Our diy hobbit house chicken coop

[ScottandSam]

great build. looks awesome.
Scott

 

[junebuggena]

Not nearly enough. A draft in terms of chicken coops is not the same as what we typically think of in human dwellings. You need a lot of airflow through the coop, especially above the birds while they are roosting, but the wind should not be blowing directly on the birds. That is what is meant by well ventilated but draft free.

 

[chickencheeper]

Not nearly enough. A draft in terms of chicken coops is not the same as what we typically think of in human dwellings. You need a lot of airflow through the coop, especially above the birds while they are roosting, but the wind should not be blowing directly on the birds. That is what is meant by well ventilated but draft free.

Sounds good, we will add some more vents

 

[aart]

Agrees about the ventilation.

Is the roof water tight?

What is your climate?
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Not understanding the purpose of the 'winter' only insulated wall?

It's very cool build, looks like y'all had a blast building it, I have a soft spot for hobbit huts, curves, and shingles. Great build pics.

 

[chickencheeper]

Agrees about the ventilation.

Is the roof water tight?

What is your climate?
Putting your location in your profile is easy, then it's always there!

Not understanding the purpose of the 'winter' only insulated wall?

It's very cool build, looks like y'all had a blast building it, I have a soft spot for hobbit huts, curves, and shingles. Great build pics.

The roof is very water tight, we used thick roofing rubber in between the dirt and boards, the insulated wall is removable, we just put it in. We’re located in Massachusetts

 

[aart]

The roof is very water tight, we used thick roofing rubber in between the dirt and boards, the insulated wall is removable, we just put it in. We’re located in Massachusetts

The rubber comes to or past or over the edge?
There's no roof overhang is why I ask.....
.....would think rain and snow melt might creep in.

 

[chickencheeper]

The rubber comes to or past or over the edge?
There's no roof overhang is why I ask.....
.....would think rain and snow melt might creep in.

If you look closely at some of the early building pics you can see the vines, they’re there for a lip and the rubber goes up the side.

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice build

 

[gimmie birdies]

I saw the pics before reading what you had to say about your coop and thought, "looks like a hobbit house" then that is what you said.

 

[Wise Woman]

Adorable!