DIY Backyard Chicken Coop

[@MWAWoodworks]

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[@kyleboland6400]

Jigsaw with a speed square. I cant believe this is the first place I have seen this. Brilliant!

[@mikefinley4367]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Appreciate you giving credit to the original plan / person A highly functional coop for a smaller flock

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@effatalkshow]

I love it! Can you please share the list and measurements for all material? Thank you.

[@face08012]

the vacuum from "The Brave Little Toaster" is what the front looks like to me

[@tashasavillacoleman7096]

YES! That’s it-omg cannot believe someone else remembers the Brave Little Toaster! So awesome & that is EXACTLY the cartoon character that it looks like!

[@RPG-oh1yf]

Great build! This is the style I've been eyeing for a while now. I like the simplicity of the lean-to roof, the covered egg access and the droppings clean out methodology. I also really want to build a coop that could be easily moved. Just setting it on leveled pavers, perhaps just putting down a couple tap-con screws into the pavers to keep the wind from lifting it, and just lag bolting the run to the coop for easy separation would make this very easy to move to a new location on the property using a utility trailer.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

While moving is great, the one problem I have with that is making sure your chickens are secure. I'm going to extend the hardware cloth for my walls 2 feet deep on all sides (yeah, costly). If you move the coop, how do you make sure animals can't dig through the bottom to get to it?

[@jayhemfindsyou]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 If you look at the other builds, a lot of people don't worry about burying the hardware cloth, instead they put large rocks (6-12" diameter rocks) lining the hardware cloth to ground contact around the entire coop/run and the animals that tend to dig under like racoons, possums and foxes can't dig with the large rocks in the way. I think it looks great that way too.

[@ipick4fun27]

OMG, my original chicken coop design has same poop tray and two tier roost bar exactly like you have. After um-teen design iterations, I ended up doing the deep liter method. I think landed on the same video you mentioned to spark my interest to build a coop when I was searching for ideas. LOL. You did a wonderful job.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Yeah Chris has some great design ideas!

[@Climb_Trees]

The movie is “Chicken Run”. Pretty fitting! Great video, thanks

[@tashasavillacoleman7096]

Love the simple and easily made with everyday materials that we all can make use of without confusion going to the hardware or lumber yard or home improvement store- especially as a chick because I am very familiar with all the building materials and the steps in the builds as I worked for years as a construction laborer and learned a lot doing all different jobs in that field and with Dad who is/was a block mason…still yet I get the “female” dumb down treatment too often and it really entertains mostly, until it irritates me. It makes this cool build easy for everyone to be able to do- of course I am now wanting my own nailer 😜… like I “need” it!! Whatever it takes to get more cool tools, right?! Found the perfect coop for the youngest group of 10 of our flock- minus the fenced in part as we have free range chickens. It has all the right additions and the ability to add or take away without hurting the design or structural integrity. Thanks! Oh yeah, Really love the not cutting into my head height that I nearly would’ve forgot until after! Big tip! With metal, it’s a big deal!

[@duckmanjoel]

Love this coop! I built mine out of treated 2x2s as a walk-in A frame but this is so much nicer. To cut hardware cloth, just use an old pair of scissor hedge clippers (or borrow your neighbors, lol) Zip right through it.

[@jeremiahjary2106]

we got these plans from the original channel. Good to see someone else build it. My wood order should be here by monday.

[@anitacarrillo1584]

Where did you order the plans

[@nickgalvan7875]

Brave little toaster, the furnace, or the vacuum

[@jewdd1989]

I just adore all chicken coops! Your girls are precious in their new coop

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha! Thanks. They are very happy to not be in their brooder anymore 🤣🤣

[@gregmize01]

🐔🐔🐔🐔CHICKENS CRACK ME UP! GREAT BUILD!🐔🐔🐔🐔

[@chuckpierce3246]

Hi Matt. I think the cartoon character you were thinking the coop looked like was either one of the robots from Futurama or Gumball. Either way, nice build.

[@ejtakach]

Spot on!

[@edsonherald3720]

! ! ! AWESOME JOB ! ! ! However, Let Me Say That the perches must be round, with a diameter of 3.5 cm (1.377 inches), not smooth (like bamboo) and without bark or cracks to avoid the proliferation of parasites, And Ideal angle of the perch is 45º, because that way, one bird does not defecate on top of the other. That It ! Congrats !

[@hummingbird7713]

Wish I could do something like this. This oils be perfect. Being a resent widow I this this is outside my skill level. This would be perfect I’d like to start off with about 4-6 chickens

[@savinaisti2807]

Bagus pak,saya juga penggemar ayam,sehat selalu....

[@nodakjohnsful]

Nice alterations ! I used the same design from 3rd coast. I made mine 8 ft long and did the door on both sides and lined the bottom with linoleum. Works good for my flock ! Your door is pretty nice ! I don't have any fancy tools and ended up using a skil saw and jig saw.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Linoleum is a great idea. I just put about 2 inches of construction sand in the bottom of the coop. We love it so far.

[@graciebacall508]

Yes! We're using Third Coast design and going slightly bigger, too. Such clever ideas Chris had. And I was also thinking about a linoleum floor - great minds working alike?

[@melissaboutwell2001]

Same here, I just purchased the building plans from Third Coast Craftsman. Gonna go with the original size and I also want the linoleum on the floor to help protect the wood and hopefully have it last longer. Now if I can just get my husband to start the build...he's a very handy guy but not very confident about woodwork and construction. I'd try it myself but probably give him a heart attack to see me using power tools. 😂

[@connollyscreate777]

Damn… it looks so intimidating, but I’m giving it a shot at making one this week! I somehow have all these tools laying around in my garage so I might as well put them to use !! Thank you for taking the time to film and edit this tutorial ! 😄

[@MWAWoodworks]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@JosueRivera]

​@@MWAWoodworks are the plans available anywhere ? Link no longer works

[@glennfigueroa5331]

@@MWAWoodworks I want plans aswell

[@melissaboutwell2001]

​@@JosueRivera. He said he was inspired by the one built by Third Coast Craftsman, who also has a KZbin video and sells the plans for $14.99. I just purchased mine and can't wait to have it built. The plans seem very detailed and come with full materials list for the coop alone or for the coop/run combo. Can also scale the size up or down according to your needs.

[@melissaboutwell2001]

​@@glennfigueroa5331​​@JosueRivera . He said he was inspired by the one built by Third Coast Craftsman, who also has a KZbin video and sells the plans for $14.99. I just purchased mine and can't wait to have it built. The plans seem very detailed and come with full materials list for the coop alone or for the coop/run combo. Can also scale the size up or down according to your needs.

[@JoseHernandez-d9o8z]

This is a great build, and I appreciate all of your tutorials. The is exactly the size of a coop I was looking to build. I'm going to try to piece it together and hopefully, it comes out as nice as yours did. I've watched several other tutorials, and I'll be getting the plans for those, Thanks for all you do. I appreciate how simple you make things. Thanks again!

[@MWAWoodworks]

🙌

[@NathanAnderson77]

We built this from Chris's plans this summer. Made a lot of the similar adjustments as you to make it smaller. Looks great!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks Nathan! We love how it turned out

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Had issue with Chris is plans, for paid plans it was not clear! But I made some adjustments to suite me.

[@zillaking29]

where can i find chris's plans for purchase? Thanks in advance!

[@melissaboutwell2001]

​@@dwaynelejeune3508. I just bought and downloaded the plans also. Could you tell me what issues you had with them, so that we hopefully can avoid that? My husband is going to build it but he's not very confident when it comes to construction projects, so any advice would be appreciated.

[@melissaboutwell2001]

​@@zillaking29 I see it's been 6 months since you asked where the plans could be bought but if you're still wondering, they are on Third Coast Craftsman KZbin video. The link is below his video. Plans were $14.99.

[@OrganicAlumination]

I wish people would do experiments on chicken, and the quality of the meat if you give them extra warmth and coziness - with refreshing elevator /hold music. And massages .

[@mattstover3912]

Awesome build!! And personally, I thought of Perry the platypus from Phineas and Ferb! 🤣

[@andrewsworkshop]

I see Perry too!

[@eduardoherrera6320]

Are your plans available for print? for the size of your coop? I purchased the plans for third coast but I think the size of your may be more suitable for my needs. Thanks!

[@hope2btm]

Same here. I only want 6 birds

[@rtanderson2]

This is great. I just finished watching the Third Coast Craftsman video, but I like the size of yours a bit better. I think once spring comes I’ll look at scrapping our current coop and building something similar to yours. Great video!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome! Your birds will love it!

[@mcwendel8066]

Looks good! Looks like Chucky from Rugrats

[@jdcamc]

Sweet!! I bet you get better eggs with happy chickens!!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Let's hope!

[@gregmize01]

the cartoon charecter is from the Dire Straights Money for Nothin' video!

[@ryu-ken]

The window looks like the character from brave little toaster

[@kevindechambeau7762]

Thank you very much.that was an excellent video for me. I actually have an old aluminum flat bed snowmobile trailer. It is 8 foot by 16 foot. I'm looking to make a beautiful coup That I can move around the yard on a ball hitch to Move with my a TV.

[@kameronclevenger145]

Can u do the measurements for the material!!!! I feel like a thousand ppl have asked this!

[@HarrisonFord11]

My wife has been haggling me about one of these for awhile. Now I have no excuse. Thanks. Haha.

[@jimalford6359]

I’m watching and learning b/c I’m going to attempt make a chicken coop is Summer. I have probably watched 20 videos so far and yours is my favorite. Thank you Bo from Cincy

[@ScaryFear]

Oh wow this is great. I'm new to your channel. I was happy and surprised to see this as I'm building a coop now too. Carolina Coops has some amazing builds. They have a channel here and I'm trying to build something based on their designs. I've kept chickens for a while now but want to finally have a nice coop for them.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks! I'm brand new to owning chickens so it's all a learning experience for me!

[@ScaryFear]

@@MWAWoodworks Oh you're going to love it. Chickens are wonderful. They are smarter than most people realize. They are friendly if raised from chicks and have better recall than most dogs. I have videos of my chickens on my channel as well as my slow coop build that's coming along. BTW, maybe the cartoon character was Spongebob? That's what the coop kinda looked like to me from the front.

[@RichBarschdorf]

Your chicken run would’ve looked a little better if you put the hardware cloth on the inside.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Matt! 😃 I did watch Chris's video as well! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@DG-Chiefs-fan]

Great looking coop I’ll be doing one just like it soon just with a longer run 👍🏽

[@CampingCazaySenderismo]

the chicken coop is so beautiful, saldly I couldn´t download the plans. thaks for sharing

[@MWAWoodworks]

There are no plans, sorry!

[@CampingCazaySenderismo]

@@MWAWoodworks AH ok jejeje great work great chickens

[@drgreenthumb3777]

Look up the vacuum cleaner from the brave little toaster. That was my first thought when I saw it. It looks like him with his teeth showing. Hope this helps. Nice coop too.

[@peteacosta1023]

How tall and wide is the actual enclosed coop?

[@dansullivan2782]

Awesome video! Do you have a cut list (how many pieces, with the measurements of each)?

[@surfer2016]

I copied the design and made my own measurements.... Realistically building things like this doesn't require the cabinet or furniture making mentality.... 1/16" or even an 1/8" off is something that would get lost in the soup or paint, liquid trim etc..... But trust me those finish guys, furniture, cabinet people have a passion for measuring to the 32nd and 64th.... But for the typical weekend warrior handyman that is really a waste of time. It's an outdoor chicken coop....

[@ludengibson6812]

​@@trigjones ❤ huh❤❤

[@rachelwalton2822]

Do you have downloadable plans for this coop?

[@HerbyDigitalTV]

I really like this coup, very clever design.

[@nightstringers]

Tip No paint ,if you use stain less likely to peel . Love this coop looks awesome my friend .Now what do the chickens think?

[@MWAWoodworks]

The chickens are right at home 😃

[@nightstringers]

@@MWAWoodworks Tell them Hi lol

[@jayrussell3796]

Third Coast Craftsman posted this exact same (nearly identical except double doors) coop a year ago on his channel. His has his plans and a walkthru video.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Yep

[@DuderScooter]

Hey brother, I’m watching this on the TV in bed with my wife rn, and I just can’t live with myself if I don’t help you out remembering the cartoon character you’re thinking about in the video when adding the windows. Looks like the Brave Little Toaster to me, but might be the vacuum too 🤔 you’re welcome 😂 I take payment in the form of eggs 🥚

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I ordered 7 chickens that don't come for another six months, giving me plenty of time to decide how I'm going to build my coop. I think it's pretty obvious that 1. I want to build something awesome and 2. it won't be cheap. I'll be extremely happy to keep costs under $1,500!

[@MWAWoodworks]

That's totally doable

[@stanturbyfill4147]

Obviously we are not doing this save $ on eggs. A dozen eggs per week at $6.00 /dzn breaks even on a $1,500 coop at almost 5 years. Then add cost of birds, feed, bedding and other supplies and it probably has a 10year break even. I have been collecting some pallets on the side and hope to recycle those boards as siding to hold down costs. Also thinking of using 2x3 for framing walls of the coop ad nest box.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@stanturbyfill4147 No, the only way to recoup (no pun intended) your money would be to get more birds, which would then produce enough eggs for you to sell them. I program for a living and have no interest in that! I DO like the idea of having alternatives for everything, and as we learned with this pandemic (and the egg price spike due to the bird flu), supply chains can be quickly disrupted. I think I'm going to stick with 2x4. I want to actually add insulation to my walls. If I ever decide to heat my coop, the insulation will make it easier to do so.

[@ryanball6218]

Could you share the overall dimension of this coop compared to Third Coast? Visually you can see how you altered the smaller coop area, but just curious how much you took off the width and length. I think that would be super helpful for many of us. Appreciate the video!

[@simplylove4979]

Great Build! Do you know the approximate overall cost to build this coop?

[@Vermino]

Don't know about MWA plans, but mine cost about $1,500-2,000 in supplies using Third Coast Craftsman plans (mind you that was last year and the peak of lumber prices).

[@morganbaker1410]

I’m also curious to know the same thing!

[@noahsmith2311]

I just built the larger version for about 1300

[@loumccool3654]

Great job on this! It kinda looks like that character in the "Money for Nothing" video.

[@northernbear7357]

Around how much did this cost you in total to build?

[@jameslockhart8250]

Thats a nice Milwaukee Hand Cannon

[@MWAWoodworks]

It is. So glad I made the investment

[@southernyards2152]

The cartoon your (i'm) thinking of isn't a cartoon. It's a Movie. Monster House. I was thinking about it after you cut out the windows before you even said it🤣 But Chuck was probably more accurate with Futurama/Gumball. I haven't seen those. Great Coop. 🐓Love it🥚

[@dannybee05]

The Brave Little Toaster??

[@devilishegg]

Feel like the character is definitely Bender from Futurama

[@brownfeather865]

I don't know about that metal roof, but it looks fantastic!

[@MWAWoodworks]

I know about the metal roof, it's fantastic 👌

[@d.a.tsun5104]

@@MWAWoodworks Yup. I built my coop (Carolina Coop style but shed roof) and used this type of metal roofing. It's rather awkward and scary sharp to handle but you're right, it didn't need underlayment. My husband helped me get the panels up on the rafter - where I was (I hate height!) and I screwed them directly on the purlins.

[@shawnmolden5541]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@katgmied3]

My research has been leading me to 15-18° slope on the roof if you get snow. Steeper the better.

[@MWAWoodworks]

We don't really ever get snow where Im at. Actually snow may act as a nice insulator in the winter 🤔

[@burtw07]

Are there plans available for the coop project? I didn’t see them. Thanks.

[@SOUNDINTHECITY]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge. 🫡

[@keisenb]

Looks like a minecraft chicken when you added the windows!

[@MWAWoodworks]

🤣🤣

[@ajacevedo6223]

Can I get some measurements? Your coop came out BEAUTIFUL! I’d like to duplicate it.

[@LifeUnderParProductions]

I enjoyed watching this and Chris’s build so much I built this same coop for my 8 chickens with a ton of help from my father in law! One thing I was uncertain of is how to fasten the roof to the coop? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@MWAWoodworks]

You should have the ability to screw the roof to the coop from inside the coop!

[@LifeUnderParProductions]

@@MWAWoodworks omg duh! Ok, now I feel dumb! Lol. Thanks for the response! You are correct 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MWAWoodworks]

Haha no worries. If you've never done it you wouldn't realize it!

[@mattmorson888]

Haha thanks I way overthought this too

[@fatninja987]

It looks like Wallace from Wallace and Gromet I think.

[@JamesDunn-bh1zk]

Nice video

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Looks great! I would DEF put some insulation inside of that roof though!

[@thumpersvids8196]

Looks amazing. Great job man. Been looking to buy your plans. Every time I click on it it takes me to your website bit can't find the chicken coop. Please help and thanks.

[@bobbyb2821]

Great chicken coop 👍

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

That is very nice build! I think I found the design I want to go with. Thanks for posting. 'Jesus Saves'

[@garycharboneau4219]

The game/cartoon character that the chicken coop reminds you of is "Minecraft"

[@crystalzeller6087]

Love it!!!!!

[@morganstephens7514]

Do you have a link for the windows?

[@pacervault3350]

Very nice! I'm building a new chicken coop now, and it sure is a fun project. You gave me some great ideas. Thanks!

[@hope2btm]

I love this I bought plans for coop but need it smaller . How did you figure out the dimensions to make smaller overall.

[@linnsoltwedel]

I was thinking Wall-E. But I might be wrong! :D Did you figure it out?

[@janeashmore9922]

How do I get the plans and materials list? You inspired me to make this

[@debbiebennett4289]

I like the size of this coop. Do you have a materials list available?

[@meusatrumtempestas]

Well done!

[@JohnsonJLB]

Cartoon character was Homestar Runner!

[@andrewsworkshop]

This is so awesome!!!

[@kaleb9]

I think the cartoon is the ac off of the brave little toaster.

[@osocarpinterocarpinteria]

Nice and beautiful job!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulalbright1079]

High five to your Wife for helping lift. GO CARDINALS!!! I know I'm a Lil late saying it. I'm in St. Louis. Nice job on the build. Where I'm at, they don't allow coops.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Go Cards! This is the nice part of living outside city limits 😂

[@paulalbright1079]

@@MWAWoodworks lucky. Lol

[@phoebesdailyvlog]

What size washer and screw did you use to secure the hardware cloth?

[@kevinb6102]

What type of screws / length and washer did you use to attach the hardware cloth to the run? Thanks

[@djcarraway]

Great video. Awesome build. 👌

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@j316finewoodworking6]

Very nice build

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@irgeeksauce4165]

Any plans on this? I don't see them on the website.

[@michaeltaylor7009]

I think the movie you’re Talking about is monster house

[@xiaoqinliu7983]

Are you selling the chicken coops?

[@rbljackson]

Ive been looking at a lot of these chicken coop builds and this design is really nice! Two questions, does the rain stay out even with the windows open/could the windows be installed upside down so the screens are at the top? And do you have any issues with water intrusion where the egg door is folding down? Looks like there wasn't much overhang on the topside. Great job though....really like this layout!

[@jayhemfindsyou]

I am almost done with my build (clone of this design), and if you plan you coop layout so the nesting boxes are on the prevailing downwind side they will stay dry, even in our east coast summer storms! The door that folds up, under the upper sheet of T1-11 is not prone to leaking from wind blown rain. Nesting boxes where the access hinge up top are prone to leaking as rain pelts the side by the windows and runs down. The other benefit of the hinge down access is you don't have to hold the access hatch up as you gather the eggs and no danger of it dropping on your head or fingers.

[@mikebrummy]

​@@jayhemfindsyou did you find somewhere that he put plans for this build or did you just write down a supply list as the video was playing? I would love to build one of these once I finish putting up my new fence. Plans would be nice just for a shopping list, you always have to go to home depot a couple times, but a couple times sure beats 10 times because you're missing lumber😂😂

[@jayhemfindsyou]

@@mikebrummy The original designer sells the plans. I wanted mine to be larger, 6' x 8' so I basically designed it in AutoCAD (I'm a civil engineer by day) from the video, using it as a basis for the design. From there I was able to put together my materials list. I really like the efficiency of this design especially with the run with a lean-to roof in the opposite direction as the main roof. I also added linoleum as a single sheet to cover the main floor and 3" up the walls to make it easier to clean in the event you have to get a mop in there for stuck on poop!

[@jeannetteellis2034]

Do you have plans available for the chicken coop build? I didn’t find them at your web site.

[@NaNa-j7b2q]

Ohh i like it except the egg opener..raccoons are very good with their hands n ud be surprised but those sensitive hands can n would open that n i think its important i allow my chickens roam the grassy area or just property!great video tho deff nice!

[@dq6169]

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@naegwut]

Very nice

[@mumunea]

Nice video and thank you. But how did you attach the coop roof to the body ?

[@MWAWoodworks]

screws from underneath

[@jamesfields4149]

If it were me I would put some kind of barrier between the concrete blocks and the treated wood

[@pamelamayfield7496]

Nice job 👍

[@robertoj8950]

Looks like Tow Mater from cars lol 😂