coop build

  1. WestoftheRest

    First brooder and coop builds.

    As I continue to wait for one of our nanny goats to kid out I figured I would share some pics of my brooder set up as well as the progress of my first coop. There will be hardware cloth from the roofline down to the top of the siding on two walls (approximately 3.5” X 10’) Do you guys think...
  2. B-Hawk

    New duck owner coop feedback

    Good Day my fellow Foul Owners! I am a brand new duck owner and would like some feedback on my first coop. My ducklings are a day shy of 3 weeks old now and have started to lose their down. I know that they will need to leave the brooder soon so I have created their pen (as best as I could) out...
  3. CapricornFarm

    Lean-to build

    I am currently building a lean-to in order to have shelter for my rabbits. They are in my barn right now, but i want to get goats so i need more shelter. This type of structure could easily serve as a large coop or coop run combo. The advantage is that one side is already built for you. Follow...
  4. Little Richard's Palace of Love

    Little Richard's Palace of Love

    We recently bought a house, and after several years, and lots of chickens, I had to make some big decisions about our flock. Ultimately, since we were going to have far less land, I decided to was time to downgrade our flock from 25 to 6 chickens. Our neighbors bought the majority of the flock...
  5. N

    New member here

    My name is Eric I'm starting a new hobby and have started building me a chicken coop and I want my chickens to b happy and safe I'm looking for any suggestions
  6. N

    New member here

    My name is Eric I'm starting a new hobby and have started building me a chicken coop and I want my chickens to b happy and safe I'm looking for any suggestions
  7. Mamasea

    To Roof the Run or Not

    Newbie chicken girl here. I have 15 chicks that will be moving to their outdoor home in 4 weeks or so. I currently have converted a side of the barn into the coop. My original plan was to build an attached run with a corrugated metal roof. Now, when I break down the cost, it seems that I could...
  8. tash

    8X10 coop layout

    So this is my current idea for my permanent coop. It will be an 8X10 gambrel with a storage shelf in over the roosts/back part of the isle for straw. The blue are bins my daughter wants to use as nest boxes. They are under the poop board. The green is a brooder/isolation area under the poop...
  9. AshleyNicole06

    Let's see your coops!

    So Im hoping for something different then we have right now for summer time..so they're safe. I was hoping to build my own coop (something that is easy) or buying a decent priced one.. for at least 7 to 8 ducks. So I want to see what you all got! Let's see some pics! :)
    • AshleyNicole06
    • Thread
    • coop coop and run coop build drakes ducks
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Ducks
  10. SeanClark5879

    Starting my FIRST flock! Coop design musts?!

    So I know that the coop should be at least 4 square feet per chicken and the run 10 square feet per chicken, but I have some questions. So I live in town and I'm planning on getting 6-10 hens and possible a bantam rooster (if my husband is okay with the rooster), so I'm basically planning for 7...
  11. V

    Help with coop floor and wall please

    Hello all. I am turning a three sided old horse structure into a coop. Going to make the walls align, no cracks or openings. But I need help with ideas for the floor and best way to build the front wall for the coop. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you.
  12. T

    Newbie in South Texas

    Good morning everyone. Firstly I've been lurking on this website for a couple weeks now and just wanted to say a huge thank you and much appreciation for all of the members who have contributed to this site. The wealth of knowledge I've gained in just the short time exploring has been amazing...
  13. Welshies

    Readjustments

    So "project fever" has hit me yet again. However, it is minus 40 degrees farenheit outside, with about 3 feet of snow. Definitely too cold still. So I'm stuck in the planning phase. I have 3 upcoming projects: Readjust my Chicken Coop Expand my run area from 450 square feet to 800 sq ft Take...
  14. Eastern Shore Classic Coop

    Eastern Shore Classic Coop

    After carefull consideration our family decided to add a small flock to our backyard (March 1, 2017). We turned to Backyard Chickens at almost every step of the process. Enjoy the build! We were inspired the most with the “Chez Poulet” design. With 6 Rhode Island Reds in the brooder, I wanted...
    • Jackandjillslittlecoop
    • Article
    • 7 min read
    • brooder chez poulet coop and run coop build coop construction coop design nest boxes pop door storage areas ventilation
    • Comments: 19
    • Category: Medium Coops
  15. nychick83

    Foundation Advice

    Hi all - I am considering different coop foundations, any feedback on your experiences would be helpful. The coop footprint is 8'x8'. I do not want to pour a full concrete base. Here is what I am debating: 1 - Raised vs on the ground. Do you think it is better to raise the coop slightly off...
  16. chickle

    Modifying prefab coops

    Has anyone had success modifying a prefab coop to make it predator proof? I want to get some quail and have been thinking about getting a small coop and adding hardware cloth to make it safer. I’m not sure if the fir wood most of the cheaper ones are made of is strong enough to stand up to...
  17. stephanie@sunshineacrestx

    Build Mentor in Texas?

    Hi! I'm just a girl with visions of chicken coop grandure with NO building skills + limited funds for pre done coops. I want to get my hands dirty, and I'm not afraid of hard work. I also own zero tools and wouldn't know how to use them. I am married but I am probably more handy around the house...
  18. F

    I hope it wasn't because of me

    Good afternoon quackers! My first post here and unfortunately it comes with sadness. My girls are about 10mo old. Yesterday I noticed one of my girls(runners) with labored open mouth breathing. She was always the runt of the sisters but still healthy. Checked her out, airway was clear but...
  19. SRC87

    Chicken Tractor Hoop House

    Here’s my article that I posted for DIY chicken tractor hoop house :woot https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/chicken-tractor-hoop-house.73374/
  20. slou

    Help! Coop floor - deep litter or brick? And is pressure treated wood safe?

    I'm in the middle of building a new coop (the Heather Bullard design) and have a question about the "ground floor". There is an elevated nesting and laying area, but then a larger screened in area they can go out into where the food and water will be. The entire coop with be enclosed in a...
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