post your chicken coop pictures here!

[cabinchicky]

Not offended at all

Lolololol that is hilarious! I promise not to tell my roosters about it.

 

[cabinchicky]

Very nice and playful coop. hope the whimsy part leave you enough room. There is never enough room. you build one coop then 3 months later wish it was bigger! Yes, I been there and done that.

 

[lukescoop]

Very nice and playful coop. hope the whimsy part leave you enough room. There is never enough room. you build one coop then 3 months later wish it was bigger! Yes, I been there and done that.

There is much more room than it looks! Perfect for my small flock.

 

[cabinchicky]

There is much more room than it looks! Perfect for my small flock.

I am just trying to warn you of the dreaded chicken math. We started with 16 and one coop. now the 2nd coop is done and quail will be added in spring. also we hope to have one or two hens hatch out next year from both coops to increase and replace layer numbers.

 

[SemperChicken]

Mine was a prefab, 5x8, and I put the run together myself, 8x12. I've never done any wood work like this before and there's still some work to be done. I'll be adding hardware cloth soon over top the chicken wire, but the hens get locked up at night so they are safe. When we get the chain link fence extended in the future I'll be adding to the run behind the coop. Inside picture just showing the paint before putting the gang in. I had the nest boxes painted a dark brown cause I read the girls like their nest area dark. Thanks for looking!

 

[bigmrg74]

Looks like something out of a Doctor Seuss book.

 

[bruceha2000]

Thats why I want tunnel nests.... One big box big enough for several hens to hunker down in there.... one opening and a slot in the back to roll the eggs out.... I am tired of squished eggs hidden eggs and eaten eggs

deb

Mine was a prefab, 5x8, and I put the run together myself, 8x12. I've never done any wood work like this before and there's still some work to be done. I'll be adding hardware cloth soon over top the chicken wire, but the hens get locked up at night so they are safe. When we get the chain link fence extended in the future I'll be adding to the run behind the coop. Inside picture just showing the paint before putting the gang in. I had the nest boxes painted a dark brown cause I read the girls like their nest area dark. Thanks for looking!

Well done. And that looks to be one of the few well designed commercial coops I've seen.

 

[SemperChicken]

Yea I'm very happy with it. It was a lot cheaper than a Leonard brand. I've done away with the upper roost bar because it sat too close to the screen (my fat EE was having trouble perching cause it was so close lol). I'm going to be installing a poop board where the bottom roost is and putting the roost bar on that upper level. I want to look at how to install windows cause I'd like to add one on the back side in place of the vent... Or just add one on the human door. Just something to make it look nicer. I've been wanting to paint the exterior, but just haven't had the time.

Oh, and I'd love to add a cupola too! Just gotta learn how to do that lol.

 

[Latestarter]

Mine was a prefab, 5x8, and I put the run together myself, 8x12. I've never done any wood work like this before and there's still some work to be done. I'll be adding hardware cloth soon over top the chicken wire, but the hens get locked up at night so they are safe. When we get the chain link fence extended in the future I'll be adding to the run behind the coop. Inside picture just showing the paint before putting the gang in. I had the nest boxes painted a dark brown cause I read the girls like their nest area dark. Thanks for looking!

That is a very good prefab coop! Reminds me of some of the high priced Amish built board and batten ones I've seen. They are nice, but rather expensive! Since you're going to take out the upper roost, you might also consider replacing the one that's going to stay with a 2x4 on the flat (4" side up) as it will be much easier on the birds feet. I would also consider running a 2x4 or 1x4 or even a 1x6 on edge along the foot of the nest boxes to keep them from scratching the litter into them. I'm sure your birds will be quite comfy in there! there's a real decent amount of ventilation as well (not common on prefabs). Nice work on the run as well!

 

[SemperChicken]

That is a very good prefab coop! Reminds me of some of the high priced Amish built board and batten ones I've seen. They are nice, but rather expensive! Since you're going to take out the upper roost, you might also consider replacing the one that's going to stay with a 2x4 on the flat (4" side up) as it will be much easier on the birds feet. I would also consider running a 2x4 or 1x4 or even a 1x6 on edge along the foot of the nest boxes to keep them from scratching the litter into them. I'm sure your birds will be quite comfy in there! there's a real decent amount of ventilation as well (not common on prefabs). Nice work on the run as well!

Yea I know exactly what you're talking about, and the 4x8 Leonard brand coops that are this style started at $999 and that didn't include delivery (I spent $800 on this prefab including delivery, from a local on Craigslist). I'm sure I could have built it for cheap, but it was a nice splurge after selling our first home lol.

I'll do that with the roost when I get the poop tray built. I saw some of that recommended on others' and it makes sense, especially before the winter comes (albeit, we don't get terribly bad winters, but still chilly to the chickens I'm sure).

Oh, and I have thought about adding that to the nest box edge because they have definitely kicked the hay around lol. And as far as the ventilation are you saying that I should be ok and not worry about adding more? I kind of wish I had actual windows, but I can't complain for the price that I got it for lol. Plus I can add them later.

One day I'll get electrical ran out to the coop and shed and get an automatic pop door and an extra outlet for something like a water heater.

Thanks for the compliments! Means a lot.