Wood’s Coop / First Timers

[WyoRoo]

We jumped in head first. Built a Brooder with some old window screens; filled it full of chicks, then built out first coop! The kids and I had a blast and it was great quality time. I work away from home and the chickens have really brought my daughter and I together while I’m away. We’re always talking about the chickens! We still have to add some house wrap and siding when I get home; then tow it outside. But as of now we have it full of 25 chicks ranging from 3-7 weeks! Here’s a little photo diary; Enjoy!

First built a treated skid base so we could tow it around our property.

 

[WyoRoo]

Then built / framed the front, middle, and rear walls. We used some salvaged and new lumber.

 

[WyoRoo]

Next added rafters and the side walls...

 

[WyoRoo]

Next we sheeted the walls and roof, and stapled the hardware cloth to the front windows...

 

[WyoRoo]

We then added a door (forgot to take a pic) and built a few fun things for the inside of the coop.

 

[Tonyroo]

We jumped in head first. Built a Brooder with some old window screens; filled it full of chicks, then built out first coop! The kids and I had a blast and it was great quality time. I work away from home and the chickens have really brought my daughter and I together while I’m away. We’re always talking about the chickens! We still have to add some house wrap and siding when I get home; then tow it outside. But as of now we have it full of 25 chicks ranging from 3-7 weeks! Here’s a little photo diary; Enjoy!

First built a treated skid base so we could tow it around our property.

Wow I'm impressed. That's looking really good and great design. for all the work being done to it. I'm guessing you already know you will need a tractor or truck to haul it around.

 

[WyoRoo]

For sure; I have a big old heavy flatbed I plan on dragging it with!

Next we added kids, chicks, heat, light, food and water.

So far so good! Next days off we’ll add siding and roofing and drag it outside and build a run of some sorts. Thanks

 

[WyoRoo]

And a few more pics until the next phase...thanks again for the inspiration! Maybe this will do the same for others about to take the leap!

 

[Chuckie chicken]

Looks awesome, nice work!

 

[aart]

For sure; I have a big old heavy flatbed I plan on dragging it with!

..and of course the barns doors are high enough, right?