We did not insulate it further. It does well in our Northern Ohio winters.

We fill it as needed so they always have free choice feed available.

Lowes

Nope no leaking issues.

The general rule of thumb is 1 nesting box for every 4 chickens. I only have 11 hens so 4 nesting boxes is plenty. In reality, I only ever find eggs in two of them lol they are very particular.

We live in a windy area 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

Never dealt with them in our coop or flock so I have no advice.

Mine just has the floor that is a part of the shed kit. I have not dealt with sweating- maybe change your bedding or add more ventilation?

Thank you!

For anyone else copying this model...easiest for you doesn't mean it's best for the chickens. It also doesn't mean that you will be as productive as possible.

Thank you so much for this rude comment. First, your comment about the bedding- are you saying it's a bad thing that there is evident clean bedding in the video? Because clean bedding is a good thing for chicken health so why would you point that out as a reason for a thumbs down? We clean the coop and add fresh bedding regularly... because that is good chicken keeping practice. Because we do it regularly, any day we film you will see clean bedding. As for "just getting a video out" this video was posted after a 3 or 4 month break from posting.... clearly we weren't in a hurry and weren't posting just to post. It was posted because of many requests to see how the coop held up and what additional modifications we made after an earlier coop tour video. Second, on your comment about "losing birds," we did not lose any to health issues. We had a hawk swoop down and take two chickens from the outdoor run, hence why the netting was added over the entire top of our run (as stated in the video). Unfortunately, we did not think it would be an issue on the front end as we had not seen hawks over our farm prior to building this coop but one found us and unfortunately got two of our girls. We addressed the problem as soon as it was evident and have not lost a bird since. Otherwise, we downsized our flock by giving away some of the chickens to a nearby friend who wanted some because we were getting more eggs than we could personally keep up with. Those chickens are living a great life with her now and we have a flock size that is better matched to our current needs. Third, my video isn't meant address "unique chicken needs" as you mention. It is simply a tour of the coop we use and have been very happy with which has also housed very healthy happy birds for a few years now as an example of how you can turn a shed into a chicken coop if that is what you have access to. No one is perfect- we all do the best we can with what we have and that is what we are doing. Just because it is not the absolute best of the best, top-of-the-line custom chicken coop does not mean it cannot house chickens safely and in a healthy condition.

@@FVWhimsy2010 Of course, because a coop and run that has shelter from rain/snow/sun, lots of fresh air, clean bedding, nesting boxes, access to ample clean water, ample food, large outdoor space with protection from ariel predators, and lots of roosting space at night isn't a good home for chickens 🙄

Well thank you so much for the unsolicited advice and for pointing out so many “faults”! What a pleasant way to open a conversation 🙄 This is a video of day ONE with this coop at its most basic level and it was stated in the video as well as the description that additional modifications were yet to come. I have TWO additional videos (both linked in the description) featuring all the of the additions we have made including additional ventilation (though the initial coop did have ventilation so there was significantly more than zero air flowing), a large run, and more to make our hens happy and healthy. We have had zero pest or rodent issues in the years since building this, the coop is still in near perfect condition and our hens have lived a happy and very healthy life :)

I am not sure what door you are referring to. The front large doors were included pre-built with the shed kit. The small door into the run my husband just cut out with his hand saw.

Thank you!!

Glad it was helpful!

We bent it. Zac was able to borrow the tool from a friend.

You just fill the bucket, put on the lid and then flip it over lid down in the rubber tub. There is a few holes just under the lid that let water flow and pressure keeps it from overflowing

Yes. Our breeder did that when they were very young, before we brought them home.

You are so kind! I am so glad it was helpful to you. A simple plan just helps to start the season off in a good way. And if things change, that's totally fine but it gives you a starting point.

I haven't covered them for the last two summers and haven't had an issue. But I probably should.

We have not felt the need to insulate further. Our winters don't get quite as cold as what you are describing. We just add the heat lamp when it gets really chilly.

I am glad it was helpful! Excited for you and your project :)

Hi, I'm doing this now as well... One easy tip is to use the included self in the span of the doorway to keep the shavings in.. It works great!