Building A Chicken Coop Part III of III

I have ordered day old chicks to arrive in late May so I have been busy building a chicken coop. First time I've ever built anything so it has been quite a learning experience but I'm satisfied with the job and I think the Chickens will be comfortable. I have been making video clips as I go along and now I'm putting them together into a small series of short videos.

[@cshockley10]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video (three segments) during my afternoon treadmill routine. We constructed our chicken coop (similar design) nearly four years ago. It continues to withstand the test of time. Thanks for posting !!!

[@des4maisons]

That is a very fine looking chicken coop. Great job! It looks great!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@ivankinsman Thank you very much. The concrete floor sounds like a good idea I'm hoping the marine grade plywood will stand up to the moisture and last for a long time but with concrete there wouldn't be any concerns in that area. I agree lots of light is very important. Can't wait for the birds to arrive just a little over a week to go.

[@johnatncsu]

Well done. Very impressive. A chicken coop is on my to-do list, but I not likely to get to it until next summer. Your chickens have a nice home.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@MajorRager76 Thank you can't wait for the chickens to arrive now. Some Irish in me too my paternal Grandmother was from Donegal.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you but there is a big difference in our climates usually gets down to minus 20C or so here in the winter also lots of predators so it needed to be strong.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you. It was a confidence builder for sure.

[@ianknockton2461]

My chicken coop pailes into insignificance compared to your poultry palace !! it is a work of art !!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@HCGChica Thank you very much. It was a lot of work but I also enjoyed thee process and the girls are safe and secure in their new home. Good luck with your project I think the most important thing is to make it predator proof.

[@phantomcreamer]

What a great series. Great update shots throughout each phase, sadly the chicken is illegal in my city.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@phantomcreamer Thank you very much. I suggest you either join the movement in your city to get back yard poultry legalized or start the movement. The battle is being fought everywhere and being won in most cases. There is something wrong with a world that allows people to keep boa-constrictors and pit bulls but not hens.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@selfreliantboy Thank you I'm trying to make it as secure as possible. I have had such problems in the past with predators, I was concerned that raccoons would go right through the window screen if the window was open.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@baconsoda Thanks Brendan I am pleased with the final product now I can't wait until the birds arrive.

[@ashlieneevel2708]

I think you did a great job :)

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Ashlie Neevel Thank you 4 years later now and it is still standing and no problems so far.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@GulfCoastJaguarundi Thank you. Me too I can hardly wait they hatch a week from tomorrow and are put in the mail to me later that same day I should have the within 48 hours of their being shipped.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@johnatncsu Thank you. I can hardly wait until the chickens arrive.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@lifeinthailand Thank you. Hey I even went to London to check out the preparations. LOL

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@des4maisons Thank you, not too bad considering I've never built anything before.

[@painchaud2000]

I knew those wedding plates were for you! lol I love the little windows!! I'm thinking of putting one or 2 in my shed too....and yours is looking pretty awsome! Just like a mini barn! Should you attach the heat lamp....just to be sure the chicks don't make it fall ? (I'm a worrier with things that can cause fires lol)

[@lesbuckwalter8988]

Nice job Dale. Buck

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Leslie Buckwalter Thank you.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@garygardens Thanks Gary. Chicks arrive in two weeks and I can't wait.

[@jjdogfather5604]

You did an awesome job on the coop. I too would have been nervous on the top of the roof.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you me too I have a fear of heights.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

The coop is 8 feet square with 6 foot 5 inch sidewalls and 9 feet to the peek. I bought a kit from leevalley . com that was metal parts which made the roof easier to do and I used the set of plans that were included with the kit, with some moderations. I will send you a PM with the link to the kit.

[@jodysappington7008]

really nice

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you .

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@jihadacadien Very funny your just jealous because I didn't bring one back for you. LOL Thanks for the though but the lamp is on a very stable stand and if it should tip over there is a wire cage below the bulb so it can't come into contact with anything. Also it will be removed before the birds are big enough to knock it over.

[@Ladydesireus]

I love this coop.You did an awesome job.I so wish I could have chickens-maybe someday..TYFS,I learn something with each video of yours I watch.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

+Peachyheart Georgia Thank you.

[@dalriada842]

Those chickens are going to have a better house than the majority of human beings on this planet! Is it glass in the windows, or polycarbonate? Are you going to insulate and line the walls internally? It'd be nice to see how you fit out the interior as I've never kept chickens, and don't know what's involved.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@dalriada842 Unfortunately I've had those thought too, in a lot of third world countries this coop would be a very good home. The windows are glass. I'm still undecided on insulation, I've had chickens in the past and that coop wasn't insulated and I didn't have any problems. Hard to say I may change my mind an insulate before next winter. As summer goes on and I do more to the interior I will include it in future videos it still needs a chicken door, roosts, nest boxes. Birds arrive in 2 weeks

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@dalecalder2003 If there isn't a group already fighting city hall what a lot of people do is put up signs and host a screening of the Mad City Chickens Video. From what I've read people are usually surprised at the turn out. Google Mad City Chickens.

[@MajorRager76]

Get a tv a fridge and a case of beer be a nice man cave let the chickens be free range all kidding aside thats a great chicken coop you can pat yourself on the back youve earned it. I'll ignore the royal wedding part its the Irish in me lol

[@baconsoda]

That's a fantastic job! You can be justifiably proud of yourself. Well done. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@swsebrownsugar1888 Thank you very much.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it. This one has just come through its second winter and is still in great shape so I'm very pleased with it.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@Cannibalriot It is a bit OTT but I wanted something that looked nice but most of all I wanted it to be as safe as possible I have had lots of problems with predators in the past.

[@valerieparker8304]

That is a job well done!!!

[@painchaud2000]

@dalecalder2003 Yeah i would've love to eat breakfast with them :) And if the stand is steady it's good ;)

[@thepattersons9397]

you did good for not having someone else too help you...looks great...you did a fine job...can you come and build one for me?????...lololol...just joking

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

+Mary Cahoe LOL You never know what you can do until you try I guess. I never thought I could build anything and now I have built a Cabin and three coops. I find that I actually enjoy it.

[@phantomcreamer]

@dalecalder2003 I emailed my city counsel representative a while ago, I should do more.

[@NoahMoorebirdraiser]

Question, Where did you get your plans for the coop again? and how big is it?

[@Phillycrab]

Your chicken coop look like a house not a chicken coop?? if u can make a side have a net boy and baby chicken door that go look batter . thank

[@sherbrownsf2]

How many chicken do you have or the max you plan to have?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Right now I have 15 and there are 14 eggs in the incubator hopefully most of them will hatch later this week.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

ru11111111 Thank you I seem to get a lot of comments on my voice.

[@Phillycrab]

i dont like that chicken coop at all. but u did try hard make batter next time thank.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

@swsebrownsugar1888 Thank you.