From "Free Run" to Coop

[artfully]

Hi,
I grew up as a city girl, but all I wanted was a country life. I have been living on a half acre of land for the last forty years and loving it. I have about 10 hens right now. I'm interested in some do-able chicken coop and run designs. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Alix in Sacramento

 

[21hens-incharge]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

Oodles and gads of great ideas here.

Do you have a set budget?
Are you ok with building one?
Tools?
Helpers for the heavy/awkward parts?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Alex great to have you join us .. there are also Forums you can preuse look for coops

 

[artfully]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

Oodles and gads of great ideas here.

Do you have a set budget?
Are you ok with building one?
Tools?
Helpers for the heavy/awkward parts?

 

[artfully]

Hi,
Thanks for your reply. I am excited about finally rounding up the free range flock. And yes I am OK about building a chiken coop + run.

Thanks,
Alix
Sacramento, CA

 

[IamRainey]

Hi Alix-

I'm on a half-acre semi-urban lot in the Los Angeles margins. I built this coop and it's worked out well for us. You can pay $10 for the detailed plans or, if you feel confident, use the tutorial for free.

Welcome and I hope you'll have tremendous fun keeping your flock!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Hi,
I grew up as a city girl, but all I wanted was a country life. I have been living on a half acre of land for the last forty years and loving it. I have about 10 hens right now. I'm interested in some do-able chicken coop and run designs. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Alix in Sacramento

Hi, neighbor! I'm in Sac County!


I built mine out of scraps and Craigslist finds. Nice thing about where we are is that the weather is warm enough year round that we don't need huge coops. Covered runs are good because of hawks... Lots of those here. Depending on where in Sac you are, raccoons might be a problem, too. My coop is linked below my avatar.

 

[Steven Bussell]

Welcome Alex
I'm just a short distance from you. I'm here in the 707 area by the bay.
Building a coop is rewarding. As you research you'll learn they need more than 4 walls and some netting boxes.
If your not sure of any anything just ask.
They have helped me correct somethings I over looked.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hi Alix and welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your coop and run build.

 

[artfully]

Hi, I'm fine with building a coop. I do want a coop that I can walk into. Any ideas?