Building a DIY Chicken Coop - Part 1 (The Frame)

[@dragonrider9051]

You have inspired me over the years, since then I have remodeled my house, built a tiny home, an a chicken coop. In the process of getting around to the greenhouse that started it all. Thank you, best of luck to you and the family.

[@homesteadonomics]

Well that is just awesome to hear! That is so cool and I greatly appreciate you letting me know😀🙏

[@albertfingerdoodle2]

This man inspired me to build a house

[@blackberryhideout5793]

I think this Part 1 is a great 'how to' in framing a coop. We already know it will look great, and seeing the construction will help others wanting to build their own with ideas and inspiration.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Jess!

[@themorfeeis]

These were the exact plans I had worked up in my head, you have no idea how helpful it was to see it reality before I built it....

[@StMyles]

Very Interesting 🤔…. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you St Myles! Always happy to share these adventures with you👍😀

[@crazyeddie808]

Thank you, I'm building one now and thanks to you tube I an following your instructions step by step.

[@phineusphineas]

I really appreciate that you included the measurements and angle degrees! I am a visual learner so having exact blueprints in a YT video will make the future build I plan on doing much easier.

[@homesteadonomics]

No problem! I tend to build kinda ‘by eye’ and as I go but I know it’s helpful for most folks to have a more defined starting point. Thanks for watching 😀🙏

[@dannyprice5219]

I just recently found your channel and I’m very impressed with what I’ve seen. I really enjoy watching a craftsman at work. Thanks for the videos, and by the way, I don’t like Liberal Facebook either!

[@stilcrazychris]

Your chickens are going to love you...... I wish I was one of your chickens..............lol.... Looks like it's going to be a great house for your chicks Chris from Missouri

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Chris! Almost done with part two... sometimes this week😀👍

[@BreakthroughInk]

Never seen a chicken coop with a solar panel. Good job!!

[@homesteadonomics]

This new one will be getting the same solar electric fence set up as the one in the beginning😀👍

[@nathanlewis5682]

Chickens like to watch 📺. The solar panel is probably enough to power a small (7inch screen) tv set

[@dustman96]

A little more than a rectangle with triangles on top. I'd say it's pretty well thought out, and dealing with angles isn't always easy. I liked your idea of laying the 2x4 across the top to mark the angles on the rafters.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Ryobi power tools sponsoring your video?! LUCKY!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes I was lucky to get into the Home Depot prospective program as represent Ryobi for builds like this. Which is really cool because I’ve always used ryobi. Had a couple other offers over the last few years but I didn’t want to start doing videos with a whole new tool line out of the blue.... this just made so much more sense since I’m already a fan😀👍

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

@@homesteadonomics Same here! Unfortunately, I moved to an area with no Home Depot near me. 😢 But if I see a sale on their brad nailer I will make the trip, an hour and a half, to get it.

[@dustman96]

@@homesteadonomics My former coworker in the solar industry used ryobi, people talked a little smack to him about it, but we all put our tools through their paces and his withstood the test of time. Even though the laser on my ryobi chop saw lasted all of one day, but the rest of it still works like a champ.

[@naseerahmadnisar786]

before watching the coop i have to say your the cleanest i ever seen the set up you have behind is how i set up mine and i hate being messy

[@66ECHO]

Um it was mind blowing. Very well planned. Good stuff

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@carykern6079]

Your portable workbench is Awesome!! Great video.

[@denisewilson8367]

Anyone who is not handy can use your video and measurements and end up with a beautiful coop.

[@lawrence29ch]

U make me hungry for the part 2 and 3

[@Forest_Actual]

Best videos on KZbin!

[@homesteadonomics]

Well thank you! 😀🙏

[@benjaminlesue1372]

I wish I had this series before I copied your original coop design a little over a year ago. I had to guess on all the measurements and angles for the roof and egg box. But I still built an awesome coop that everyone compliments me on. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BigKeith510]

Great video... Your workshop is so clean in envious lol

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Keith! But cleanliness of my work areas is only because I clean it for the video. My work space is usually a mess while I’m building stuff😂

[@diysiast-diyenthusiastsher6748]

I really appreciate what you are doing from the other side of the planet. Looking forward to see it's finished. 😊👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you so much! Where are you watching from? Always love to hear about faraway places😀👍

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.

[@Oxygen_26]

Watching this early morning got me late to my work.. Lol

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh sorry.... but thank you for watching! 😀🙏

[@craigdewar6634]

Great video. Enjoy watching your builds.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Craig!

[@impressedbydes991]

New subscriber here. Also a new duck and chicken momma! Love them and 4 turned into 6 that turned into 12 that turned into 20... soooooo definitely needed this! Thank you!

[@mareklaszczak4633]

Bardzo dobry film. Wyczerpujący dokładny instruktarz. Bardzo dziękuję. Pozdrawiam serdecznie i idę oglądać cześć drugą.

[@gregorythomas333]

An excellent start to an awesome build Joe!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Gregory! 😀🙏

[@blakeabshire729]

Powerful and gets the job done.

[@johnm7882]

Nice Job 🙂

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you john!

[@keishatackett4879]

It really helps that you gave us all the dimensions and explained why, I want to build a coop for my chickens and being that I’m not to experienced (other than cutting boards for my husband while building a shed) it really helps when you walk me through it. Great Video!

[@RatelLaw]

Always interesting, always informative. Thank you.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out Michael!

[@adampeters4542]

What do you do about snakes? I’ve considered Arizona for the winters but have a beagle and I know rattlers and beagles aren’t natural friends. Are they common?

[@kristinraabe6887]

Most excellent. Thanks for the details also. 💙🌎✌

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Kristin!

[@surrenderingdoc6611]

Thanks for the tutorial this is wonderful. How many chickens would be housed in this coop?

[@joymarshek7574]

Thanks for the ideas and videos.

[@MizuMakesContent]

I remember watching your altoids kit video 7 years ago. I found the link today and watched your videos so many years later

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh wow! That was a while ago!!

[@Daniel-Malm]

Funny coincidence: I more or less built this coop. Modified where I needed but very similar. I originally planned for tin roofing but found ondura panels while I was in the store so decided to go that route. Looked Ondura’s video on here and who is demonstrating the install?! You! Haha. So funny. I did run into one snag. I installed over 18in oc purlins but ended up having to backtrack and install additional purlins for the ridge cap to install on to. Not fun. Other than that everything’s going pretty smooth. Love your videos!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nice work Joe! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank Fred! 😀🙏🙏

[@8ank3r]

Nice clean work

[@RetiredTony]

Love my Ryobi tools! Especially my cordless Ryobi saw and impact driver! Again great video buddy!

[@homesteadonomics]

I agree! They’ve have served me well for nearly 20 years now😀👍

[@Clothis64]

It’s a good start, I can’t wait to see the next video 👍😊

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks! Working on the next one right now😀👍

[@dennischroninger4873]

Awesome buddy!!!!!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Dennis!

[@mmx3662]

Informative and great video! Know the chicks will love it! :)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks mmx3!

[@johnfisher1021]

Excellent kzbin.infoUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU . I built the basic model with its help and it turned out great . It is intensive and really educational. Ryan got another victor! No one can represent it better than Ryan. Thank you, Ryan!

[@geotarkus7370]

Excelente trabajo 👏👏

[@homesteadonomics]

Muchas gracias!!🙏

[@henrypuyi5485]

Joe, approaching 500k subs. That is awesome. You’ve come a long way my friend. Loving the videos. Sad that our Cats were out of the CWS in two 😞. Bear Down! Looking forward to part 2.

[@ccsracer216]

Great video

[@danielfisch655]

Great job so far, impressive design, well thought out and thank you for sharing.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks fir checking it out Daniel!

[@danielfisch655]

@@homesteadonomics I watch all of your videos and I get great ideas from them on projects I want to do, you are a talented individual in metal, wood and rain collection.

[@timadams1994]

Looks great

[@ourselfreliantlife]

I'd make a joke about the price of the lumber, but it makes me sad.😩😆 Great start Joe!

[@homesteadonomics]

It makes me sad too😭. But luckily I purchased most of it in December as I had originally planned this to be a January build.... but then ‘procrastinator Joe’ told me to wait😂

[@gandjboyd7872]

I built my wife a chicken coop with mostly recycled materials , I built in my driveway so I built it so it could be moved in sections 4 walls and the roof I used lag screws to put it together . After I painted it red with white trim , I took it apart moved it the back yard and screwed it back together added the floor . I even added a old window 🪟 .cool video

[@jimmyrennier1849]

This is a particularly nice and easy to build coop. Have you ever thought about drafting up some plans. I would definitely buy. I think others would as well. Thank you for your time.

[@Lebowskiiii]

Any plans to do this amazing chicken coop? Thanks!!

[@_WillCAD_]

How far are you going to take the build before moving it on site? The more complete it gets, the heavier it will be and the harder it will be to move it without damage.

[@homesteadonomics]

Well, normally I would move it at this point, because it’s easy to move. But because of the video I will continue it here for the next part just because I don’t have to deal with the high winds we are having. Wind noise on the camera is terrible for the videos🤦‍♂️😂

[@_WillCAD_]

@@homesteadonomics I hear ya. My last vacation, I shot some vids with my camera and almost every second of footage was completely useless because the wind blew out the sound. Since then I created a simple stick-on wind protector from some foam rubber and double-sided tape that works terrific. But I haven't had a vacation in two years to try it...

[@MissRenee_X]

I hope I can do this by myself lol

[@Brzcastas]

Hi, How many chickens can you fit there?

[@homesteadonomics]

We will have maybe 11-12 or so.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

How do you like the Ryobi battery powered tools? I just picked up a set and so far impressed!

[@homesteadonomics]

I love them! Been using them for about 20 years now and have found them to be quality and a good overall value!

[@letitburn1579]

Thank you for the measurements. How else am i gonna learn?

[@homesteadonomics]

You’re welcome!

[@bradquigley3676]

Great content as always!👍🏻

[@chadh2330]

Great as always but it does make me laugh, having water harvesting in las vegas does not happen it almost never rains. Great job as allway thanks for doing what you do!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Chad! And yeah, I know it’s not as common out here but it does rain.... just really long periods in between😂

[@73johnfriel]

Thanks for the great video and inspiration. What thickness do you use on the plywood for the sides?

[@adampeters4542]

Have you ever thought of making a gold sluice or pan for gold in Arizona? It’s fun. I do it in Wisconsin (which sucks) but I’d at least try in Arizona. I love your videos man

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes I have! I used to watch the GPA (gold prospectors assoc.) when we first moved to AZ when I was a kid.

[@nathanlewis5682]

That show Gold Fever? There's an episode where they were in somewhere in Arizona. Someone with a metal detector found a gold nugget about the size of a normal bar of soap. The nugget looked like it might have some copper in it because of the color.

[@allanmiller3057]

Great info

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

Great stuff! And yeah, it's boring, but technically all woodworking is boring since it's all just making boxes (= It's what you do with the boxes in the end that is exciting! Cheers!

[@homesteadonomics]

Haha... very true!

[@Oxygen_26]

Hi. May i know what was the tool at 4:33 ? and is it necessary?

[@homesteadonomics]

That’s a finish nailer. Not necessary but just nice to be able to tack things together until I can get some screws in the wood

[@leelarholt164]

Hi, thanks for all the info, very much appreciated. About to embark on building a good sized coop like this for my growing flock! Any chance you'll be adding some plans that can be downloaded at some point? I like working from plan. No biggie if not, but would be nice - Thanks again from the UK :D

[@meloneytimmons3706]

Is there somewhere I can find your measurements for your coop? I am just starting out with chickens and really like the design of your coop. I watched the tour de coop video and I thought you mentioned you would put your measurements in the comments, but I can’t seem to find them. Thank you so much!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, they are either in the video in text boxes and also the description of this video. I don’t think I have any dimensions after part 3 or so. But the general dimensions in the first 3 parts will get you going. Thanks for watching😊🙏

[@ArcheryDad2024]

Who's this imposter? A build with wood? Where's the square tubing & welder?? Lol. Another great video, as always thanks for the glimpse into your life man, always enjoyable.

[@homesteadonomics]

Haha.... I build thing switch wood all the time! Lol.... but you know I do like my welded metal and homesteadonomics Gray paint too😂 But don’t worry.... as soon as this coop is done in maybe the best month,... I’ve got a slew of metal projects just waiting for some gray paint😀👍

[@opiesayfu]

Love your videos - thank you for doing them and providing so much detail. Just started building a coop for my daughter's latest project (2 sidewalls done). Could you help me with 2 questions? 1 - Where did you get your wood working cart? 2 - how many chickens do you keep in the 4x8 coop?

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Excellent Project! 👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Chevy!

[@annapetrosian6696]

Your amazing thank you

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out Anna!

[@DesertOwlForge]

Awesome!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Tim!

[@ustrekenterprise7526]

First and foremost thank you for putting this out. It's a great video. Trying to build this myself I was so impressed. Do wish you would have went into little more detail about how you made that sliding door. I take it you used a larger sheet of plywood than the one you cut out to make the hole, correct?

[@craigdewar6634]

Did you container workshop grow?

[@homesteadonomics]

Haha... no, it’s my garage so I could build out of the crazy winds we were having during this first part.

[@krisgee9553]

How much was the wood?

[@homesteadonomics]

I purchased almost all of the wood for this coop build in December, as I had planned to do this build in December. But just kept putting it off. I think I paid around $3 per 2x3 at that time.... now it is about $6 per 2x3. And by contrast, last summer I purchased them for about $2.50 or there abouts.

[@krisgee9553]

@@homesteadonomics Thanks! I've been looking at prices but now have something to compare to. Love your design!

[@inspirationsforyou1671]

Sufficient cottae area for several chickens, maybe 15 max🤔. Construction is ok. 💪👍

[@dustman96]

Thinking of getting a cordless electric brad nailer. Any disadvantages compared to the pneumatic?

[@homesteadonomics]

So the cordless advantage is having no cord and convenience of not having the compressor. The disadvantage is that the tool is slightly heavier than a pneumatic since the tool has to create the air/power/hammering force. As for performance, these will sink a nail just as nicely as my pneumatic ones. So I’d recommend for sure😀👍

[@dustman96]

@@homesteadonomics Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for! The only electric brad nailer I've used was a really low quality one, didn't drive nails with enough force/speed to be very useful. Looking forward to the next installment of the build.

[@TheJsaffle]

Are you sure that's 16ga and not 18 ga?

[@nathanlewis5682]

Gotta make this chicken coop from heavy gauge hardened steel. Unless you got someone providing 24-hour(well, actually most predators operate at night time)armed security to protect the chickens from predators.

[@homesteadonomics]

It’s gonna have to be just heavy gauge wood for this build 😉👍

[@RafaelEspinoza-l8k]

Hi I was wondering about the spacing of the studs when you framed the walls, Were they 16" on center?

[@kylelovesfish]

Great vid series!! What slip on boots are those?

[@thomaslindgren4602]

Another great video. You sounded a little Growl-lee in the video. Is it allergies or just working to hard. How long after the build will it be before you get new chickens? It always fun watching you build, weld and whatever. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Thomas! It’s a combination of allergies and running some late night calls at my day job as a firefighter. We work 24hr shifts and the after midnight calls kinda wreck you for the next couple days.

[@dashan3406]

Uaauu, You have done a really good job and it looks great! I have heard about automatic chicken coop doors, do you plan to have one in your coop? I can not decide which system is best. There are so many companies that make one.

[@wycwby3133]

Can you tell me the exact barn door hardware set you bought for your chicken coop build? And where you got it? Thanks

[@WA-eg7ft]

Were you able to get it done before the price for lumber went sky high? Looks good by the way.

[@homesteadonomics]

I purchased most of this wood in December as I originally planned to do this build in January.... but just put it off til now

[@roostersperchhomestead506]

What length did you start out with on the 2x3’s

[@crisvega7588]

I love the city, but videos like these make me second guess myself with each passing year. Maybe, time to focus and drain the city for resources and reshift into nature.

[@homesteadonomics]

Lots of great things about both places but I love rural living a LOT... as if you couldn’t tell. Check out my ‘pros and cons of rural living’ video from a few months back.... Just my opinions but might give another perspective. But if you do decide to move I’d put that plan into overdrive sooner than later😉👍

[@crisvega7588]

@@homesteadonomics Heading there after this video. Thank you good sir.

[@ROSARIOFLORESG]

Hola estimado amigo 👋 que trabajador y emprendedor de proyectos es usted ,vine de vicita y a disfrutar de este interesante video ,empezaré a ponerme al corriente en poco a poco !me agrado mucho la nueva casa para gallinas (el nuevo gallinero ) el que tiene actualmente ví cuando lo hizo ,aún yo no tenía mi canal ,ni tenía redes sociales aún no las tengo ,solo mi Canal y un grupo de facebook que aparece en mi cajita de información para cuando guste ,lo hice hace poco,le mando un cordial saludo, y para su familia también desde Aguascalientes México 🌵🌻👩🏻‍🌾🇲🇽

[@avisitorhere]

A little paste wax or soap will make those screws drive easier.

[@homesteadonomics]

I like to make the tool earn its keep😉

[@celestecampbell4250]

Very new to building - but your videos have been a great tool for me. I’m currently in the process of building this coop, just finished framing today. Quick question though, had you not had other plans for flooring, what type of plywood would you have used? I am in North Carolina so it’s very humid here. Thinking about going with a 1/2-3/4 inch exposure 1 grade pine (I think that’s the proper wording) but wanted to know your thoughts. I realize there are probably some better options but trying to keep this build under a gazillion dollars 😅

[@albertg8636]

May I ask, what kind of wood are you using?

[@RedHotFiat]

What gauge steel are those 2x3s?

[@homesteadonomics]

1.5x2.5” gauge 😉👍

[@calvinnelms9052]

Hi, great build! I might have missed it, but where did you purchase the barn door slider kit?

[@normd5776]

Ok Joe, the big question: How long did it actually take to build this thing? I thought I'd copy your design, but smaller. Then insanity followed.

[@michaelmccray8610]

Do you have blue prints or building step by step guide?

[@tombrown6464]

Joe, I looked in the description for a cut list but didn't see one. Would you provide us with a cut list? I'm inspired by your design and would like to use it.

[@MikeFamiglietti-sl3gy]

what is the istance from the out side post to the first beam

[@rudyswoodwork7236]

Good video where are locate?

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks! I’m in Arizona

[@freedomhawk2973]

你的工作间很整洁

[@Crazydude7997]

How many chickens would this hold?

[@settlershillhomestead5845]

How many chickens do you plan on housing in this coop?

[@homesteadonomics]

11-12.... maybe as high as 15, which is what we’ve had in the previous version of this coop

[@michaelpuglisi5108]

About how many chickens can live in this coop / run?