Hand-Built Stone Chicken Coop: Ultimate DIY Project for My Permaculture Homestead | Start to Finish

[@francesmcmillan7596]

Absolutely gorgeous. I think it's even bear-proof. I'm always amazed at how many people build ramshackle structures for their chickens which barely hold chickens in, much less keep predators out, and are shocked when they find a scene of carnage. It's really hard on the feet of chicken to have to walk on wire.

[@ozgott1415]

Not gonna lie.... its 2024 and half of us want to live in that chicken coop.,

[@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653]

It definitely looks like it’s constructed much better than the building my apartment is in 🥰

[@Wxcvbnmlk]

😂

[@sharondagostino3348]

😂

[@Cathyluvsart]

What an awesome builder he is.

[@haleyjae4145]

Those were my thoughts as well.

[@spike13600]

I think your chicken can to be happy with a daddy like you !! Her housse is wonderfull !! Great work Shawn !! 🐔❤🙏

[@elainec7369]

Oh wow. That coop is storybook awesome! Even better than the cabin itself? On the serious side, your chickens are not safe with the gap around the base of the outer fenced area. Not only do chickens dig, but outside animals also dig and something will get in. We lined our outer area with brick to hold down fencing that prevents any breach. Or, you can dig down and bury fence so nothing can get in. We lost so many chickens to infiltrators and have learned that you have to eliminate all entry possibilities.

[@MySelfReliance]

The fence extends 2 feet along the ground outside of the run and then is buried. It’s even better than burying it straight down. Cali and several raccoons have tested it for me :)

[@elainec7369]

@@MySelfReliance Nice. Hadn't seen that, but glad to hear. Chicken on.

[@yummboy2]

Outstanding! Far more than a builder, Mr. James is an Architectural Engineer and an artist! What chicken would not want to live in such a charming and happy house?

[@тогузаевавалерия]

Домик - просто чудо! Как в сказке У вас золотые руки Шон. Подписываюсь

[@cherylbfrey5936]

It’s all about the building techniques for me. I love watching what the various techniques create over the long term. I love Shawn’s style and use of old hand tools. He works wonders with his use of them. Fine craftsman!!

[@jackib8589]

Holy chicken Coop! That's the best looking coop I've ever seen. ❤️ Those chicken s have a better looking house than I do. Lol You should carve you name into the rock I have a feeling that will be still standing MANY years to come. Awesome ❤️🐤

[@Meriweather-m9l]

Brilliant. Getting ready to refurbish our chicken coop so this is inspirational although I doubt we can match your skill!

[@yogininamaste]

what a beautiful creation Shawn! Stunning!

[@johnhoward650]

That chicken coop is a masterpiece.

[@michellecelesteNW]

Absolutely gorgeous. I like your style.

[@zehracakr2192]

Harika evlerinde çift sarılı yumurtliyacak tavuklar kolaylıklar dilerim Türkiye selamlar

[@Nature31]

In my country, the Netherlands, we have a amusementspark de Efteling, it has a fairy tale forest. This beautiful house looks like it came right out of there. those chickens better behave themself and lay lots of eggs.

[@andrea6421]

Wow! Outstanding! 😊

[@olindapaul7333]

I LOVE this coop. Later if they dont want chickens they can turn it into a guest house. LOL

[@u-turn8039]

Absolutely love it!!

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Thats amazing

[@Наследие-н6м]

курятник шикарный. камнем точно не буду отделывать, потому что у нас такого камня нет, чтобы кололся. но сама идея очень понравилась. жаль не увидела как внутри устроено. где насест, какая кормушка и прочее. интересно посмотреть, чтобы у себя сделать также.

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Once upon a time... well, if those chickens could speak, they'd be speechless!

[@jamescostello6529]

Need a sign above the door that says " Coop Sweet Coop".

[@venusvincent3680]

Lucky chickens!

[@nickma71]

What is the plan for coyotes and foxes? I found the channel when he built the first cabin. I saw his time lapse in maybe 2019. I like that it was very primitive in the build, and I appreciate this is very modern. He can do it all.

[@eugenestepanov380]

Amazing skills Shawn!!!

[@fredrickg77]

Beautiful work

[@peggykelley1799]

Lucky cluckies

[@alipour7037]

Wannabe a chicken 😊❤❤

[@MrQuickLine]

If the chickens don't like it, you can always just list it on Airbnb.

[@CharLiAdventures]

When can I move in?

[@jonhu1457]

I pray that my wife never sees this chicken coop!

[@msbjpenny]

That's the prettiest chicken house I have every seen in my 71 years.

[@TheMonkdad]

I’ve never said this before but I’m actually jealous of a chicken.

[@beningpachoco]

Me too

[@lettieolivier8127]

With price of chicken eggs now.....I think they are celebs .....deserving a mansion 😊😊😊

[@TheDancefreak35]

The chicks I have stayed with so far did not have such a luxurious home.

[@sofypolo7701]

Siii😅😅😅😅

[@commonsenserules7995]

For a chicken coop, that is a mansion! Chickens are living in the lap of luxury.

[@eelcohoogendoorn8044]

With the ladies getting all this custom stonework lavished at them, I hope his wife isnt too envious about it all.

[@coupezjacqueline4110]

Magnifique

[@annrhodes3544]

It’s a Palais de Poulets Should be worth $100 per night as an Abnb!

[@patrick-po2lx]

Future AirBnB.

[@BsjjdjxjchBsjjdjxjchxcy]

​@@annrhodes35442:41 2:45 2:47 2:49 2:54

[@artysciencegal2521]

Finally, a foxproof chicken coop! Nothing will be digging its way into there. Those chicks are safe. Not to mention that that is the prettiest coop I've ever seen; a perfect marriage of form and function 🙂

[@ShandeleReynolds]

But we didn't see how the back was made where they go into during the day.

[@richardcorsillo9819]

All the fox has to do is dress like a poor hungry woman and knock on the door

[@artbybaz7060]

possibly bearproof too!!

[@katie7748]

​@@richardcorsillo9819 LOL

[@Julia-rx1yh5uv8m]

@arty...💯👍✍️🎯 👨‍🔧🛸🐔🏡⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@GregKrynen]

Not even three minutes in and I find myself envious that these chickens have a more securely built home than I do LOL!

[@mining4goldmeister420]

Never thought I'd be jealous of chickens! My house should look even half that good! This would make a great blueprint for tiny home builds. I would definitely live in one.

[@katkinslow]

Right? Curious of total approximation of cost!

[@martyarnold4159]

@katkinslow For him, probably not that much, especially if he sourced the stones locally or even from his own property. The most expensive part is what he's doing, that kind of skilled labor doesn't come cheap! I swear watching him build that's sexier than watching a man wash dishes!😂

[@db1777]

The craftsmamship is on another level

[@baskervillebee6097]

Fairy Tale Chickens!

[@deblarsen8528]

You can say that again! 🐔🐓🐣

[@vizion007]

In my awe, I am wondering where did he get the ideas? Something out of a fairy tale!

[@lindadobberstein2035]

That’s the most beautiful chicken coop I’ve ever seen!

[@Madein-His-Image]

This dude is an absolute beast....building all that by himself?!?! I'm inspired!

[@sherriianiro747]

Boomers are the best!

[@pamelafeather6405]

Yup, pretty much an amazing man

[@knolltop314]

THE best-built and fanciest coop I've seen. Congrats!

[@reneebrown2968]

This has got to be the most beautiful chicken coop I've ever seen.

[@Papadoc1000]

A week after he's done, it will smell like chicken shite and be worthless for anything in the near future.

[@Papadoc1000]

Put a firebox on the side, and it becomes the most beautiful smoker I've ever seen.

[@Smalfry47]

Oh my gosh! That chicken coop is beyond awesome! I would live in it…… lol

[@HeartTurnedToStone]

Me too ❕❕❕

[@ellies31773]

Me 3 😊

[@benquackenbush3336]

You, sir, are a master craftsman! If was a privilege to watch you work.

[@shirleystowe7353]

200 years from now a new owner will be looking at this beautiful homestead with this amazing building and will never believe it when evidence indicates it was a chicken coop. Those are some pampered cluckers!!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

Nah, they'll just watch this video. 😅

[@Staroy]

@@izzyplusplusplus1004 You think google will be around for 200 more years? The average lifespan for big companies is below 50 years. 200 is super rare

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

@@Staroy Well no, I don't. However, the content will be. Unless theres a catastrophic system wide electrical disruption and failure along with electromagnetic shocks, that wipes out everything. 200 years from now, this content will be a freely downloaded brain experience in 3d, like you are there. That's my prediction.

[@shaynegadsden]

It's a very nice looking buildind but it's not going to last 200 years

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

@@shaynegadsden Do you plan to knock it down? Because it very well could last 200.

[@andrewwindsor5962]

That chicken house is the best chicken house I’ve ever seen. I think you should call it the chicken Palace.❤😊😮

[@eduardschnakenfuss9411]

The chickens Buckingham Palace, I would say 🙂

[@cindye8307]

"Cluckingham Palace," maybe?

[@greywolfwalking6359]

​@@cindye8307 Indeed, agreed.. 🪶🤙🧙‍♂️🐺👌🪶

[@WeesdaGaia]

... Yeah ! ... " Chicken-Stone-Palace " ... I would call this ...

[@philstevens9914]

You just built the world's finest chicken house. You should be winning awards for this one.

[@kaycem]

moving whole walls AROUND the sleeping dog instead of disturbing him is such a mood.

[@keekers]

Only time he talked was to the dog going through the tunnel. 🤣

[@ericabuchanan7260]

Can you imagine being the chickens bought by this man? It would be like winning the lottery!

[@kevinw9077]

Until you get eaten. Self reliance and all...

[@robbobsjobs8456]

Those chickens will be paying rent in eggs with that amazing chicken house, absolutely amazing

[@cynthialee6206]

All they need now is some beautiful soothing music piped in. I just love this.

[@mrsbmurray7402]

That’s how he encourages them to lay golden eggs! 😂

[@kchastain3]

This is a do-it-yourself masterpiece.

[@micahj8100]

Nicer than most Air BnB's out there!

[@pamelar5868]

😂😂😂😂

[@Julia-rx1yh5uv8m]

😂😂😂😭

[@florencediaz7713]

Beautiful! I’m not a hen, but wouldn’t mind an enchanted house like that chicken coop.😊

[@graceandglory1948]

Amen to that! Absolutely adorable.

[@endokin6484]

When one man builds something better for his chickens to live in than many people around the world, it certainly makes you wonder what all these so called influential leaders are actually doing, besides filling their own coffers. Greed and selfishness are too rampant, even with decent people, although you cant blame good people for playing the game and protecting their own. What an inspiration you truly are Shawn, if more were remotely similar to you, how much stronger our communities would be. Thanx!

[@gwilos]

Bear and racoon proof.

[@docholliday5439]

You are so right!!!!! 🤠🌵🌵🌵🇺🇲

[@sandrasherritt9708]

Some of the folks that I follow on KZbin, that have chickens can’t even be bothered to give them clean water much less a chicken palace. That is the cutest chicken house I have ever seen. I’m trying to understand what made you want. Such an adorable chicken house. It’s almost cuter than your own beautiful cabin. Anyway Shawn, you are quite magic now I’m going to go finish watching the video.

[@tadymason]

I don’t mean to be a contrarian because I see your point and agree. But Shawn here does have over 2 million subscribers on a monetized channel.

[@ShandeleReynolds]

What does a fancy chicken house have to do with other people being rich?? And they should be allowed to make themselves rich. Everyone would if they could. It's necessary to have rich people because they provide job's for people like us. Why do people get so jealous of rich people. They are just as necessary as people like us. If you don't have rich people who own convenience stores, you wouldn't get gas to put in your car. If you didn't have car manufacturers, you wouldn't have one and the people making them wouldn't have a job. If they didn't have grocery stores, you wouldn't have food, MOST PEOPLE WOULDN'T. AND people wouldn't have job's so they could buy the food. They make the world go round. Stop being jealous of rich people. Make yourself rich if you don't like being poor. No one is stopping you. Most of them had to make themselves rich and earned it. Now the politicians that have gotten rich from money laundering, insider trading, and pay for play one's is another matter. Trump is the only president to leave office poorer than when he went in. Obama became a billionaire from a $500k a year salary. And went into office with a drop in the bucket compared to when he left. He sure didn't have all the homes he has now. Like owning a mansion on land surrounded by water that he has said will be gone soon because of global warming. Just proves he doesn't believe his own BS. Anyways, I can agree if it's the people that scam people to get rich like Bribem selling classified information to other countries. Or people like Soros that do evil with their money. I digress.......

[@JohnShalamskas]

It is plainly apparent that Shawn has experience keeping predators away from his chickens.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Through my years of watching you, you have consistently shown yourself to be the most creative and productive person on KZbin. The fact that you also film, edit, narrate and post your content yourself makes it that much more impressive. I was so sorry for you when you essentially had to walk away from your previous property and all that hard work. It would have broken many men, but you not only bounced back, but you exceeded your previous accomplishments in record time. Much respect, from a retired contractor.👏👏

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Also the fact he mills his own lumber.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

@@ShandeleReynolds yep, fells the trees and mills them into lumber. Splits his own shingles…splits rocks and does the masonry. No one like him on KZbin that I know of. And seems to be a genuinely fine man. Blessed.

[@randalreigel4089]

Shawn, you are a very experienced and talented craftsman, and you are a joy to watch. Thanks.

[@lkoecher609]

Those are some mighty privileged birds!

[@EliteSecurityServicesUK]

It looks like something out of Hansel and Gretal.Amazing!🍄

[@loragunning5394]

I could be very wrong, but it's my opinion that Shawn built this ornate chicken coop as a way to learn new skills and hone them for application to future, larger projects. While he's certainly injected aesthetic elements into previous builds, most have been (for the most part) focused solely on function and practicalities. And while it's true that the success of achieving those values can be (and is, IMO) an aesthetic of it's own, a chicken coop is certainly a fantastic, small project to test out new ideas and skills on because, well, if you mess it up, it's just a chicken coop, right? I mean, think of the many new building methods and materials used in this project that he really hasn't ventured into in the past (at least, not on any videos that *I* have seen and I think I have watched them all). When have we seen him form and pour concrete footings? Normally he uses self-milled timbers that he chars to create rot and insect resistance. When have we seen him form and pour a concrete slab? And while the wall framing was conventional, he created curves in his roof forms for this project, something I don't remember him doing in past projects. It's true he started applying a masonry stone facade around the foundation of his cabin and the outdoor kitchen, but perhaps he realized he needed a bit more practice? Fitting and matching masonry stone work is an art that can take many years to master and how better to start than with a small chicken coop? Has he ever used cedar shingles as a finish roofing material before? Seems most of this previous roof have been standing seam metal. And did anyone notice the windows in the coop were hand-built leaded glass? Did he build those windows himself rather than buying pre-built windows? Maybe it's just me, but I am seeing at least 1/2 a dozen new skills, methods, and materials used in building this coop, which is why I think it was a "practice" project. Let's not forget he's been planning all along to build a main floor bedroom addition to his cabin... Really hope I didn't steal your thunder, Shawn!

[@MySelfReliance]

Astute!

[@staceyjenkins8956]

Awesome Chicken Coop! Nice work on the wood work and stone work, you are an artist

[@mp88660]

@@MySelfReliance Looking forward to see the omelets.. :)

[@joanlenhard82]

This is art at its finest, Sir. Your dog is still by your side all these years and loving his master at work

[@labellavita2248]

Absolutely beautiful, Shawn. So much charm. There is no reason why things can't be functional and attractive.

[@lisahause8705]

Now, that’s a chicken coop! Wowza! It’s stunning! May God give you an abundance of beautiful chicken eggs! 🥚😋👍🏻

[@angelsolitaire6456]

What a pampered chickens. With this amazing chicken coop is already a beautiful cabin for me already. Amazing skills, sweats and effort surely brings out the beauty

[@krystynadawson3318]

You make projects look like anyone can do them but not everyone has your creativity and drive. Really enjoy watching your brain work! You should be proud of your accomplishments! Krystyna in Wisconsin

[@pbro8139]

Your craftsmanship is top notch. I’m a 57-year-old woman and I just enjoy watching you work so meticulously and the end results of what you do are just outstanding kudos to those chicken to get to enjoy such a wonderful house Shawn keep up the great work, you are truly a gift to KZbin.

[@saltytbone]

"coop" isn't enough to describe this craftsmanship.

[@jennywagner2448]

without a doubt the most unique beautiful coop on the planet!!! wow Shawn just incredible! ♥

[@vickiestevens1699]

The most beautiful chicken coop in all North America. WOW!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vault7137]

That, sir, is a thing of beauty! A chicken palace! 🐔

[@mumu6203]

Oh, my word.......😳 I have never experienced anything like this in my entire existence ..!!! All that is missing is Hanzel and Gretel. Those chickens better pull their socks up, or I'm moving in.

[@jennyk544]

I want to live there! What absolutely beautiful construction!

[@sydneyevans2637]

Mr.James, you know that if you have grandchildren you will have to convert it into a playhouse. It's beautiful!

[@MySelfReliance]

They’ll have their choice of playhouses :)

[@judestewart3955]

That is a beautiful chicken coop . It could almost double as a house for gnomes!!

[@damrafael2011]

Pode ser até comum pra vcs, no Brasil galinheiro é bem diferente, eu pensei que fosse uma cabana de conto de fadas, parabéns!! 💯👏👏👏

[@judielee2362]

​@@MySelfReliance No doubt 😊

[@nancydriscoll507]

Oh I am in Awe of what Shawn can do and what Beautiful structures he can build!! I have watched since the beginning and I am so soothed by his Amazing life style and videos he brings to all of his fans !! This is the most Beautiful Chicken coop / mansion I have ever seen! These beautiful birds are going to live a life of luxury ! This is Perfection at its Finest! Blessings from Nova Scotia to u and ur Beautiful family Shawn❤ ❤ ❤❤ Today and Always.

[@duncansbuddy]

Just when he does something that can't be out done, he out does it again. FANCIEST CHICKEN COOP ON PLANET EARTH. Built for the Chicken that Lays the Golden Eggs.

[@zeph5800]

Bruh those chickens got a better home than me, very VERY impressive work Shawn

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Mrs James: "That's it, you're sleeping in the chicken coop tonight!" Shawn: "Yay!"

[@bren8309]

WOW!... you've quite the builder, very impressive. You definitely got some skills that's the prettiest Chicken Coop I've ever seen.

[@mikec6111]

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say this isn’t the first thing you’ve ever built. Seriously though. This is inspiring.

[@dorothyculbertson5640]

You must be new here😊 look through the channels videos. And welcome. 👍

[@richardbrooks3569]

That is the nicest chicken coop I have ever seen. It should keep the bears and other predators away from the chickens.

[@stephenstevens6573]

That coop will be there 500 years from now! Wow!

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

The prow 15 ?

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

That is beautiful , sir! You have quite the eye for style! The chickens will love it, the predators will hate it!😊❤

[@2dronetek2]

Yeah, no animals will be able to get past the stone and steel fencing.

[@raydallaire6850]

Absolutely beautiful, congratulations on an outstanding piece of construction.

[@IdahoEagle77]

Shawn has some serious skills! Man this is awesome.

[@adilchakir5269]

This is far more than just a Chicken Coop, this is a refined piece of art that will stand for generations !

[@СергейЦветаев-щ4о]

It's great. In such a coop, chickens should lay golden eggs.

[@cindyfinn4845]

The chicken coop is beautiful it should be in a magazine.

[@モフモフ-z7d]

It might become a tourist spot 😙

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@モフモフ-z7d that would be horrible so even though it looks like it should be in a magazine,keep this gem hidden

[@trisho.8331]

If I recall, Shawn found this model in a magazine already and probably bested it by a huge margin.

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@trisho.8331 No doubt Shawn has good taste and aesthetic.

[@trisho.8331]

@@cindyfinn4845 And he’s a phenomenal 1-man engineer/architect/builder. Hats off to Shawn. Been watching him last 7 years.

[@ellieqt8083]

I love how intentional everything you're building on this property feels. And it's beautiful!

[@jamess1787]

Thats built better then $400,000 homes. Drive past new developments and see OSB for roofing and exterior wall material. Outstanding.

[@HeartTurnedToStone]

Pretty sure it'll still be standing 400+ years from now...

[@jamess1787]

@@HeartTurnedToStone his shed will absolutely be still standing, those $400K homes will be happy to last past their first shingle replacement (maybe 2).

[@toonybrain]

Shawn, you are pure beast. And what an incredible wealth of knowledge and skill you’ve acquired over these years: everything done to the highest standards. I would love to see you apprentice some eager, hardworking kid so your excellence and legacy could endure.

[@floydkyte-up4pj]

That is the best looking chicken coop I may move in

[@nancyblanchard7218]

I am glad that Callie is doing so well.

[@keeneterry1603]

Welcome to the life style of the Shawn James , rich and youtube famous 🐔chickens on the homestead🐔 They're living better than some people!! Awesome and beautiful coup.

[@jpats6124]

The most eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing henhouse on the planet. How lucky are those hens! The safety precautions are paramount of course, and no bear or wolf or bird of prey is going to be able to storm that stronghold.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

Shawn has previously said with great conviction and depth, how he Loves what he does! I'm thrilled for him, and imagine his family's happiness! Let a man be himself, please!!!

[@charleneviccaro1064]

only if the man is good

[@SeoJun-Sara97]

That chicken coop is majestic compared to my house 😭

[@normagrayston7931]

One things for sure that roof isn't going anywhere. What a fantastic job

[@ruthlarson6334]

Creativity, pride, and perseverance on display. Beautiful work of craftsmanship no rodents or other animals will make it through that beautiful chicken homestead 👏

[@dianehead4095]

Shawn you are amazing i love looking forward to watching you what a beautiful home plece and avery beautiful chicken house

[@TheWildWondersSA]

Greetings from a fan all the way from South Africa!

[@trisho.8331]

Greetings from a former Rhodesian! ❤

[@TheWildWondersSA]

@@trisho.8331 hi there 👋🏻

[@trisho.8331]

@@TheWildWondersSA Still have friends and family x Rhodesia now in Cape Town. Me in Idaho USA 4+ decades. Glad you enjoy Shawn’s My Self Reliance videos. Been watching 7 years. That chicken coop is like a palace! Stay safe and warm. ❤️

[@singsongbluebird9704]

WOW! Extrordinary Craftmanship! Me and your dog are exhausted just watching you labor. This beautiful structure will outlast all of us.

[@rogerp6903]

Spa for chickens! Thanks for sharing your mastery of construction Mr.James