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[matsayz]

This is our first year with chickens and wow it's been fun. Below are some pictures and even a linked video of our coop. The run section start at 6x6 then expanded to 6x9 when we put the coop together. The coop is 6x3 and about 4 feet tall I believe. The entry is from below for the chickens. We cannibalized the nesting box from a really small coop we purchased online (not big enough for our original 3 girls at all).

We've tried a few different roosts but this one seems to finally do the trick. Our original 3 girls never really had a roost but the 3 new girls have always roosted. I tried for a week straight to put them up on it at multiple times through the evening (we had a webcam in there to watch them) but they just didn't take to it. Finally they have. I wish we had a bigger coop for a litter catcher but oh well. We might just switch over to sand or that DVP(sp?) whatever it is next year.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or comments! Thanks, Matt & Katie

 

[cavemanrich]

This is our first year with chickens and wow it's been fun. Below are some pictures and even a linked video of our coop. The run section start at 6x6 then expanded to 6x9 when we put the coop together. The coop is 6x3 and about 4 feet tall I believe. The entry is from below for the chickens. We cannibalized the nesting box from a really small coop we purchased online (not big enough for our original 3 girls at all).

We've tried a few different roosts but this one seems to finally do the trick. Our original 3 girls never really had a roost but the 3 new girls have always roosted. I tried for a week straight to put them up on it at multiple times through the evening (we had a webcam in there to watch them) but they just didn't take to it. Finally they have. I wish we had a bigger coop for a litter catcher but oh well. We might just switch over to sand or that DVP(sp?) whatever it is next year.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or comments! Thanks, Matt & Katie

You must be referring to DEEP LITTER method. It is fine in your run area, But I personally would not use it inside the coop you have. It needs to be pretty thick to work effectively. JMO. It would make your coop that much less in height. By having the run deep litter, you simply clean out your coop and let the contents fall onto ground of run. Rake and turn the new stuff into existing stuff there.
And above all WELCOME

 

[the poppster]

I'm thinking of adding this to my little coop come spring time.

Thank you for a good morning laugh!!! What a Hoot!!! Might have to add one to my coop as well!!! Thanks again!!

 

[lynnehd]

This is our first year with chickens and wow it's been fun. Below are some pictures and even a linked video of our coop. The run section start at 6x6 then expanded to 6x9 when we put the coop together. The coop is 6x3 and about 4 feet tall I believe. The entry is from below for the chickens. We cannibalized the nesting box from a really small coop we purchased online (not big enough for our original 3 girls at all).

We've tried a few different roosts but this one seems to finally do the trick. Our original 3 girls never really had a roost but the 3 new girls have always roosted. I tried for a week straight to put them up on it at multiple times through the evening (we had a webcam in there to watch them) but they just didn't take to it. Finally they have. I wish we had a bigger coop for a litter catcher but oh well. We might just switch over to sand or that DVP(sp?) whatever it is next year.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or comments! Thanks, Matt & Katie

Nice! Looks like you have good ventilation covered.
*you could put small lip around that floor opening if you don't want bedding to fall through, if that's even a concern.
*I have a small raised coop and with a vinyl floor. I use Stall Dry (from a feed store) on the floor. It really desiccates the poop and scooping it with a kitty litter scoop is very quick and easy.
You can do a search for Stall Dry on BYC and find out more information.
*I use deep litter in an open area of my run which also works well.

Well done!

 

[bald Rooster]

Very cool coop just make sure you tie it down some how so it and your birds don't fly away in your next bad storm.

 

[jermoatc]

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Thought I would share. Built it all from recycled materials. Except for the plywood floor and ceiling. Got less than 150 bucks in it. I think it turned out pretty nice.

 

[jermoatc]

 

[mobius]

Love that, especially the venting! Inside pics pls?

 

[Sylvester017]

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Thought I would share. Built it all from recycled materials. Except for the plywood floor and ceiling. Got less than 150 bucks in it. I think it turned out pretty nice.

Yes, a very nice build! We had to put a pop-up canopy over our first coop because we didn't like standing in the rain to collect eggs. A paver stone walkway to the nestboxes will save muddy feet on rainy/snowy days. That's nice to have your chickens free-range -- they love to dig and scratch! Put out a couple dog houses or shelters from hawks in the foraging area. The chickens will also use the shade under the coop. Very pretty!

 

[Flock Master64]

Wow beautiful coops