Building Our BEST Backyard Chicken Coop!

[@diyfferent]

Winter chicken coop video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXJkKuVYs6jia8

[@krzysztofrudnicki5841]

I read Wood's book about fresh air coops, but your coop looks different than his original one. How did you calculate width to depth to height ratio?

[@Rodriguez_ca]

DIYfferent How much was this project? It looks great!

[@BacktonaturelivingCom]

You guys did an awesome job. It looks really nice. Our chickens have been more or less outside the last winters at 8700' elevation in the Rockies. Your chicks will be totally fine. I am no psychologist...but it always makes me put my head back when watching a nice video like this why people would dislike it...

[@jeangnometoo]

I am a city girl who has always loved country things and I've learned tons of stuff from you guys! I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you.

[@linne834]

Great job - again! I love that you take your time and everything looks clean and pleasing to the eye. Can’t wait to see how you finish the kids rooms. Thank you for sharing. 🌸✌️👌☀️

[@foxsea451]

Such a great design! You have a mind that works and makes things come to fruition! Thanks for sharing ‼️👍❤️🦊

[@patriciawolfe8983]

if temps were to drop w wind than you can put plastic over a portion of the screening, easy to remove and put up for the day or week. open means less mites, diseases, respiratory problems. if they need warmth a pile of hay to nestle in works easy, sooooo proud of you both.

[@lindanichols7296]

As usual you guys hit a home run. The chicken coup is awesome!! I love the design of it. I didn’t know about the open air thing, but it makes sense. I so love watching you guys doing all these projects. So much talent and skill, yes I said skill. Doug I think you could build just about anything. I so love watching you guys fix, build, clear, and care for your animals. As well raise you beautiful children. God Bless You All. 👍👍👍

[@glorialeach7301]

You guys are so fabulous!!!! I too had plans in my head and penciled on paper, I designed my coop around a 4X8 concept for less waste as did you. 👏👏👏👏 I have 3 hens, I live in the city but have chickens AND a garden. I did get help with the roof of my coop, and the friend that helped, gifted me with two sheets of metal for my roof. 😍

[@ustinman8446]

The coop looks great! A suggestion, Find a remnant Of linoleum To put on the floor and the bottom Of the nesting box, makes clean up really easy Protects the wood.

[@dottiebebris9706]

Linoleum really does work well. I didn't even use bedding. Poop stays dry and easy to just sweep up.

[@dwisecup51]

Yes, the chicken waste will soak into the wood. Gotta think about this a minute.

[@patriciawolfe8983]

good grief. this is how my dad built everything. I watch him for 4 decades do the "square it there and cut it here" the chicken house, the pigeon coop, he extended the from on the house, a side porch, the garage and a car port. no matter how tall or wide, he built a square, cut it there, friends helped put it up and roofs were easy for dad. I love seeing it again. ty

[@juliemcneal5742]

You guys remind me of my husband and me. Ashley, I love how you stand by to help where needed and Doug has no idea that you are the foreman of the job! Hehe.

[@sandrakohlstedt8583]

That is the cutest chicken house I have ever seen! My essentially homeless daughter could move in there as a tiny house! 👵🏻. 🥰

[@tracyboyd4867]

Prettiest chicken coops ever...maybe belle can paint some flowers on the front of the nesting boxes...Doug you make things look so easy to make it's hard to imagine you stressing over any of your builds as you always come up with a great solution to make them better...have a great week guys...job well done.

[@thomasrichards6245]

Dana says- Ooh, what a great idea. If Belle would like doing it, that would be awesome!

[@kimberleytramper8966]

I like how you do your homework before each project. It pays off in the end. The coop looks great!

[@ArthurValencia9438]

"JUST A COOP?" For just a coop you built a beautiful building that you should be very proud of. I want one of those. Nice going Doug & Ashley. Art

[@diyfferent]

Thanks Art :)

[@OhItsJustMe2]

You two are a great team!!! We painted the floor in our coop and it helps with clean up. It also helps prevent the wood from soaking up wetness.

[@defleppard-lover6298]

🐔How many of you watching .......want to be Doug and Ashley’s chickens? Awesome...love the giggles too.🐔

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

Oh my!! Your chickens are living in style. Love this coop. Thank you for addressing the temperature & air. So many people think they need to dress their animals like babies 🤦🏻‍♀️ My chickens love being outside all year round. They’re smarter than given credit 😉 Love your design

[@marywagoner8527]

Awesome build outta what you had! I was thinking that maybe Belle and Maverick would want a playhouse like that too.. XD

[@CHiley-nv7rq]

I have three suggestions, 1- When I built my coop I put vinyl flooring on the bottom, it made cleanup easier for me. 2- You need a magnetic tray for your screws. 3- You should get a rooster weather vane for the top of your coop. But your design is great and I can't wait to see chickens in it.

[@chelseastewart3727]

Looks awesome y'all! Don't be embarrassed about going to the dollar store. Most people are on a budget. My FAVORITE store is goodwill. I would shop there even with a million dollars. Most places over charge.

[@kkoup35]

Goodwill is awesome - some great buys can also be found at the Habitat ReStores as well (but aren’t as plentiful around the country).

[@chelseastewart3727]

@@kkoup35 I'm in tn. I haven't heard of habitat restores. Sounds like my kind of place if it's thrift. :)

[@JamesKnighttx]

Watching the whole video I had to comment on Ashley. It seems she is finally getting use to the camera a little. She cracked a few jokes and really laughed. Good job guys.

[@WandaKay4u2c]

We built an additional small (think large dog house sized) coop & run in addition to our larger one for broody mamas... and if a hen needed to be isolated. Something else that we did that worked WONDERFULLY was to line the floor with some leftover vinyl flooring that made it REALLY easy to clean and protected the wood floor from water damage. We incorporated LARGE windows with screening reinforced with wire cloth and had a ventilation between the roof & walls (covered with wire cloth) so that they always had good circulation. For times when it was very cold or too wet, we had roll down plastic drop sheets (duct tape & grommets to edge them) that we would pull down over a window or two. Just rolled them up and tied them when not in use. Secured them with coffee mug hooks attached to the frame when down. You're right, chickens are pretty hardy and adaptive to weather as long as they have the right shelter.

[@mrsfrog2u]

Very nice coop You guys are great at building and remodeling ...👍👏🐣🐤🐓🐔

[@bevlove]

The coop is beautiful! You two work so well together. I love seeing your creativity come to fruition. 💙

[@DawnCook852]

With every project you think outside the box which makes what you do so unique and interesting. Never surprised when you change things up because your mind is always looking for the best solutions. It's inspiring to watch and learn from. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@MarkkuHyle]

Wow So Cool, very nice Coop, especially I like it is functional and clear line. A great project from you, Thank you. May the Man upstairs be good to you and bless you in life and in your projects and all.

[@HyacinthDaisyRose]

You might see mistakes but I don't. My Mom watches you guys too and is always saying that you can build anything. ☺️ Very nice work on the chicken coop. It is very fancy indeed.

[@MerAngel12121]

Daisy, Heck, put a little cot in there and one removable wall, with screen under it and it would be a nice little summer sitting room for reading or sleep outs for the young ones. : ) Gotta love this!

[@RonR1]

I'm chicken when can i move in? Nice job building the chicken coop. Cannt wait for the chickens.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Hey Doug and Ashley, love your channel. You are amazing! Suggest you put in about 4 perches, about a foot higher each time, going up the back like steps, they like to sleep high. If you open it on days when you are home, free range, you'll only have to muck under the perches! Can use some rails you dug out.

[@19Photographer76]

I had an open air coop when I lived in MA and I never lost one during those harsh winters. Thinking of all the wild birds that survive without a heat lamp, this build looks terrific!

[@hawajan4316]

You are one of a smart guy, unbelievable! every time I watched your video more amazed by your talent. God bless you

[@SpringRiverHollar]

That's the Taj Mahal of chicken coups . It's so cool and pretty too

[@shazakaacutehugsenglish6215]

Wow that coop is great, I'm sure the chickens will be very happy. Can't wait to see the chick's now.. You guys are great at designing things..

[@kathymulligan3652]

Put a chicken weathervane on top of the chicken coop. It’s awesome. You’re so creative!!

[@Hollybank5]

Great design, Doug !! Ashley more concerned about spilling the paint than you falling off the roof ? 😳 ... priceless ! 🤪 It’s a Chicken Palace !!! ❤️👍 Can’t wait to see the chicks 🐣 . The nesting boxes are perfect idea ! Yay 😁

[@mdrew44628]

That is a really well designed coop. Always impressed by the stuff you guys come up with.....

[@melindalewingellis1923]

That’s a good looking chicken house. This winter when the snow is deep I’m gonna be worried about the chickens. I’ll be the one posting Whatabouttbechickenswhataboutthechickenswhataboutthechickens!

[@babs2522]

I love the 5 Star Chicken Coop Hotel, your chickens will be very happy, love and blessing from Scotland :) :)

[@janwages8435]

Nothing you can't do. Soooooo smart. You can build redo anything. Really talented.

[@cint4347]

Your Chicken Coop is so awesome. I love it.

[@claireemalakredell2078]

I really love the nesting boxes. I like that they arent too high up from the floor and also really great that you could potentially just keep the broody hen in the box and move her without causing her too much stress. :)

[@kitzcat]

That is a beautiful coop. I'm sure it will be perfect for your chickens. Now you can think about adding gutters to collect rainwater for them.

[@wendyallisonbarnes1187]

You guys have done so much in Short time! Love the coop.

[@avonleanne]

this is by far my FAVORITE chicken coop yet...so simple so pretty! love it

[@michaelcook768]

Really nice! A heck of a lot nicer than 95% I've ever seen. Doug, you would make a great architect. I know that's not your style, but, you have the aptitude. Great build!

[@WEVallely]

Love, Love, Love your new chicken coop. You did a great job.

[@srqlisa7881]

Tundry and Beau were having so much fun last video, it's great to see that. thanks for sharing. I found having a double door was great to get a wheelbarrow in to load and unload. With that angle on the roof you could add gutters to drain water into a barrel that feeds the water trowl. just a thought. Wow it looks so good, great design. :)peace

[@smallfootprint2961]

So creative. If I were a chicken, I'd say thank you for the nice home... lol. I love it.

[@PeaceOutWorld]

That's like the Cadillac of chicken coops! Awesome work! Maybe you thought of this, but that roof is large enough you might be able to put a rain barrel for water for the chickens, to keep from hauling it or needing an extra long hose. In winter that won't help much but in the non-freezing seasons, it would be great for you and the chickens. But that coop is gorgeous!

[@DenisJava]

Thanks for explaining the cold hearty thing. I was concerned about the lack of coverage in winter. I live in South Carolina, grew up in Florida, so I don’t know from cold. Coop looks beautiful! I’d paint the OSB on the inside of the coop, perhaps with floor paint, to preserve it from harsh chicken dropping conditions.

[@roseypeach8363]

I've been binge watching OITC and may I say Ashley is the perfect companion. In fact, your entire family is precious.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

WHAT???!!! It looks so good! I'm super jealous and happy for you at the same time. Now come build one for me! haha You are right about moisture being the enemy in the winter. Chickens generate a lot of moisture so if you close up every nook and cranny they are more likely to get frostbite and respiratory issues.

[@diyfferent]

Thanks!

[@Bunefoo401]

OhMyGosh, Doug and Ashley ... that is one nice coop. Looks like a snug guest house. I love the front with the sliding screen doors!!! I love your longer videos. You have such a great vision for everything you want, and don’t let the naysayers affect what you do. I’m always impressed with your desire for doing things to withstand time, taking the time to do it right - oftentimes over and above.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Really love your channel guys. Something different all the time. You guys have an awesome way of doing things. I really like it. Thanks guys!

[@anitawest6999]

Get job! When I was a kid our chicken coop had a slightly slanted floor. Slanted towards the back. There were some small holes drilled close to the bottom of the wall. Probably quarter size holes. When Dad scooped out the old hay and what not, then he would hose down the floor and used a stiff push broom to push the dirty water out the holes. The type of wood you used is fine. Except maybe a good sealer to prevent rotting wood. Ammonia is pretty strong stuff and could damage the floor faster than you think. I love the chicken coop! Reminds me of a tiny home. Y'all are so talented and you work together so well! Kuddos on a GREAT job! Hugs from Texas!! PS: I am excited to see your baby chicks!!

[@anitawest6999]

*Great job. Get job? Lol typo. Silly me.

[@davidkuhn8946]

Put a tarp on the floor that just fits inside so for easy clean up. Roll out the tarp take to garden clean out an put back in your fantastic looking coop.

[@GraeMatterz]

What a great idea. Doug and Stacy (from Off Grid with...) use old billboards that would be great for this. They're thick, weather resistant, usually really big and CHEAP. I think they get them from an outdoor advertiser and remember something about there being so many of them, these advertisers are happy to get rid of them.

[@lynettedundon1410]

You can always put heat lamps in for winter, and heated water bowls too. That coop is pretty fancy!

[@heidihokes7789]

Yes, & even a pump to keep the water moving helps.

[@heidihokes7789]

You all are AMAZING at the projects you do!!! That chicken coop looks absolutely AMAZING! Such a professional looking job!! It's quite obvious that you all ALWAYS put a lot of thought into your projects & it shows & will pay off!!!!

[@bettinah.7429]

Cute coop! It looks like a screened summer cottage!

[@bettinah.7429]

Simply living Alaska also has an open air coop.

[@joanpeters8414]

You don’t give yourself enough credit for all you two accomplish. Love how well you work together. Keep the videos coming. 🤗

[@gailholland494]

You two are awesome!! Such neat great work. Those are going to be some happy chickens! I can't wait to see more home remodel. God bless your family!

[@OneForTheDollyBirds]

You're an expert. I'm temporarily speechless. Can't believe what I just saw. Spectacular.

[@mypinkladycrafts]

For building "off the cuff", you did a great job! That's one sweet coop! Lucky chickens!!

[@GraeMatterz]

You two never cease to amaze me. Good job.

[@elizabethshaw2839]

I love love that coop, when you set your mind to building something its always so amazing! Great job guys! Can hardly wait to see what kind of chickens you get!

[@Nancy-ko6bn]

Functional and beautiful. Just what we have come to expect from you guys. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HorticultureGeek]

WOW, that is an awesome coop. You should draw up the plans and sell them like some of the other KZbin channels do. People will buy those plans because that is beautiful and practical. Great Job!

[@wandacaston1847]

Great looking chicken coop and I like your way of thinking you want the way you want it there's no needing having anything you can't have it the way you like it I think it was a great job

[@JB-pd4ni]

That is a thing of beauty, you've done a great job. I like to think of your chickens having that light interior next winter.

[@indigoblue4791]

Love it!!! Stylist and perfectly practical. I've seen a ton of comments on the flooring and the need to protect the raw wood from chicken poop. I don't doubt that you already have a plan for this!! Can I just say that l appreciate that you are clever about how you use the materials to reduce waste right from the design stage!!

[@QueenCityHistory]

Doug you are a genius. I'm amazed every time I watch a video of yours. You're a country Renaissance man. I don't think there's anything you can't do or build!

[@leabarto8156]

That is the nicest chicken coop I have ever seen! I've seen plenty of different styles and builds and yours is the best. Great job ya'll!

[@JWimpy]

What a marvelous building. Ya'll are both very handy.

[@crystalcroft8318]

Thanks for explaining everything. My grandpa raised chickens now I know why his pins looked that way 😎

[@ingridwalter4870]

Chicken Palace! So neat. Good you think outside the box. TFS.

[@denisegallaway4856]

That looks good. Now you can build your daughter a play house. Just a idea. Good job.

[@vdwalt4464]

Just a thought, chickens produce moist dropping and breath out moisture that could cause the floor to rot. Keeping the floor covered with fresh deep bedding this could help prevent/delay the floor from rotting. Looks GOOD!

[@bonnietownlian7434]

Another awesome job. I love the pointed roof cap gives it style

[@verasaccone9402]

WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB I LOVE IT IT REMINDS ME OF OUR CHICKEN COOP WHEN I WAS A LITTEL GIRL IN GERMANY

[@Idolmakercat]

Doug and Ashley you guys are awesome!

[@heatheroester6817]

Wow how adorable guys!!All it needs is a home sweet home plaque above the door!Any chicken would be lucky to live in there.The only thing I would add maybe is a removable ramp of some sort .Love it!👍❤

[@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper]

love the coop, and love learning along with you!

[@dbaileyanorchardistsdaught5041]

Looks amazing! Excited to see the chicks 🐥 🐥 in it!!!

[@joannemcmurray2155]

I like to hear about all the research you did about chickens and their habitat, survival in cold weather, etc. You are smart people and I wish you every success in your choice to be homesteaders. God bless you and your little family.

[@diyfferent]

Thank you, we appreciate that.

[@janwhite5642]

I agree with you. It looks beautiful. You both have a mind blowing work ethic. That really stands out and it has been so fun to see both your and Ashley's personalities... Amazing....

[@soniasinclair1903]

I would call that a chicken hotel. You did a great job. Like all animals they just need TLC, and with that coop they will be great.

[@krystaltownsend6425]

Best looking most practical chicken coop I've ever seen. Awesome work 💯

[@monicahendrickson3975]

Great design the finished product gets a big 👍 Doug you've done it again.

[@sarahewitt1226]

Yay chickens !!! That is such a pretty coop , don't sell yourself short Doug , I personally think you are a genius , every thing you and Ashley make turns out perfect , I really love watching you make things , you are a joy , thank you for sharing , now I look forward to you getting your chickens . 😊

[@davidwilken3584]

A few years ago I built a chicken coop and learned a few things I’d like to extend to you. 1) tear out the plastic underneath the coop as this will only contain moisture and speed up the rotting process on your OSB. 2) paint your interior walls with a good water resistant paint as they will get covered in droppings and everything else especially along the bottom two feet. This is where the dropping’s will collect and retain moisture. 3)definitely paint the floor as chickens make a mess with their water and food. 4)round over the roosting bar as they need to wrap their toes around it so they don’t fall off. This is more ergonomically suited to them. 5) keep up the good work the two of you do and good luck with your flock of chickens.

[@plansandprocrastination]

Another perk for the back being wood, is if you need to put in a vent for cross-ventilation, it will be really easy to do. Looks beautiful. Have that little artist in the family paint a chickenhouse sign to hang from your overhang :)

[@lindacummings6921]

Excellent design and build of your chicken coop. The only thing I might add would be a remnant piece of linoleum to cover the plywood flooring to make it more waterproof and easier to clean out.. I look forward to seeing your chickens in the coop.

[@barbarabell3366]

If I were a chicken, I would love this home. Doug, you totally remind me of our son, so inventive and frugal. Will there be a ramp? God bless you guys as you improve your little homestead.👍😀

[@debbiepovlock9819]

You are such a talented couple and so wise for your age. Excellent job! 🙏💙🐝🌺💜🤗

[@ghmassagespa]

waiting to see the chicks.great work !

[@leatherwoodland4605]

Very nice looking coop design. You may not be a pro but, you do good work. Well done!

[@HiddenBlessingsHomestead]

Great job! We have Chantecler Chickens and they are so hardy. Our rooster used to protest being locked up even in the winter he was happiest roosting outside or in our dog house with the dog.

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

Love your chicken coop, maybe you can make extra money by selling the plans, anyone would love to make a beautiful chicken coop like this, Great job!

[@PatBarr55]

That's an awesome coop. You don't mess around. Can't wait to see the chickens eating those ticks.