder to submit your last-minute entries and make changes to existing entries. This contest ends tomorrow, August 16th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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Modular secondary coop

Modular secondary coop

I built this modular coop, which comes apart into four pieces, this spring to serve many functions: (1) As a stand-alone small coop to quarantine new or sick birds or as a jail for bullies: (2) As a run extension that creates more covered, secure space when we have to keep the birds locked...
Shelby’s Coop!

Shelby’s Coop!

Disclaimer This article’s sole purpose is to show off my coop and chickens, and give a few details. It is not a guide or a plan to build the coop. Coop After years of begging my dad to build my chickens a new coop it was finally finished last November. He started the coop by leveling the...
My Coop!

My Coop!

Hi! I have 15 chickens right now! So here are my flocks! (AS OF January 2025). I unfortunately don’t have any coop plans because my coop is over 4 years old! I am also incubating 22 eggs right now (GL wyandottes from my pen and black silkies from Wisconson)! COOPS: I have a large shed. First...
My coop!

My coop!

This beautiful blue coop belongs to my current flock of 5 hens. (Plus 19 more in spring) The coop was built by me and (mostly) my Dad. The whole build took around 1.5 months to complete. It's 8'x10' and at the highest point, it's 6' tall. Windows were added for extra ventilation on nice days...
"Just" a Chicken Coop

"Just" a Chicken Coop

I named this article after the motto that emerged for this coop, the thing we said to each other every time we worked on it: "It's just a chicken coop!". Both hubby and I can be a little perfectionist, and we often found ourselves waffling about what would be the *best* thing to do. At those...
Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

I live in south Texas, near San Antonio, and it’s hot here almost all year. I knew ventilation would be the name of the game and after seeing a few open air coop designs online I said “how about ALL ventilation then?” So that’s what I did! It doesn’t rain often, but it’s possible to get a pretty...
It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

"It has gutters!" is often the first comment I hear. Indeed; and we'll get to the reason for that eventually. But let's start at the beginning. As my esteemed colleague and sometime-bartender Paul tells me: you can change a plan, but only if you have one. Not to scale. 12' long, 6' wide, 8'...

Any article edited after the contest closes will be disqualified.

Once the contest ends, we will review each entry for several key factors, as outlined below.

Please note that any entry that violates the rules listed below will be disqualified.
  • Plagiarism
  • Images from free image sites and Creative Commons are allowed with the following:
    • Attribution to the photographer
    • The name of the free image site
    • A link to the free image.
  • Absolutely NO COPYRIGHTED content allowed!
  • No screenshots from the web, books, or magazines are allowed.
  • All drawings and/or illustrations must be created by you. No screenshots from the web, books, or magazines are allowed.
  • ALL pictures MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
Your entry will *not* be disqualified for these:
  • Spelling errors
  • Grammatical errors
  • Punctuation errors
They will affect your score, so we strongly recommend using a free checker like Grammarly.

Thanks, and good luck!
 
@BYC Project Manager, @Debbie292d, @GodLovesU, @GracePoultry, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @Noraaaaa, @TeresaW, @TroutFinn, @TwoCrows, @Yakisugi Coop

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Just a friendly reminder to edit your entries and to get those last-minute entries in! This contest ends tonight, August 16th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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Only 12 hours to go!​
Modular secondary coop

Modular secondary coop

I built this modular coop, which comes apart into four pieces, this spring to serve many functions: (1) As a stand-alone small coop to quarantine new or sick birds or as a jail for bullies: (2) As a run extension that creates more covered, secure space when we have to keep the birds locked...
Shelby’s Coop!

Shelby’s Coop!

Disclaimer This article’s sole purpose is to show off my coop and chickens, and give a few details. It is not a guide or a plan to build the coop. Coop After years of begging my dad to build my chickens a new coop it was finally finished last November. He started the coop by leveling the...
My Coop!

My Coop!

Hi! I have 15 chickens right now! So here are my flocks! (AS OF January 2025). I unfortunately don’t have any coop plans because my coop is over 4 years old! I am also incubating 22 eggs right now (GL wyandottes from my pen and black silkies from Wisconson)! COOPS: I have a large shed. First...
My coop!

My coop!

This beautiful blue coop belongs to my current flock of 5 hens. (Plus 19 more in spring) The coop was built by me and (mostly) my Dad. The whole build took around 1.5 months to complete. It's 8'x10' and at the highest point, it's 6' tall. Windows were added for extra ventilation on nice days...
"Just" a Chicken Coop

"Just" a Chicken Coop

I named this article after the motto that emerged for this coop, the thing we said to each other every time we worked on it: "It's just a chicken coop!". Both hubby and I can be a little perfectionist, and we often found ourselves waffling about what would be the *best* thing to do. At those...
Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

I live in south Texas, near San Antonio, and it’s hot here almost all year. I knew ventilation would be the name of the game and after seeing a few open air coop designs online I said “how about ALL ventilation then?” So that’s what I did! It doesn’t rain often, but it’s possible to get a pretty...
It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

"It has gutters!" is often the first comment I hear. Indeed; and we'll get to the reason for that eventually. But let's start at the beginning. As my esteemed colleague and sometime-bartender Paul tells me: you can change a plan, but only if you have one. Not to scale. 12' long, 6' wide, 8'...

Any article edited after the contest closes will be disqualified.

Once the contest ends, we will review each entry for several key factors, as outlined below.

Please note that any entry that violates the rules listed below will be disqualified.
  • Plagiarism
  • Images from free image sites and Creative Commons are allowed with the following:
    • Attribution to the photographer
    • The name of the free image site
    • A link to the free image.
  • Absolutely NO COPYRIGHTED content allowed!
  • No screenshots from the web, books, or magazines are allowed.
  • All drawings and/or illustrations must be created by you. No screenshots from the web, books, or magazines are allowed.
  • ALL pictures MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
Your entry will *not* be disqualified for these:
  • Spelling errors
  • Grammatical errors
  • Punctuation errors
They will affect your score, so we strongly recommend using a free checker like Grammarly.

Thanks, and good luck!
 
@BYC Project Manager, @Debbie292d, @GodLovesU, @GracePoultry, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @Noraaaaa, @TeresaW, @TroutFinn, @TwoCrows, @Yakisugi Coop
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This contest is now closed!
Thank you so much to everyone who participated!
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@GodLovesU, @GracePoultry, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @Noraaaaa, @TroutFinn, @Yakisugi Coop
Now that the contest is closed and we have begun judging, please refrain from making any edits to your articles. Any article edited between now and when we announce the winners will be disqualified.


And here is the new contest!
Official BYC Coop Page Contest #16
 
To submit to our open Coop Page contest, click here!
Official BYC Coop Page Contest #16

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Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for! The judges have finished judging, and we have our winners!

First Place @TroutFinn
It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

"It has gutters!" is often the first comment I hear. Indeed; and we'll get to the reason for that eventually. But let's start at the beginning. As my esteemed colleague and sometime-bartender Paul tells me: you can change a plan, but only if you have one. Not to scale. 12' long, 6' wide, 8'...

Second Place @lillykew
"Just" a Chicken Coop

"Just" a Chicken Coop

I named this article after the motto that emerged for this coop, the thing we said to each other every time we worked on it: "It's just a chicken coop!". Both hubby and I can be a little perfectionist, and we often found ourselves waffling about what would be the *best* thing to do. At those...

Third Place @mollygrace
Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

I live in south Texas, near San Antonio, and it’s hot here almost all year. I knew ventilation would be the name of the game and after seeing a few open air coop designs online I said “how about ALL ventilation then?” So that’s what I did! It doesn’t rain often, but it’s possible to get a pretty...

Fourth Place @GracePoultry
My coop!

My coop!

This beautiful blue coop belongs to my current flock of 5 hens. (Plus 19 more in spring) The coop was built by me and (mostly) my Dad. The whole build took around 1.5 months to complete. It's 8'x10' and at the highest point, it's 6' tall. Windows were added for extra ventilation on nice days...

Fifth Place @Yakisugi Coop
Modular secondary coop

Modular secondary coop

I built this modular coop, which comes apart into four pieces, this spring to serve many functions: (1) As a stand-alone small coop to quarantine new or sick birds or as a jail for bullies: (2) As a run extension that creates more covered, secure space when we have to keep the birds locked...

@TroutFinn, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @GracePoultry & @Yakisugi Coop I will be sending you instructions on how to claim your prizes momentarily!
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A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated, this wouldn't have been possible without all of your entries!!!! :bow :clap Great job everyone, this was so much fun!! :wee
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~ Shout out to all of the judges who 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)
 
BYC Project Manager said:
To submit to our open Coop Page contest, click here!
Official BYC Coop Page Contest #16

full



Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for! The judges have finished judging, and we have our winners!

First Place @TroutFinn
It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

It Has Gutters! or, a Coop and Run from the Ground Up

"It has gutters!" is often the first comment I hear. Indeed; and we'll get to the reason for that eventually. But let's start at the beginning. As my esteemed colleague and sometime-bartender Paul tells me: you can change a plan, but only if you have one. Not to scale. 12' long, 6' wide, 8'...

Second Place @lillykew
"Just" a Chicken Coop

"Just" a Chicken Coop

I named this article after the motto that emerged for this coop, the thing we said to each other every time we worked on it: "It's just a chicken coop!". Both hubby and I can be a little perfectionist, and we often found ourselves waffling about what would be the *best* thing to do. At those...

Third Place @mollygrace
Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South Texas

I live in south Texas, near San Antonio, and it’s hot here almost all year. I knew ventilation would be the name of the game and after seeing a few open air coop designs online I said “how about ALL ventilation then?” So that’s what I did! It doesn’t rain often, but it’s possible to get a pretty...

Fourth Place @GracePoultry
My coop!

My coop!

This beautiful blue coop belongs to my current flock of 5 hens. (Plus 19 more in spring) The coop was built by me and (mostly) my Dad. The whole build took around 1.5 months to complete. It's 8'x10' and at the highest point, it's 6' tall. Windows were added for extra ventilation on nice days...

Fifth Place @Yakisugi Coop
Modular secondary coop

Modular secondary coop

I built this modular coop, which comes apart into four pieces, this spring to serve many functions: (1) As a stand-alone small coop to quarantine new or sick birds or as a jail for bullies: (2) As a run extension that creates more covered, secure space when we have to keep the birds locked...

@TroutFinn, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @GracePoultry & @Yakisugi Coop I will be sending you instructions on how to claim your prizes momentarily!
thank you.png


A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated, this wouldn't have been possible without all of your entries!!!! :bow :clap Great job everyone, this was so much fun!! :wee
yippiechickie.gif


~ Shout out to all of the judges who 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)
Click to expand...
@TroutFinn, @lillykew, @mollygrace, @GracePoultry & @Yakisugi Coop, congratulations!
 

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