Backyard chickens - Chicken coop tour- Easy to clean

[@1221951000]

I just started a replica of yours this weekend! Got it all framed up and will continue working until its done. I looked at your video at least 30 times while in the backyard, you are my inspiration!

[@imapigeonyoupeasant1489]

^ these two above me are totally not bots

[@feroz3854]

I'm a pigeon, you peasant cant get any peace everywhere its bots 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@lisasinspirations5280]

Any directions? Plans? Supply list?

[@jamesdoxsee7957]

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[@E_Fleming]

Plywood that’s rated for ground contact / exterior use. The thickness you need will depend on the spacing of your framing.

[@sallyogarden4514]

This is one of the most well-considered, nicely-produced chicken coop videos I've seen. Love the design elements of the coop, but appreciate the succinct everything-cogent presentation, and fine narration. So thank you.

[@zackjohnson4452]

If you want to learn how to build an affordable chicken coop then visit this site here: ChickenCoop. info

[@ramosnash7922]

sallyogarden 0ion but look at this one ! Cutest family and coop ever ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3RenxjfN9kp68

[@karrisajoss4271]

Your construction of the coop is amazing. Easy to clean, feed, water and safe.

[@laurafedora5385]

This looks awesome. The only thing I’d change is the roost to a 2 x 4, it’s better for their feet to sit flat and also for colder climates, allows them to completely cover their feet with their feathers when they roost to help prevent frostbite. Looks like a great setup and easy to clean!

[@shannonartola5159]

I heard the opposite. Chickens aren’t naturally flat footed and prefer to roost in trees so you want to use exactly what he has in this video 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Oatmeal_TVx]

I think I counted 8 chickens is that enough roosting room? I’m learning lol

[@kyrisgoularte4602]

@@Oatmeal_TVx You need 10-12 inches per bird of roost rail.

[@robertgiese4913]

They actually prefer 2X4’s because they can sit on their feet and keep them warm in the winter. They don’t need light at night because it will interrupt their laying cycle. Nice coop, great job on it. Thanks for showing it.

[@winniecash1654]

Do they sit on the 2 or 4 inch side?

[@kellydavis6316]

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[@winniecash1654]

@@kellydavis6316 thanks for responding, I wasn't sure. Can I use a 2 by 2? Or will those warp over time.

[@kellydavis6316]

@@winniecash1654 my dad used 2x2s. Some spaced 4 to 6 inches apart going up with a slight slant like theater seating. Each chicken could roost wherever. They would have there feet on 1 board and kind of sit down and back basically using 2 boards. Other areas about 8-10 inches apart and those would have their tail hanging down between boards. 3 of the hens never really roosted. They slept in the laying box all the time on hay. It took many years for the board warp to be a problem. I think the chickens had different preferences because they weren't all the same breed. There were 10-30 at any given time. The coop was 10x16. They were let out to graze everyday. This guys watering system is good to stay clean and easy. We had a baby pool in the yard with about 3 inches of water they would get in and drink and bathe. Cute but a huge pain. It was a mess to keep clean and change.

[@winniecash1654]

@@kellydavis6316 I love these ideas! Thank you for the information it's very helpful

[@ianheaser3548]

I grew up raising livestock. You're set up is really great! So different from the old days. Keep the good videos!

[@E_Fleming]

Thank you! I am excited to unveil a new coop design and construction video this spring. I have some new features in mind :-)

[@booswalia]

Nice job!!! One suggestion... I had the same kind of floor in mine so I could just sweep everything out but... you know chickens. They kick stuff. Every time I opened the door I got a load of "stuff" that fell on my shoes. What I did was put a 1x6 removable board across the entrance. Made all the difference in the world.

[@sundaycaradine3478]

I love your coop setup, it's the best I've seen yet. We haven't started ours yet and I believe this could be our new coop. Thanks for tutorial.

[@dianecrumbley90]

Wow! What a wonderful coop. Thanks for sharing. I would love to be able to have one of these. Your chickens are very lucky!

[@0ion]

...That chicken coop looks better then where i live..

[@matilda5072]

0ion that coop is bigger than wea I live

[@crossed7971]

Its sad that i relate to this so much 😢

[@kennyc388]

DETROIT???

[@crossed7971]

@@unohanayachiru5789 i bet you dont even own chickens

[@ramosnash7922]

0ion but look at this one ! Cutest family and coop ever ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3RenxjfN9kp68

[@fortyacreprep8783]

Nice looking coop! Going to copy it with a little larger dimensions. All good ideas for watering, feeding and cleaning. Hopefully you're composting the clean out debris, your garden will benefit greatly. Yes, a light to heat the box for winter is a good idea, maybe a flap,over the vents too to hold in the heat a bit on windy winter nights. Thanks for sharing !

[@thaboomer53]

On my coop, I use hay for bedding. Every so often, I rake it up and put it in my garden for mulch. Plus the chicken crap makes good fertilizer. I also have 9 hens. With the cost of feed, if I can break even on eggs, I'm happy. It's more of a knowing where your food comes from thing for me. I let them out in the yard to eat before dark for a few minutes. They will go back in the pen on their own at dark thirty. Plus I feed them garden waste. They like anything green. Good luck all.

[@jill5454]

I was wondering if these chickens get out on the yard at all. Seems like it would be a good thing to do for them

[@bmcdonald7303]

Thanks for this.

[@bobbiwilhite5860]

I would say this Coupe is darn near perfect the only thing is they do want a wider base to roost on the reason they say not to use a two-by-four is because there Feet Don't wrap around them good if they are not rounded off you can use any flat piece of wood that is not quite as wide is a 2 by 4 if you would like. They will get up on sticks in trees during the day but to sleep at night they fall back on their heels and use more of their leg area for support so they do need a wider base than just those branches. I am 55 years old and have had chickens since I was a little girl I have chickens right now and I can tell you you have done everything right but the roosting sticks need to be wider and a little flattered for them to sleep at night. Beautiful Coupe very secure very well done Bravo!

[@rosemaryhoffman4115]

I don’t eat eggs because of the way chickens are treated in the industry but just seeing how you have built this beautiful coop for them if I had one just like that I might decide eating eggs again directly from my own chickens and no one else’s thank you for posting.

[@StarryHilder]

Love the coop..you are quite the carpenter. We are still trying to find the right design. My first criteria was actually what you implemented..the front door opening so that you can clean it easily. I thought about the door flipping down..but I like yours better! And great idea for the nesting boxes!! You are funny with how particular you are. You did a awesome job...so perfectly built! As far as the led's..do they really need light? I never heard of chickens needing light at night to see...so this is a new concept for me! Thanks ..and it is amazing how popular your video is even after 2 years!! yipeee

[@cliffandrews]

Very nice job. How about a small solar panel to keep the battery charged. After watching this I have to build one now and I don't even have any chickens! but I do love eggs......

[@E_Fleming]

Cliff Andrews Some others have made that suggestion. A solar panel would work...I happened to have a trickle charger already (and do not own any solar panels)

[@E_Fleming]

Starry Hilder I don't think they NEED light, but I think I have read that if a possum, raccoon, skunk, fox..etc got into the coop, giving the chickens some light gives them a fighting chance. I am not sure. If nothing else, it's convenient for me too, because I can look in and count them at night.

[@okiejack5484]

Starry Hilder I think you need a cold shower lol.

[@joannesanderford9438]

You are so smart--only wish I had seen this layout when I was young!

[@AntidoteStar]

I like your chicken coop. A couple of ideas I really like. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@sharonwalia4162]

Love your set up. We think a lot alike. Easily keeping the coop clean were exactly my thoughts, too and keeping them warm enough away from wind and dampness in the frigid Wisconsin weather was another of my main thoughts. Make it easer on yourself and do less bending over with a bad back. Fantastic!

[@Ry311GP]

I think this is the best build I've seen in YT. I want to copy my coop of your design. Awesome work man!

[@HenrooWorld]

I have some chickens. I love them so so much. They are like my babies. They live with us in our Apartment. We do not have enough space to make any coop for them. They are free though. Most of the times they stay in our rooms, on our beds, laps. Its my dream to make a coop, a tiny beautiful chicken palace for them 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@w.a.watson3078]

These chickens are pampered and loved.

[@eLOVES1911]

So I've been doing some research on chicken coops. I've been wanting one for some time now. Your videos are by far the best and most informative. Thank you.

[@E_Fleming]

E huewe Thank you for the positive feedback. You are most welcome.

[@svetlanikolova5557]

+E Fleming If I copy your chicken coop, my neighbor will pee gas from envy. Well done buddy!

[@jovosedlar]

you have done ad great building job. Id believe you went wrong with the "night light" and heating you mentioned in the winter time. especially if you plan to heat them with IC light. they dont need the heating and light will mess with their moult (and health). Dont even close the ventilation during the winter as it could lead to respiratory and other health problem. hello from Serbia to all the chicken lovers.

[@hunterbravo9638]

He should have it on wheels so he could move it around for them to have green grass.

[@tomh4685]

First time chicken owner here, gotta hand it to you man... this video is great. You came up with some very versatile solutions to things i was trying to figure out how to conquer. I appreciate the share.

[@jojoc9240]

One of the nicest looking and handy chicken coop I've ever seen very nice

[@lilloreleii]

I love this video...out of all the videos I have watched to build my own coop...this had the most useful ideas! Thank you!! Lorelei

[@zackjohnson4452]

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[@bodijuliana4762]

Lorelei Michelle H

[@20447Medic]

Chicken-majal. I had one very similar a few years ago. With regard to the water, it needs to be cleaned everytime you fill, not just refilled. The water will harbor bacteria, especially in the warmer months, and needs to be scrubbed with a mild soap and water.

[@E_Fleming]

yeah? that's good to know!

[@1ntmd8r3]

I heard you can add apple cider vinegar to it to keep the bacteria out. I have not looked that up to verify, but I plan on it.

[@brianandlynphilippines]

Hospitals even harbor bacteria, that can no longer be killed due to resistance. I wouldn't overthink life, it will end in its own good time.

[@ATMM514]

Sandra Maria you’re right you can

[@lyubovparsons8305]

Geesh, After thinking this over I want to nominate you for President! It's quite evident you have more sense than anyone we have had in that office for many many years now.

[@drutube7750]

One of the better coops i seen. I had same plan to have easy clean set up. You should get a cheap harbor freight solar panel to run light and heat. And just a little tip in case you arent aware that trivkle batteries are not meant to be drained past 50% charge or it will kill battery fast

[@kevindavis3841]

Pretty coop! One guy put a litter box under his roosts, much like you have done. Your Isa Browns could start laying at 4-5 months old. Thanks for sharing!

[@deidreekelley]

Wow! What a cool coop! I had hens a few years ago and built my coop from pallets. But it was very difficult to keep clean. Great plan!

[@tonybaroud4467]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@drchefscott]

What a beautiful coop. I just got my 17 birdies today 03/22/2017 and was looking for coop ideas. I love your water and fill tubes. Great job and very creative. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolannemac]

That's a beautiful coop! You've done an amazing construction job and the addons are genius. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrianMax]

Of all the designs I've seen yet, I like this one best. Will be building this for my hens in the next couple weeks.

[@E_Fleming]

Thank you! If you have time, check out my FAQ video of this coop. In hindsight, I would do things a little differently in some areas.

[@bridgettramjohn564]

those chickens has there dream home!!.....what a gorgeous chicken mansion!!.......what a coop!!

[@FishingLikeALocal]

That place isn’t a hen house it’s a freaking hen mansion! Amazing crafting brother ! Here to stay ! Love the tree branches over the 2x4 going across

[@ramosnash7922]

Fishing Like A Local I love this ! 💕 I think u would like to see one decoratated it , look at this one ! Cutest family and coop ever ! @Weed ‘em & Reap is the best channel ever !!! I want everyone to know ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3RenxjfN9kp68

[@JyjusHomeVideos]

Great Video. I am a fan of backyard chicken and have them for the past 7 years. I really enjoyed it !!

[@swedenoble5371]

I have game birds pheasant ducks chickens and many others the gentleman that made this video you scrape vision and did a hell of a job good job my man keep up the good work and thanks for sharing this to others 😉🤗

[@JyjusHomeVideos]

Thank you !!

[@kimberlymeak3420]

Thanks for sharing your amazing coop. I'm new to raising hens and this gave me so much valuable information. Love all your videos.

[@tonybaroud4467]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@sweettrage]

Wow great build!! Nice to see your chickens have a CLEAN wonderful home😊

[@tonybaroud4467]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@dogsarepeople2]

This is wizardry. I am so impressed. My next coop will look similar to this. WELL DONE!

[@michaelsalomon78]

Very nice, one of the best I've ever seen, very very nice job... Two things though: you should replace your fence with a smaller one, that's an easy fix and you will never get any weasel/marten go thru and kill everyone. Second, the inside is very nice but lots of gaps everywhere between the wood, which is paradise for bugs like lice... You can end up with thousands of lice during hot summers and you won't even notice. the more gaps, the harder it is to get rid of them... It's a nightmare ! You should try to fill them with silicone.

[@E_Fleming]

Ugh, that makes me itch just thinking about it. Thanks for passing that on.

[@doinithard79]

Lice????!!!!

[@almonjacob3496]

Hey dude for your lights, Battery Tender sells a solar Battery tender that can stay hooked up all the time and it will keep your battery charged and not burn it up.

[@WildThlngs]

Really cool coop you've got! Nice designs on the pulley-system door and both the water/food dispensers.

[@HouseOfK9]

Not sure what people don't like but I think its pretty awesome

[@willtosurvive2843]

Nice video and coop. On the farm in the 50's and 60's we always called your hardware cloth 'Ratwire' to keep the rats and mice out of the corn. That's a good idea about the rocks around the bottom to keep the predators out.

[@GlennPearsonDIY]

Haven't watched any update videos yet, but you really should get a small solar panel to charge that battery. You could also do an automatic door on a timer, but that's a bit more complicated. Loved your videos, got some great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@E_Fleming]

+Glenn Pearson Yeah, I should! I happened to have a trickle charger already so this route was free, but a solar panel would make things a lot easier. I have thought about the automatic door option, but I worry about "locking a chicken out"...especially over the winter; occasionally, a chicken gets distracted and doesn't make it back in the coop by dark. Thanks for watching!

[@ddelgad1]

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing this. All the pre-made coops I've found make no sense when it comes to cleaning and getting in the coop. I made the mistake of buying a cute and EXPENSIVE coop that totally lacks functionality.

[@tonybaroud4467]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@jesschappell647]

this is great I love it when a lot of thought has gone into things like this because the easier you make it the more your going to want to have them and care for them.

[@michelewhalen6449]

This is awesome - thanks so much for posting! My chicks will be 8 weeks old in just a few days & will be ready to go out to the coop. We bought ours at a farm supply store & I know it's too small, so we really need improvement ideas.

[@tonybaroud4467]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@Steve-ps6qw]

The large rocks is clutch! That is a great way for me to keep my dogs from trying to dig in. I will use those gardening blocks, two high. I would have never thought of that without seeing your rocks, thanks!

[@reidesd]

It's a great chicken coop but there's one thing about the nesting boxes I think I'll share. I've heard in lots of places that if your door to the nesting boxes is at the top, it freaks the chickens out when you open it as they think it's an aerial predator. But if you have a door on the side, like the Carolina Coops nesting boxes for example, your chickens are way more calm if they see you open it. Enjoy the 7-year late advice :)

[@davidallenjr4096]

Back yard Children coop" Eric thanks a lot with your video. My coop came out excellent, just like yours.

[@kareneckert2108]

we live in Texas and are thinking of building or own co-op so this was very! helpful. thanks and thumbs up. karen

[@colinjohnson7544]

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[@michaelm9621]

You sir are a master builder good job on the watering and feeding system.

[@y0nd3r]

Wow. Best coop I've seen yet. Combine this with the chicken tunnel thing and I'd have an awesome bug free setup.

[@lenascountrylife4694]

Great coop, gotta love when it's easy to clean too.

[@heathernovak9657]

great coop!! thank you for the awesome ideas!! I was considering purchasing a ready made coop but with all these options I might build my own

[@danmatthews3102]

Nice coop. Dang, those chickens are spoiled. Where do they charge their cell phones?

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Dan Matthews add a mirror

[@KatindigStories]

hehehe! you made my day.

[@elizabethduncan5825]

LOL!!! That's a good one Dan.

[@Mari443Garrett1]

lol

[@gpymama]

Dan Matthews hahahah. Mine are spoiled but not this much! 😍

[@buckbundy8642]

That's pretty decent for a tight living neighborhood. Clean, easy to use. Nice!

[@Dylabong420]

The linoleum trick was really cool! We use them for our cabinets inside our kitchen at our house as well as closets so you don't have to look at just a painted piece of wood. But I never thought about using it in a chicken coop for cleanliness. I will definitely be doing that with mine

[@rebeccajohnson1368]

Where do you get it

[@AlexFoster1454]

That's a nice looking coop! You are very skilled

[@hazielanath]

Best video on the subject I have seen! Thanks for sharing!

[@E_Fleming]

Thanks for your kind words, Anita!

[@aliciaeggleston9153]

I agree, sub, liked and shared. Makes me want to leave the city and give it a try lol.

[@erikamorin1828]

how did you make a chicken coop like that

[@brianeldridge3372]

Nice work... Just got started building my wife one and was looking for some great ideas. These were great and I think they will make her project a success. Thanks for posting this video.

[@jessesworld3139]

4:01 ..... daaammmnnn dude. You put a nice little window in there for them too. That's a nice coop you got laid out for them. I love how you built everything on your own.

[@acommondisaster]

This is like the Cadillac of DIY chicken coops. Great video.

[@FWDragon]

u should get a small solar panel and have that linked into the led system, save u from charging every so often. part from that, some really good ideas there, thanks!

[@2DReanimation]

Or a couple of those solar garden lights, just extending the cord to the LED and placing the LED inside, and the rest on the roof. That's gotta be the simplest solution. As then they will only shine at night as well. So pretty convenient.

[@نادرجيجي-ن8ز]

I who are you looking to get it to be a good idea, I am not going to the point 2, but it was a good day to day, but it is a great way of life. The only thing that is a good idea, he is in the next week,

[@daddy9minnich777]

Nice job, man...going to build a portable chicken truck similar to this...nice features w/regard to feeders, heat, sliding door, battery lighting...very cool. Giving me good ideas. God Bless, ...Derek

[@Andy-xg5jd]

One word to describe this…Awesome!!!...

[@DarrenCharron]

Great video I just got 6 chickens and built a coop and will be building a run for them this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

[@jstewart2779]

Excellent coop. Add something organic to the bottom of their pen. You can collect it later after they've manured into it and stirred it around. Then you have some good compost.

[@foxxrunner7989]

Indoor plumbing Double Payne sliding window lighting ventilation end more These Chicks have a nicer Home then some humans

[@TokyoLlama]

Nice coop! I'm going to build something based on yours for my place in Japan!

[@lukecamp7262]

Smart design... I have to borrow this design its awesome and genius, keep it up .

[@brianandlynphilippines]

It looks nice and clean. I live in a rural forest, so I use the same wire on the outside as you, but on the inside of the 2x4, I also use 1/2" square hardware cloth. I have caught five different rat snakes over 5' long, stealing my eggs or killing my chickens. You inspired me to rebuild some of my earlier versions of coops!

[@nobullziggster4070]

Really a nice coop / well thought out / will save me a lot of time and trouble. Thanks for posting bro.

[@luizmaranhao8154]

Man you are pretty smart! That's a 5 star hotel for the chicken.... Lol

[@OKRMetric]

very nicely done man.. made me tired just thinking about all the detail you put in it..great job.

[@نادرجيجي-ن8ز]

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[@starlily3357]

Nice coop!! Wish I had one like that. I bought mine from Atwood’s.

[@ramosnash7922]

Debra Norris 0ion but look at this one ! Cutest family and coop ever ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3RenxjfN9kp68

[@ameliakendrick3197]

I totally love the way you invent ways for it to work. wow you're a blessing. thank you

[@captainnemonadie6541]

Good job, this is the best coop other than mine that I've seen on KZbin. And you're right, they prefer the rounded roost except I stagger mine, one a bit higher than the other with 8" in-between roosts. Another thing I do differently is I hinge my roosts and support one end with a counter weight. When the birds come in to roost at night, the weight of the bird causes the drooping roost to sag, closing a contact, lighting the lamps. Great job. BTW... I use sand as litter also.

[@E_Fleming]

That’s awesome how you rigged up the roost lamps. I had gone back and forth about roost height, but I believe I read that the higher roosts might be the preferred spot...giving reason for the birds to establish a pecking order. Who knows. Sounds like you have a great setup

[@captainnemonadie6541]

Thanks, but the idea of using the weight of roosting chickens in-order to turn village street lights on at dusk originated from some Kiwi about 100 years ago, before the advent of automatic switches. I wish I could claim it. The upper roost at 8ft has sufficient space for all the birds to roost without crowding. The 8' spacing between the roosts is enough to prevent the bird litter from dropping on a lower roosting bird. The lower roost at 4ft serves two purposes. It's easier for the heavier birds and younger birds to do a two step jump when headed for the upper roost. It also gives them a better opportunity to get settled in her selected space with fewer arguments between birds. I used the same techniques for roosts on the other side of the coop where the 2 tier laying boxes are located at 6' above the floor and 18' for the upper..

[@E_Fleming]

Holy smokes. Almost 100,000 views. Who'da thought.

[@joeymoore1105]

553,493 views now bro. Genius design. I'm getting ready to hatch 24 French Black Copper Marans for my first chicken project and am looking at designs...Thanks for sharing, I'm definitely going to incorporate some of these features into my setup.

[@cricket8772]

Can you please come and build me one? LMAO!! This is amazing. I am definitely going to try and build one similar! Thank you so much for the ideas!

[@E_Fleming]

If you are interested, I also have a video called "how to build a chicken coop"...

[@E_Fleming]

Megan Mathis kzbin.info/www/bejne/rauceX2ibNWAnJY I finished the how to video for a similar coop last night if you are interested.

[@cricket8772]

Thank you very much! I will check this out sometime today!

[@ForestFurFran]

Best coop! Well thought of layout and love the feeding design.

[@bobliko1316]

these chickens are living lavish

[@gloriatwiggs467]

We also put sand down in the chick yard. We live in the city and started putting the fresh cut grass in top of the sand. Every 3 months or so we muck it out and use in the garden. It works great and we save money on fertilizer. We also allow the girls to go into the garden two hours before their roost time. We have several pest so added a top to the chick yard and trap opossums and cats and release to animal control. We also have to watch for hawks but enjoy the little hens.

[@elibeth06]

Wow you did an excellent job man!!!!!! That's a nice looking and efficient chicken coop, you can do that for business and I bet lots of people will be calling you! Nice job honey

[@cre8hive1]

dig a hole about 4' x 4' and 2' deep...fill it with leaves, grass clippings etc....and your chickens will have bug-infested playground to scratch through...and you can empty it out and get the best compost to add to the garden.

[@SRHurst-kj5mx]

Great. We are just building our coop this spring so you've helped us out quite a lot.

[@Trumpetto31]

Best chicken coop I've seen.

[@motocephalic]

nice job, well though out coop. I just started mine this past weekend. Mine is close in design, made to be portable for changing grass environs. happy homesteading

[@sebastianw6406]

Awsome coop! I built it from the instructions on Flickr but did couple little changes. Love it and the birds like it too. Couple friends who have chickens tell me that I built the Taj Mahal for my chickens! So thanks for the great Plans and videos on how you built your!!!

[@oongabragettey]

Nobel prize. Yours. Amazing.

[@joetrail6704]

What is the total foot print of this set up? Also the coop size? Great work! Getting ready to build one myself and this is what I've been picturing.

[@marykatepeterson4377]

downloaded his plans and it's going great, thanks man!

[@MariaSanchez-qm7bw]

So amazing you don't go inside for nothing love it ❤, looks so clean.

[@mayflyforyou]

This is the coolest!! My boyfriend and I are considering chickens when we move and it would be really cool to build modify a coop to be this amazing. Super cool to watch. You are quite an inventive man.

[@bobmarley5811]

Esto no es un gallinero, es un Penhouse de lujo! Cuantos vagabundos en la calle no darian lo que fuera por tener un hogar asi! Y no es broma.

[@rubyokosi8377]

Thanks pal. Nice coop😂penthouse chickens!

[@anniegaddis5240]

what great ideas! you're a genius! saw one vid where the owner built a sliding "poop catcher" under the coops, with hardware cloth for them to lay eggs on. then he'd roll it out and over to the compost pile to dump the poop. I didn't think hens pooped in their coops. also, would think they'd get really cold in the winter with just hardware cloth under there, but maybe he lived in florida or something. in a month or two, update us on how yours is working out, and what changes you'd make if you had to do it again.

[@E_Fleming]

My chickens have never pooped in their nesting boxes but they very frequently poop while on the roost. I went to home depot and picked up some long shallow storage bins which i now keep under the roosts and I try to empty those into my compost about once a week; its amazing how long the coop stays clean if i just do that! I had debated about doing a wire floor, but its not great for the birds feet (look up "bumblefoot"). I think they can also break nails off in the wiring. In terms of what changes I would make: a) After I created this video I had to relocate the water bucket because the chickens got too tall to use it. If the coop had been 2 or 3 inches higher off the ground it woulda worked out okay. b) Also, I am 6'5", and I wish the run were at least that tall. It makes for some back breaking work to walk around in there as it is now. c) I know many people say ya don't need to heat a coop, but this one is very big for the number of birds that I have so their body heat alone is not able to keep it humanely warm on these cold nights. (I'd add more chickens but the run is the right size for this number of birds). All that to say, I wish I had done one of two things...insulated the coop with some foam or designed it so that I could put a temporary winter wall in the inside (reducing the size of their sleeping area and making it easier for them to keep it warmer with their body heat alone). Did that make any sense??

[@anniegaddis5240]

Yep makes perfect sense. And you've given me some more great ideas. I really appreciate the follow up. I now have all the notes, and this spring when I'm building my own coop, your notes will come in handy! I'll probably add the pix to my FB page. Will let you know. Thanks again!

[@anniegaddis5240]

BTW, do you have a FB page?

[@freeman3320]

All great ideas for enhancing the chicken's experience. Maybe you can show the modified coop.....or maybe you already have.

[@TheBeeman410]

Not bad, I modeled my coop after Carolina Coops design. I put a solar powered camp light in my coop. ($10 on Amazon) You'll probably want to put hardwood mulch down, it will keep the ground in there dry. Plus when it breaks down you can shovel and sift it through hardware cloth for the best garden compost.

[@bobcole3852]

I bought plans (made a donation) and built this for my girls. Great design, easy to build and works great!

[@E_Fleming]

How’s everything going, Bob? I remember you from a few years ago.

[@bobcole3852]

E Fleming Great! I didn't do feeder but did add some watering auto fill water cups. I like having the interaction with them. I give them a scoop of scratch in the am, and have three that like to peck dried mealworms from my palm. While they mess with the scratch, I fill their feeder. Nesting box access from outside is great, I built a ramp for them and have a cable to raise and lower their door to keep them safe at night.