plans similar to Carolina Coop

[mphansen64]

Hello everyone, I'm looking for detailed build plans for a coop and run similar to a Carolina Coop (https://carolinacoops.com/shop/carolina-coop/#.Xq7dnc17nIU). I'm handy enough that I am sure I can build (if I have plans), but they don't sell plans; only the $5K + unassembled coops.
thanks in advance
Mike

 

[crowber]

I'm building a coop like the American Coop from Carolina Coops. I mapped most of it out on sketchup if you're familiar with that program I can share the file. It's assembled as ~6x6 panels primarily with a ton of pocket screws. It's a spendy build, even as a diy, just so you know. It'll be somewhere over 1000-1500 for just the supplies, I've lost track. More if you do the the Carolina version.

 

[CinnaBun]

If you want step by step plans, you might want to buy them... something similar?--
https://heatherbullard.typepad.com/heather_bullard_collectio/2010/03/our-chicken-coop.html

Or follow a build/article from a member of this website? (Beautiful coop)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coop-build-deja-vu.1365931/page-2#post-22535719
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/adirondak5s-coop.75366/

Have you looked at the various coop article on this website? The Witchita Coop looks awesome! Check out the medium coops too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/small-coops.18/

 

[shicat]

I was poking around and found a place that will sell plans on something that looks like the 6'x12' American Coop from Carolina Coops for $95.

https://lonestarcoops.com/product/houston-coop-plans-pdf/

 

[mcfarnell]

Hello everyone, I'm looking for detailed build plans for a coop and run similar to a Carolina Coop (https://carolinacoops.com/shop/carolina-coop/#.Xq7dnc17nIU). I'm handy enough that I am sure I can build (if I have plans), but they don't sell plans; only the $5K + unassembled coops.
thanks in advance
Mike

I built a DIY version of the American Coop, and put a bunch of videos about it on YouTube. I had a lot of used material and found discounted products, so it wasn't too expensive.
Tour:

Cost:

1st Build Video (coop):

Chicken-Powered Door:

Plans: https://www.patreon.com/join/thequarteracrehomestead?

 

[GeoffreyH]

Hello everyone, I'm looking for detailed build plans for a coop and run similar to a Carolina Coop (https://carolinacoops.com/shop/carolina-coop/#.Xq7dnc17nIU). I'm handy enough that I am sure I can build (if I have plans), but they don't sell plans; only the $5K + unassembled coops.
thanks in advance
Mike

In the process of building one now. It is a 8x16. Cost will be around $1,200. Has taken a few weeks to complete. Sorry I can’t help with plans, I did most of the work from my head and figuring it out along the way.

 

[lonestarwoodcrafter]

I emailed them, they said:

HI Robert, Thank you for your interest in Carolina Coops! I'm sorry, we do not offer DIY plans for our coops. We have realized that it's a "near expert" level project when starting from scratch to do it exactly the way that we do. Sourcing the same materials is a challenge for the general public as well. For the expert builders out there, they can just typically study our photos and videos and create their own without step by step instructions. Please feel free to call with any questions or if we can help in any other way.

 

[ShawnJ]

I was poking around and found a place that will sell plans on something that looks like the 6'x12' American Coop from Carolina Coops for $95.

https://lonestarcoops.com/product/houston-coop-plans-pdf/

Thanks for this post, Shicat.

From my research, Carolina Coops appears to be the best designed manufactured chicken coop.
The Carolina Coops American Coop model was absolutely the exact coup we wanted, but I cannot presently afford to buy one. I was determined to find plans for a similarly built coop and found your post here.

I will be building this coop myself (in lieu of taking a family vacation this year). My wife and I have twins (8) and a five y/o. We counted the many benefits of building this coop versus going on vacation this year, and we are thankful we made this decision. As much as we would have liked to go on vacation this year (we could certainly use one), we determined that the benefits and blessings of building this coop versus going on a vacation are quite substantial.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

I never got a reply from them. I would love if you could share the plans with us. It would be a good winter project. Thanks so much.

@crowber Was kind enough to share their sketchup file with me way back in 2020.
It's not a blueprint or parts list. You'll have to do your own reverse engineering based on their description of how the 6' panels fit together and these pictures. Their coop with run was 6'x18'. The larger coop/run is what we are building. It's 8'x24'. I'll be starting a separate thread on that build when we've actually started.

 

[woodworm]

They didn't say when it would be ready, but in Carolina Coops podcast yesterday they did say they are planning on selling their plans.