Saltbox Chicken Coop

[ABCoop]

Thanks to my dad and a few of his handy employees, this is our finished chicken coop. I looked at tons of pictures on here before we drew up our plans and we added our own touches, like the next boxes that open from the feed room. I live in norhtern Iowa, where it can pretty cold in the winter, and I felt the saltbox shape would help maximize the southern exposure when it gets cold. I definitely need to re-do my roost before winter as well as find a way to weather proof the pop door a little better. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks for looking!

 

[Terrik]

Look great! My hubby and I are in the process of planning our new coop. Can't wait till it actually goes from the planning stage to the building stage.

 

[OvertheHenHouse]

Super cute and super well-made - nicely done!

 

[hydroswiftrob]

Looks really good! It gave me a few ideas.

How many chickens do you have in there?

 

[drumstick diva]

Beautiful job

 

[Sonic Pug]

Very cute! I like the roof design too.

 

[OneTenthAcreAndAChicken]

Wow - that's really nice! I'm totally envious of your space - enough for a walk-in. How much land do you have?

 

[MyLifeInAnEggshell]

Ok I'm jealous

I wish I has enough land to make a coop and run like this! Did you make the feed/coop house yourself? Great job

 

[IRChicken]

Pretty cool fabricating.

Those nest boxes look taller than 12" (maybe 18" on the front opening) or they are less than 12" wide.

 

[ceeceeholt]

Your set up is great, looks very nice. I see you put a top on your run too, we had to with all the hawks we have. We used a doggy door for our pop door so we can close it whenever they are inside. I did see you have an outlet by the roost, they can't reach it can they? They peck and eat everything, wouldn't want them hurt!
I love how you have a coop side and room for your supplies!
GREAT JOB!