Chicken Coop Ideas. A tour of Becky's chicken coop designs.

Becky gives you a tour of the chicken coops on her homestead. She gives you some ideas for the different chicken coop designs you can have.
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[@thecmyou]

I started looking at all the fancy videos on chicken coops and frankly you are the best. You are the best because you are practical, designs are simple and we can use our house hold items. Nothing fancy, all functional and just great!

[@AntidoteStar]

Becky, I've followed your videos for some time now. I love how vibrant your personality is. Your candor is obviously genuine. Please, continue to take the time to share your homesteading life with the world. It is much appreciated. Sincerely a good 'ol boy from Missouri. Jay.

[@tikidh1371]

the duck that keeps following Becky, stole the show!!! Adorable.

[@luizmaranhao4824]

I see now. The chicken is trying to beat up the duck, so the duck keeps on running around, looking for protection...Lol

[@gracielasalazar6074]

Hi, Becky.... You are living and doing what I have always wanted to do. Good for you! I really admire the way of life you have chosen. Take care

[@musemgug]

Dear Becky, I really really love and enjoy your work! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@yikesimachickenmom9127]

Hi Becky. love the info on chickens. and the fact you're doing this yourself is really inspiring.

[@n123456j]

This was the 1st video I watched from this channel. This helped me choose a design.

[@tomaitoe]

Which one did you go with?

[@BeckysHomestead]

Neal is our pet, he won't ever be bacon!

[@carmelitahaasenritter5879]

Becky, I love your posts. The plans are wonderful, but I love that you did it. I'm working on my escape.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

I just love your channel and personality ❤️ thanks for sharing Becky

[@Tygerlady99]

Great video! Got a kick out of your duck following you around, so cute.

[@fransjebik8554]

Oh, that first nest box.. thank you so much, what a good one and so handy too! ❤❤❤

[@williamalvarado7810]

Thank you so much for your effort and your video is awesome. God Bless you and your precious animals.

[@kendire6135]

Becky I watch a lot of your blogs but I just have to add some things to this one. 1. You must not have any predators or a guard dog. In most place the types of coops you have the raccoons, possum, coyotes, fox etc. would make quick dinners of your chickens. We have a saying in my neck of the woods. Chicken wire keeps chickens in and nothing out. Raccoons WILL chew through chicken wire and I've seen coyotes and dogs do so as well. I've seen it done numerous times and have had it happen to me. The night time shelter needs a much heavier gauge wire. 2. Your coop for your adult hens. Again in this area and I suspect most areas of the country the predators have multiple ways in. Over the fence, under the fence through the gap above the door.

[@nolig888]

shawnanagins775 why would you let your pet cats outside in a new home without researching the potencial dangers?

[@nolig888]

shawnanagins775 wow, goes to show what some people do to rent/sale a home. There are no predators were I live except for hawks and stray pets. My oldest cat (she's 5) knows the area pretty well (theres a park up front) and she goes outside but my newest cat (10 months old) has been raised to be an indoor cat because when I go off to college in a few months Im moving with my pets and its harder to get two cats use to an indoor life than one cat. Especially since the young cat is intact and can get lost looking for females.

[@nolig888]

shawnanagins775 Thanks, im allergic to shell fish so I usually ignore fish all together but I'll still look into it. It sounds interesting.

[@barbibutton9619]

shawnanagins775 yes, it's very real and very concerning to say the least. I doubt we'll make it too much longer between radiation and chemtrails, honestly.

[@عليالسيلاوي-ه2ق]

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[@yelortiz]

Thank you for these ideas! We are planning to get some chicks and your choices are just what we needed as beginners.

[@CellufunLover]

none of her coops are raccoon proof! I don't recommend these.

[@lisabetholson]

I want to tell you when I was a little girl my grandmother had a a frame chick house. I have had them also and love using them. Very nice.

[@livingwithhens65]

Hi Becky, I just found your channel and have been binge watching. Thanks for all of your awesome advice! I can't wait to get some chickens!!

[@CheapskateGardener]

My deadline to buy chicks is the 30th locally . The pick up date for the chicks is June 6th and I was really starting to get over whelmed with all the chicken coops I have seen so far as I am not much of a carpenter and I was like maybe building one might be too much for my skill set. then I came across this video and you show that not only is it possible but it is no reason it need to be all fancy , basic works very nice and it is more up my alley , thanks for posting this video

[@lucipolite6983]

Halo Becky,so exiting to watch your Chanel,simple ideas and practical too.I love your lifestyle,was a great decision to go to the country,simple living and less stressful, less expensive too.

[@MadMetalShop]

fully enclosed runs are A MUST! never build a run with an open top. you'll learn the hard way when you wake up one morning to see your entire flock taken by predators. ask me how I know 😉. also burry the wire about a foot under the surface of the ground to keep them from digging under it.

[@juliannawagner8303]

depends on the area, also some rooster breeds will help protect the flock from hawks. just keep the fence around 5f

[@MadMetalShop]

Jumping for joy films​ hawks are not the only issue. Coyote are more likely to take your flock then a hawk is. I have both where I live and just recently lost a rooster to coyote right before summer hit. You also have snakes and wheasles to worry about. They'll climb right over and a weasel can fit though a 1inch hole. As well as snakes. Dogs and cats too. You have to build for EVERY predator in your area not just one. I don't see a legitimate reason to not need an enclosed run no matter the area you live. Also chickens can easily hop over a 5 foot fence. It's not uncommon for some breeds to roost as high as 12 feet! A 5 foot open top fence is going to be useless imho.

[@juliannawagner8303]

+MadMetalManiac74 it all depends on where you live and what you want from your chickens.

[@MadMetalShop]

Jumping for joy films​​​ but you're missing the big point here and that is what's the point of putting up a fence if they can just flutter over the dang thing? Isn't that kinda a fence built in vein? Why not waste the time and money and just do 100% free range? I would not rely on an open top run to keep any bird In or any predator out. I just don't see the point. maybe if you worked at home and can babysit the run all day long.

[@juliannawagner8303]

What I meant is that where some people love they dont have a high population of predators. Whereas in other areas like my home, the coop is fully enclosed, bottom of the wire burried down for coyotes.

[@dougbrown4630]

I really enjoy your show its very intertaining.Your bread recipe is the best.its easy to make.thanks for that becky keep up the good work And you take care,

[@ashleybarr5371]

becky you are the best you have helped me so much and i have been watching your videos every day you rock.... you are becky the best!!!!!! :D

[@1044TAYNA]

Miss Becky ur so smart and ur videos helps me every time , God bless u!

[@danielmiller70]

You are nothing short of amazing to accomplished all you have done!

[@redshead8010]

Thank you, Miss Becky. I'm gonna do the large coop as it makes sense to me too.

[@sadscorpio3503]

i just had some chicken &a ruster few months ago. since i started getting eggs it become an ediction,,lol. u have giving me some great ideas,thanx a lot.

[@martalebron7583]

I love you and your shows!!!😘🤗

[@BeckysHomestead]

It's an original song, I'm glad you like it!

[@shaheenakhter9975]

Becky I would like you to make a detailed video on how to train your cat to hunt down the mice but not to hurt your CHICKENS.

[@mr.automation543]

I work out here in west LA been in the medical field for the last 8 years saving and planning for land with my wife. We will finally be getting are acre or so in the coming year! I will take you tips with me on my new journey! Thank you.

[@willieheard7664]

I am 11 and looking for coop ideas and u are one of the 1st person I looked for thanks

[@daniellecrisp7015]

Becky you inspire me! Thank you.

[@torowudang]

Becky Your video inspired me a lot, I'm currently in my process to follow in your footsteps, I want to do what you did, I've been in the system all my life, and as well you say, and I have enough, thank you for inspiring and confirm I'm not crazy, many blessings Orlando Toro

[@fionladfinley281]

Okay that duck is just too cute.

[@aminasian1]

Not warm enough during the cold winter. Nice for spring and summer.

[@mikeblythe7378]

Love all your information about chickens very helpful

[@Adenan1188]

Very inspiring video Becky your coop look nice, keep good work!

[@troyonline688]

You inspire me Becky...I have 10 hens now..thanks for the info.

[@tyronbell8820]

When I started, I had to raise nest box and roost to at least 2.5 feet off the ground... Then up to 3 feet... I removed ALL climbing surfaces for any predators.. Thick sandy floor to keep hens from hurting themselves.. Gives me just a little more egg protection against snakes and rodents.. I have two runs for the hens. They spend at least one week on either side before rotating them to the other side.Thanks to my little Fiest dogs, there are rarely ever any snake or rodents near the coup....

[@alexanderturtle1]

Hi Becky, I must say, you make great practical and optimistic videos :) I live in northern Denmark Scandinavia on what I transformed into a homemade chickenfarm. Unfortunately a fox and another roadent killed all my hens plus my favourite chicken some days ago. Im a 40 year old man, but it was so sad. Thats why your videos give me hope of making it even better with my next chicken adventure! Thank you :)

[@thomashoward7909]

thanks Becky for the info on different coops

[@danielgonzales7324]

Becky you and your you tubes are awesome!

[@MrNacho1946]

I just love your lifestyle. This is something that I always wanted but my wife always oppose me on this lifestyle. You are a very lucky person.

[@emmaliveslife]

All I needed was the twenty-five seconds or so of your intro, and I'm subscribing. Now to actually watch the video. :-D

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks!

[@ashmacc7868]

I did the same lol!

[@whelkshuffler]

emmaliveslife me too

[@igotshox]

+emmaliveslife Funny I did the same thing! :)

[@SmoRxD]

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[@thefosterfamilyvlogs5938]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you!

[@Sonneyboyd]

Becky you are very good at this

[@fivestars6452]

I love your natural roost

[@TSunshineful]

Becky, what do you do with the chickens when it gets cold? And if it's raining, wouldn't the ground get wet and soggy?

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[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I was wanting to build a lightweight chicken tractor for raising some meat birds. PVC looks light and cheap. Thanks for your video!

[@thepulsehot]

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[@JackNorthrup]

Nice set of videos you have. I was looking for an easy to clean coop. My wife is Filipina, and built a small one with a bamboo floor. it is very hard to clean but she doesn't seem to care. She says it is easy on the chicken feet and would have nothing to do with wire.

[@kathywoodbury1898]

People talk about putting down linoleum on the floor and the chickens picking the linoleum apart. I put commercial plastic type molding like you see on walls at the side of a carpeted or tiled floor on top of the wood. (I got it cheap at ReStore - Habitat for Humanity. Now, I use a hoe and a dust pan to clean the chicken coop. It's just an idea and it's not hard on their feet. It's possible that there may be some linoleum that they can't peck through. It sounds like it depends on your wife, which is fine.

[@Ireeeney]

Becky is my role model ♥️

[@a270190]

You just wonderful to share all this ~

[@Happygrowercbris420]

She was from NYC that's pretty cool she's a bad ass haha love you beaky

[@yazmynvelazco5258]

the duck is like whats going on here 7:51 lol i love animals just got my first 6 chicks and loved your video thank you

[@jessicabrighton8733]

Aweee you love your animals!

[@notalessa517]

Ive lived on a farm in Peru and the chickens get to run around in the day then go on a high leveled coop, theres never been a problem with predators, because the dogs protect them. What ever goes with you is great, so if her coops arent for you, dont be rude about it. Its alright for Criticize her, but dont just hate because her coops are just right for her.

[@yummyshrimpkebab6970]

that little piggy's so cute!

[@Torpedopot]

Thank You Becky

[@vanessacarlson606]

Wire across the top is absolutely necessary. Predators can climb. Also, if you have raccoon problems, the holes in the wiring need to be half an inch. Raccoons stick their hands through the wires and pull their heads off. If you have big dogs roaming around your property, the predators won't come close to the chickens during the day and are more cautious at night. Also, you need to bury the wire at least 6 inches down so predators can't dig. You can also put a concrete lip or fold the fencing down and out from the bottom. 4 sq. feet per bird.

[@bmuscotttybmuscottty4542]

That's funny, we have a rooster named 'Doodle'. Kok a doodle doo :-) To save the need of shaking the feed tin back and forth to move the food outwards, just insert some sort of home made plastic or metal cone (pointy side up) and the feed will always slide towards the outer, inside edge of the cone and never be in the centre of the tin. Make the base of the cone about an inch inside the size of the base of the tin. No more shaking of the tin, so you'll need another excuse to go in and socialise with the ladies other than egg collection.

[@margaretcabral535]

I remember the video of you buying that pig , he has gotten very big since the day you got him when you could carry him and another pig in.

[@BeautifulTouches]

Becky - I'm trying to talk my husband into building one of the coops. BUT, I need to let him know the approximate cost of the supplies. Would you be able to give me a ball park figure? THANKS - JUST LOVE YOUR SITE AND YOUR VIDEOS!

[@sobbay849]

Hii Becky..i'm bayu fr indonesia.I love your coop that you made..I start to keep my chick rightnow.

[@vintrek01]

I LOVE BECKY'S Home Stead ............

[@gamalnemr1690]

Those ideas are very useful ...thank you very much

[@yamyamdayun3820]

I sooooo love it, been dreaming of this since..

[@moviemakerwannabe]

But the coop is more to keep predators away from the chickens than to restrain the chickens from straying. How do those coops protect them? We've had raccoon's and other predators tear those kinds of coops apart.

[@matthewvance4277]

I love your coops...Im just getting started.

[@paulacrenshaw7721]

Becky, enjoy all the info you are giving us. Your coop has me asking questions. I live in Nevada where we get high winds and snow in winter, I wonder id you cover you coop to keep water out of nests and food?

[@thewildcat7196]

Thanks now I can get a flip coop for my 2 hens that I really want I hope I get them for fresh eggs

[@mblankenship15]

What about winter months? It can get cold here in Maryland. Thanks for the great videos!

[@happycluck4163]

I love your videos and homestead! I do have one question - although the coops are great and I plan on using your plans to build a run for my fenced in raised garden beds, none of the coops in your video looks very predator proof. A raccoon or possum could easily climb up and over the fixed fence and the walk-in coop/hen house (which I like a lot!) seems like anything could walk up in there and feast on your chickens at night. I didn't see any real door at all. I have a simple, nothing fancy walk-in house and coop, but we have had to do so much to it to keep predators out, including snakes. We had to cover the run area to keep out hawks, raccoons and possums, reinforce the door because raccoon are very strong and crafty and finally my husband dug a 12" trench all around the bottom of the fenced and covered run and laid hardware cloth/wire because critters were digging their way in - including a skunk! What are your thoughts?

[@redshead8010]

I like the idea of her open, walk-in coop as well. If a bear comes along .. just forget it! For small predators I think secure posts in the ground heavy welded wire (cattlewire?) and well secured chicken wire over the top and around the perimeter. 🤔 Nature happens.

[@howardkaemerer]

excelent ideas. love your energy.

[@Itwasallwonderfulnot]

great happy looking birds

[@adelynfranco4286]

i like this !! great ideas thank you !!! i was in need of making a quick coop.

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

I enjoy watching your videos, your such a nice person!

[@amandaaustin7911]

Your videos are so helpful.

[@ashmacc7868]

You should *really* have your own show ma'am. And I love your voice/accent, where are you from? Becky's Homestead

[@lucapella8579]

Thank you for your ideas, they are great.

[@ellieyang3637]

your puppy is so cute!!!

[@rodolfopadilla413]

thanks for sharing the video is great im going to do it right now thanks and blessings from Azusa California

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Becky I love your large coop set up. Sadly we have racoons,possums,weasels and cougars who would get our hens unless their had a house that was rock solid. Even had owls and a couple falcons that got some of ours. I assume you do not have these problems where you are at.

[@juaune34]

The best information. where do I find the triangle coop plans? I have spent all day watching your videos and really appreciate them!

[@LoriYoungNow]

I really enjoy your videos, thanks for the great tips on farming!

[@alterego924]

ive learned so much. thank you becky

[@FIATDOMINE]

Pretty amazing woman and all the animals just love you.

[@retrolady66]

So Impressed!

[@donnascott9099]

all good for the summer time...what about the below zero weather we get in the winter??

[@melissacalapp8592]

I love your videos. I feel like I'm walking around your farm with you.

[@thdoctorAJ]

I think I'm going to build the triangle one thank you

[@rockydavidson8816]

Nice coops.

[@TheMrlilcreepz]

lol i was expecting the water thing would be amazing but just a tub xD

[@gem2023]

Dae same 😂 but .. It also looks like they could fall in

[@ashleyaeby7144]

I love your videos, very helpful!

[@bk7164]

"When I come in, they come in" ❤️😊

[@marycox9831]

I just think you're fabulous! Thank YOU

[@kanogra]

Love your vídeo and your coop ideas, nice.

[@deannapruett]

I started in summer break and 7th grade and still am watching because I am still in 7th grade

[@deelew8449]

Yea Becky!

[@Dagobert1234]

Good job, thanks for the great video. Just a question. How do you keep the natural predators outside and protect your chickens?

[@redshead8010]

Good question.

[@BeckySunshine]

Beth, we have all the same predators you have, but we have our farm dogs that keep them away!! Nothing like a good farm dog!