How to Build a Chicken Coop the simple way

In this video I'll walk you through step by step on how to build your own chicken coop with just a saw, tape measure, drill, staple gun, and grinder
Link to another coop design of mine as well
• How to build a Chicken...
supplies needed is
16- 2x4x8
2-2x4x10
1- roll of welded wire 3ft x 50ft
6- 2ft x 8ft sheets of tin (sides and roof)
2- 2ft x 6ft sheets of tin (back)
1- box of #9 x 3 inch screws (72 Count) (2 boxes if you dont use the pocket screws option)
1- box of 2.5 inch pocket Screws
2- door hinges
1- box of 9/16 inch staples
1- 50 count box of woodtite fastener screws (for holding the tin on)
cut lengths
4- 7.5 ft part of top and bottom main frame
4-57 inch make from the 2x4x10, these go with the 7.5ft to make your top and bottom frame
2-87 inch your center horizontal side boards
1-57 inch for your top center board going from one side to the other to support the tin
5-65 inch for your 4 legs and door frame
1-53 inch for the center back board horizontal
2-53.5 inches for the door
3- 16.5 inches for the door
1-24 inches for the brace under the door horizontal
1-25.25 inches for the center brace to the right of the door horizontal
3-30.75 inches for the sides and back wall upper half going vertical
1-32 inch for blocking door from opening inward
1-57 inch for perch ( I place mine 24 inch from the back wall)

[@tiffanybecker8789]

This is the simplest and best way to explain a chicken coop build to a person who has never built a thing in her life!! I'm excited to get started on this!! I appreciate this so much and I'm glad no camera women were harmed in the making of this video! lol

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks for the comment, I'm happy this video will help you and glad I was able to make it easy to follow, I tried to keep it as simple as possible, good luck and hope it all works out for you

[@MissRenee_X]

I’m hoping I can build one too lol it’s just myself 😂 there should be more videos geared towards helping women build a chicken coop. Because not everybody that build a chicken coop is a man with a garage full of tools lol don’t get me wrong. I have a lot of basic tools and I can put together a chicken coop from tractor supply, but I want to build a better one and a chicken run. I wish there was more videos geared towards helping women build a chicken coop and chicken runs with a list of materials also lol because I need a list and the video lol.

[@PeggyRay-o1n]

Very helpful. I'm going to bookmark this video for when I finally get enough giddy-up to build a coup.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks for watching

[@emmettsampey5046]

This video is perfect for any diy'ers wanting to build a simple starter chicken coop. Thanks man.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

yes sir glad it was helpful, it was my first DIY video making so was hoping it was detailed enough lol

[@donnaa2180]

Thank you for the video. I think that even a novice like me can follow your directions and build this. I appreciate all the hard work you put into making this video. Again thank you for posting this!!!!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@donnaa2180 i really appreciate the feedback, I tried my best to make sure it was simple yet not too long and cause people to lose interest, glad you enjoyed it and again i really appreciate the feedback, helps to keep me motivated on making more videos

[@annmarieshayteague5393]

I’m curious as the the final cost of one of these, please. Your video is excellent and I thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@annmarieshayteague5393 hello ma'am, thanks for your question, it cost me around $350 for everything, and thats using all treated wood and galvanized tin so that it will be made to last for many years unlike those tractor supply ones that cost even more and usually only last a couple years max

[@Homesowing]

I have watched millions of coop videos and for some reason this one makes so much sense perfect space 😁👍

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@Growergrown thanks for the comment, glad it was helpful for you 🙂

[@Gardencook5]

@thevaughnhomestead, thank you! You provided a wonderful material list and made this simple to understand. This makes getting ready for chickens doable! Again, thank you!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@Gardencook5 your very welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch my video and giving feedback about it

[@TerranceRokosh]

Very nice, easily explained, well done. I like the use of the tin on the sides also.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment

[@marycloer7696]

Thank you so much. I have new landlords and the old landlord was letting me use his chicken house and fenced in area. Im a single mom so now im going to have to build a new one from scrap and thanks to you im going to be able to keep my chickens and build them a safe home. Thank you so much to you and your wife for allowing me to have access to this video. So much appreciated.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thats awesome, glad to hear that, makes me even happier I made this video, I also have a video on my channel for a 2 in 1 split plan coop as well if you want to check it out

[@terenceharvey359]

Hi I’m trying your chicken coop build and the 3” screws seem. To big unless I’m doing something wrong

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@terenceharvey359 must be doing something different, cause every Coop I build I use 3 inch screws

[@nightskyabc]

I live in -40°F in the winter how would you build a coop to keep them from freezing to death?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@nightskyabc I have a video on my page showing how to add tarps to help keep the wind off them

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

I love this diy idea but I absolutely loved the Mockingbird singing nonstop in the background!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thanks, and I didn’t even notice until I read your comment 😂

[@rickhoro]

Nice job explaining your design and how you built it.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks I appreciate the feedback and appreciate you watching

[@graceellison118]

This is a great video! I’m totally new to everything building-related and chicken-related, and I’m a college student, but it has always been my dreams to get back to what my grandparents did, lol. Thank you so much for posting this, it’s gonna help me a buuunch.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

That's awesome that your trying to continue a family tradition.... glad I could be apart of helping you do that... best of luck with your build

[@elliot1066]

Only just met him but loving this guy ... he's giving to ya straight as possible. Please develop and refine that talent and keep us updated : )

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@elliot1066 thank you sir

[@frances4797]

I really like the 1/2 in. gap at top & bottom of door because wood does swell with moisture & humidity

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks, and yea my first build I didn't have that much of a gap and the door started sticking so that's when I started doing a bigger gap... always learn from your mistakes lol

[@frances4797]

@@thevaughnhomestead You're welcome. I learned by having to use a wood shaver on the top of a door just to get it to shut. Lol 😂👍

[@strictlyconservative8777]

That is really beautiful with a clean look! Love it!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it

[@marydgoe8063]

Thank you for the tutorial and especially for the list of materials we need 👌🏼 that’s super ❤

[@thevaughnhomestead]

very glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching

[@kojakdurham]

Looks good. I'd have to use construction cloth with the smaller holes as we have things like mink here that would go right through the openings in that welded wire.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Yea I have started using 1x1 inch welded wire now and its been working great

[@Luka-lq2qm]

The way you explain things is so simple and precise... i would listen to you give me step by step directions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich 😂

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@Luka-lq2qm 😂love the comment that’s hilarious!!! But I do really appreciate the comment and feedback

[@Luka-lq2qm]

​@thevaughnhomestead seriously man, I'm new to all of this, and most of these videos seem to complicated things just to be complicated. Jokes aside I really do appreciate your videos.

[@gideonkipkoech3803]

From kenya watching

[@thevaughnhomestead]

that's awesome, thanks for watching

[@nicklawler5054]

MY MAN THANK YOU! currently building this coup now.... wish I could load pics to comments as I'm 75% on a Sunday having 0% xp

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Man that is awesome, yea I wish KZbin allowed the option to comment images.. would love to see how peoples builds turnout, good luck with your chickens

[@patrickhershey3134]

After a lot of searching on KZbin, this is the plan I'm going with. Do you have any coops that have access doors for eggs? Thank you!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

this is the only video I have that shows a nesting box, since then I keep it simple by using buckets or baskets since I collect daily.... go to the 1:50 mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5PNeJafodxosK8si=WWRxkVOt5Amsu3ca

[@Kimberlyparsons-i8p]

I foud it! Thank you. Great job.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

no problem, thanks for watching and best of luck on your build

[@Alepoudiitsa]

Thank you for this ! I am going to get chicken for eggs and I was thinking how to make one, this is prefect! I just need to change your feet to meter and cm and I am good 😅

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching

[@alecxixfernandez5212]

Awesome video thank you 🙏🏼😎🫡

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I appreciate that, thanks for watching

[@TheRawOG420]

Just built this exact coop! I even showed it in my most recent video halfway through the build, and now it’s finished. Thanks a lot man

[@thevaughnhomestead]

that's awesome, glad it worked out for you.. and your very welcome

[@ChickHaven]

Nice job.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thanks

[@0116Lori]

snakes are going to get in through those big holes.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I keep alot of cats outside so I don't even have crickets in my yard lol have found 2 snakes in the last 3 years and they were both found dead due to the cats

[@0116Lori]

@@thevaughnhomestead Cats poop in the garden.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I don't have a garden @@0116Lori

[@nicklloyd9165]

Hardware cloth

[@Scuntaki]

@@0116Lorichill your not always right lmao

[@gladis814]

Nice work..

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks I appreciate that

[@caucasiancuban6404]

Just built this exact coop from watching your video. Very well explained

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks, glad it all worked out

[@Adamcrfw]

The “don’t trip baby” just is so cuuute

[@thevaughnhomestead]

yea gotta watch out for the camera girl (wife) 🤣

[@Adamcrfw]

@@thevaughnhomestead yeah thanks for the video keep up the good work!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks I appreciate that @@Adamcrfw

[@nightskyabc]

How come you skip the part on how to put the tin on the roof and hot attach it to the side and stuff

[@WashoeValleyCollies]

How many chickens do you think could use this square footage. I think even my husband could follow your instructions! very organized brain you have Sir! 🐓🐥🐥

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I’d say 10-12 easy

[@landonwolf9592]

Just built this coop.. super simple, great video. Any ideas on where/how to add a maybe 10x12 run onto it?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Glad it worked out for you, one idea could be basically build an additional frame similar to the coop just bigger and don’t have tin just wire, and add a little door that leads from one to the other part for that you can open and close….. check out my video called “added a little door just for the ducks to go in and out of” use that concept to allow them to enter the run part

[@joannewolfe5688]

Some really nice ideas here that I would not have thought about using! Very helpful, thanks!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Very happy to hear that… thanks for the comment, helps me to know I was able to help others with this video 😊

[@tiffanytompkins]

I ❤ THIS!!!!!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks for watching

[@KR-os6nn]

That is awesome, but I would suggest using 1/2” hardwire mesh cloth so that critters can’t reach in.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

so far i haven't had any issues, i put the perch up high where its behind the tin so while they are roosting at night, which is when most attacks happen, they are well off the ground and protected some by the tin so nothing can reach in and grab them from the side

[@drills1236]

Great video! Thank you. I’d do hardware cloth/galvanized wire 1/2 inch like mentioned above but also the bottom worries me because some animals dig in from the bottom? Otherwise great!

[@williamcordova1767]

Really enjoy and appreciate the great video. The way you explain everything and give other options is great. Your terminology lets us jack of all trades guys understand what you mean. Thank you!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Appreciate that sir

[@dustinoquinn3212]

Great video! I’m planning on making this just a larger version and I live on a really steep hill…..I’m going to make a base frame like you did in the beginning of the video and add legs to the lower side to make it all level. You think we could just place those on cap blocks that have been leveled to keep the “legs” from sinking into the ground and continue to build as you did here? Thanks for the video again!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

If I'm understanding correctly and I think I am lol that should work fine

[@dustinoquinn3212]

Thanks man! Lol yeah it’s kind of hard to explain through text. 😆

[@jacobsandoval1831]

Idk if he said during the video maybe I missed it, but how much would the material for this build cost?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

around $350

[@samuelkelly2197]

FANTASTIC. This is by far the best and the simplest I have watched from a host of many. I love it’s simplicity and would forward it to my Joiner to do same for me. I have subscribed to the Channel and hoping to get more out of your Site.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thanks for the great comment, and please feel free to watch my other videos, hoping to have more coming soon

[@tiffanytompkins]

Is there a part two to this video. Like with your roosting boxes added in. Ive never built anything before. I am a 50 year old woman in southeast Texas with Multiple Sclerosis and I think I want to give this a try.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I don't use nest boxes anymore, I use either 5 gallon buckets or milk crates, really anything that you can use to put bedding in will work for them to lay in

[@dannymarkgraf34]

great video. have you had any issues with coons sticking their paw thru the wire and grabbing your chickens? i love the simple coop. that would be my only concern with using that wire instead of hardware cloth.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I have not, had an opossum try but was unsuccessful, plus when the chickens are roosting up high they are usually towards the middle of the roost which would make it hard for anything to reach them

[@dannymarkgraf34]

@@thevaughnhomestead awesome. i really like your coop. simple but effective. and the perfect size for a few birds. i might add a nesting box or 2, but man i love this design. thanks again for sharing.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@dannymarkgraf34 yes sir no problem, thanks for letting me know it was helpful

[@maryfrederickson2526]

Is there a reason the usual 4' standard wasn't used? I.e. 4', 6' , 8' ,etc?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

as far as the reason for it being 5ft x 7.5ft is my trailer is 6ft wide so if i ever needed to transport them for any reason them being 5ft wide would make sure they fit, and i did 7.5ft long because the sheets of tin are 8ft long and that allows for a 3 inch overhang on the front and back

[@thereaper2762]

@@thevaughnhomestead That's planning ahead my man 👍

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks @@thereaper2762

[@brianspitters9800]

What kind of wood did you use? Pine is always the cheapest but I’m assuming that isn’t the best for weather

[@thevaughnhomestead]

its treated lumber so made for being used outside in the weather

[@RapperHolik]

I love it man! To put the board in the inside of that door is such a great idea. I have had numerous damaged doors. Thanks

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thanks man, glad it was a helpful tip for you

[@Whitvanstink]

Thank you!!!! I have a big scrap pile of wood and wanted a video just like this!!! 🎉 subscribed!! Appreciate it.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

You are more than welcome, best of luck… and if you have any questions let me know thanks

[@sharkeishatwerks1731]

Thank you !!!!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Your very welcome

[@emmabruffy7492]

This is literally the exact design in my head. Thanks for laying it out nicely

[@thevaughnhomestead]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@isabelfabbri1348]

Hi, we loved your little coop. We are close to finnish building this, but was wondering where you would recommend putting the nesting boxes in it?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH2ckqaGg7d9macsi=SnSIkWcSCe34HAdu this is a link to a video i made of different ways I do nesting boxes

[@Mrs.Pina143]

Does the wood have to be treated or untreated

[@thevaughnhomestead]

always best to use treated when its wood that is being used outside in the weather

[@mikeroberts4518]

Thanks buddy I appreciate the plans used ur plan to make a 20 ft long turkey coupe just changed out the length worked out really well and got it completely done in two days thanks for being a big help

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Man that is awesome, glad to hear it worked out for you, i appreciate the feedback

[@31uecollar]

What’s the material cost on this?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

around $350

[@teobyte1]

I have been looking for a video like this for a while. Thanks for making this project easier for me.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

no problem at all, all info like material and measurements are in the description under the video, thanks for watching

[@dreroy599]

Great video, and instructions. Where do the chickens nest?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

if I want them to sit and hatch themselves I put a 5 gallon bucket or milk crate on the ground for them to lay in..... check out my video labeled "unboxing/review video of some products from Roosty's" it will be me sitting on a couch and skip to the 9:27 mark and you'll see a couple different methods i use, you really dont have to have anything fancy, one coop i just let them lay on the ground cause I dont want them setting on them to hatch

[@allylee3024]

My partner isn't handy and won't believe me when I come up with numbers. I'm hoping this video helped him understand that I'm not crazy.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Lol well glad it will be helpful for you both, let me know if you have any questions

[@isaacornelas9024]

When you do a project, what size wood did you used 2x4 or 2x6. So people know what to get

[@thevaughnhomestead]

If you look in the description box below the video you'll see the full list of material needed including what size wood, I use all 2x4's

[@widowedwife-wv6id]

I am going to be building a chicken coop. What kind of insulation could l use for a chicken coop for cold climates like Wisconsin?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIiqi41vpNVrpcksi=iaNMILoM3QZDQHAF this is a link of something you can do to help with the winter, don't really have to insulate, mainly just keep the direct wind flow off them at night, can also add hay or some type of bedding if their coop bottom is all dirt that way it will keep their feet off the direct ground when its wet and cold

[@kourtneymedeiros1538]

Hey! I love how simple and straightforward your video is! I was trying to figure out how I could make the roof slated since I live in maine so I get a lot of snow. Tips would be so helpful thank you!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@kourtneymedeiros1538 you could cut the back legs at 55 inches instead of 65 inches to allow a slant from front to back, but you would have to adjust the tin a little when putting the top on

[@kourtneymedeiros1538]

Thank you for your fast response!! Would I just have to angle the top frame and use birdsmouth cut? I just won’t have a overhang sadly I already pre made my cuts. Ofcourse that would mean I would have to make the other cuts between the middle frame at a angle to… it’s my first time doing this stuff

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@kourtneymedeiros1538 either that or just lay the frame right on top of the back legs and do like I said in video and use a small 2x4 piece to attach from leg to frame to hold them together

[@DoubleQz]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Great video.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks for watching

[@stephaniebeseda1006]

About what is the cost on all the materials?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

around $350

[@shaneodom6574]

I really like this design. I have been watching videos on chicken coops for days now, I want to go with this design. I would like to build this exact design in a 10x10 or 8x10 , in your opinion will this be fisable if I want to make a tractor out of it and be able to pull it by hand,or will it be to heavy? may or may not add wheels. ? Thanks for the info !

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I think it would be fine, I would recommend making some kind of handle on the front to make it easier to pick up instead of having to grab under the bottom frame

[@timjackson4335]

Yeah buddy. We're going to do this . Lol gtfoh.

[@ashleighterry5127]

With a setup like this do the chickens live inside it all the time or do they run outside during the day? Im wanting to get some chickens but most videos ive seen are these super elaborate (expensive) coops. This setup would definitely work and my husband could easily build it. I just need to know if the chickens have enough room to stay in it all the time or if they need an additional area outside as well. Thank you for this video!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Hello ma’am, it really depends on how many your keeping…. I had a rooster and 4 hens in one of these coops full time and they had PLENTY of room to move around without being cramped… could probably do 7 or 8 chickens no problem in this particular size coop and they would still have enough room on the perch also to fit together….. hope this helps answer your question 😊

[@jessalynncarnes5489]

You need 1/2 inch mesh hardware cloth if you want to keep small birds and mice out so they don't eat your chicken food (and also so your chickens don't murder them and eat them). Also, for ease of cleaning, I'd make the door wide enough for a wheelbarrow to go through, and make the bottom part (very ingenious, btw) be like another door, with a hinge at the bottom, and latches on left and right at the top sides, so you can flip it down while cleaning out the coop, so you can drive the wheelbarrow in and out of there.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I have started using 1 inch wire to help keep out larger critters such as opossums, I learned that the adults cant get in with the 2x4 inch wire I was using but the younger ones can, but we enjoy seeing the birds flying in eating what the chickens leave behind.... and since the cages aren't huge its pretty simple cleaning using a 5 gallon bucket and wheelbarrow..... but I do like the idea of the bottom of the door having the flip down option, may have to play with that idea thanks

[@melindaroth5796]

Oh heck yeah just in time Brother, my nephew is wanting chickens and we know nothing. Thank you so much for teaching us 😊❤

[@thevaughnhomestead]

no problem at all, hope it works out for you all

[@gc.8270]

It's the most useful video I have seen. From far! Thanks!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

No Problem Thanks for watching

[@FRamirez1A]

Would this be suitable for states where we get snow and under 0 F or Would this have to be fully enclosed? Thank you so much for your time!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

honestly I wouldn't know... temps here in MS typically don't get under teens with the occasional upper single digits

[@kylemiller4999]

thanks my dumb ass it planning a stick house this is simpler

[@dkcarey1]

Great video, do you recommend putting the bottom frame on pavers, or do you find the pressure treated is good enough on its own?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

hello at @dkcarey1, I feel like the treated wood should be fine on its own for many years no problem, of course it cant hurt to somehow have it off the ground, but me personally I just have all mine directly on the ground itself

[@KaptnStabby]

This video was very informative, only question is what are you doing with the extra foot of tin on the back? Did you just cut it down to 5 ft or did you tuck it behind the side?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I cut it down with a grinder to 5ft

[@SharonsHomestead]

This chicken coop idea is exactly what I needed for my setup. Thank you!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@SharonsHomestead no problem at all thanks for the positive feedback

[@nocontact80]

Where do the rooster bars go?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

go to the 12:28 mark of the video

[@Kimberlyparsons-i8p]

Great instruction. Thank you so much. Did you say that there was a list of all the board cuts? Where can I find it please?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

in the description box under the video

[@johnotto4931]

I like the sturdiness but the gaps in the sheet metal won’t work for me I built my own had to foam the cracks because rats came in constantly

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I don't worry about them cause I have a lot of cats outside so I don't even have crickets in my yard lol

[@chevretteautard1680]

Do you have a list of materials and dimensions

[@thevaughnhomestead]

in the description box under the video

[@tonyzac6125]

I might of have missed it, buy did you mention how many chickens is this size coop is good for?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

8-10 I would say, me personally I've only had 4 max due to I don't exceed more than 3 hens per rooster, just a personal preference

[@davidjames6301]

This guy needs to get on with the build. All this explanations about screws etc. Makes him look like a goober.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I apologize sir, you must be on the wrong video, this video is for beginners or people with not much experience in building..... Obviously an expert like yourself needs to search "how to videos for professionals" sorry for the confusion have a blessed day

[@justinhenderson5012]

Yooooo!!! Just built one yesterday! Amazing details, your list of materials spot on! Can’t thank you enough. We bought a farm and they had the chickens inside one of the horse stables. Well rats been having a field day! Not anymore. I love your other video showing a bunch of them side by side. Thanks again!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thanks man, and that’s awesome glad it worked out for you, you should check out the water system video, I’m about to just run a pipe all the way down through all of mine from 1 barrel that will supply water to all the pens at once

[@justinhenderson5012]

Heck yea. Gonna check it out. If you come down to Tampa let me know, come check out the farm and the zebra.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@justinhenderson5012 yea man I appreciate that

[@nathalietoefield3560]

Does it get hot in the summer. I live in PA, and it gets really cold. How do you keep them warm.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

they do not get too hot inside, they mainly stay on the ground during the say and the design allows lots of air flow so they stay cool

[@pkkatz9207]

How many chickens would you recommend could comfortably live in this ?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I would say 8-12 depending on the size

[@bradcas86]

What was the total cost of this build?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Around $350

[@heatherk8931]

😮 wondering why you didnt make 8' running walls instead of 7' so as not to have 4' of 12" cut off wasted wood?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

i made the walls 7' 6" long so that when i put the 8' sheets of tin on it would allow for a 3" overhang on the front and back

[@marydgoe8063]

Thanks for the video and list of the material and o e question how much did you spend on lumber ?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I believe around $150 on the lumber, the overall was around $350

[@nightskyabc]

Can you show me a video with your chickens in there and all the water and food and your nest boxes?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

if you look on my page you'll see multiple videos of my setups with different water systems and one video shows how to add tarps to help keep the cold wind off them

[@IsaacBoroff]

Does it matter the roof isnt at an angel?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

not really, the water will either go off the back or the front, the way i do the roof it would take more work and longer time to do angles and cutting the tin at angles for the side and all, not like your going to be standing under the end of the roof while its raining, but can always add a gutter and have the water go to a barrel for using later or for your garden if you have one

[@billybryant7133]

If youre doing this by yourself, how do you connect the top and the bottom?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Once the make the bottom frame on the ground, attach the legs, then run the top long board from front leg to the back leg on both sides, then just attach the front and back short board and that's the easiest way to do it on your own

[@muckeyduck3472]

Very helpful. I'm going to bookmark this video for when I finally get enough giddy-up to build a coup.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks I appreciate it

[@meaghanperceful1742]

This was seriously so perfect video!!! Can you show us how you did a nesting box? What about putting wheels on the bottom so that it is mobile?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I don't use nesting boxes, I use 5 gallon buckets or milk crates with bedding in them and the hens use them just as good as nesting boxes

[@thevaughnhomestead]

also I don't move my coops, but you can use a dolly on one end and a person on the other end to pick up and move them that way

[@iExistSoYea]

About how many chickens can fit in this

[@thevaughnhomestead]

8-12 depending on size

[@iExistSoYea]

@@thevaughnhomesteadok thank you

[@benakamyar135]

Thank you for making it so simple

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Thank you for watching

[@sonyiawinfield3020]

I’d like to see you assemble it. Does your wife help hold the top supports in place while you are screwing them in?

[@zzalehaa]

would a liike to see the finished product with all the egg boxes etc

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I don't do egg boxes in my coops, I use buckets or baskets, I do have a review video on my channel that shows different types of nesting setups I have

[@tiathompson6674]

I have never built anything.....I think I can do this.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I tried to break it down as simple as possible to allow people with little to no experience to be able to build it, let me know if you have any questions, good luck and hope it works out for you

[@tiathompson6674]

@@thevaughnhomestead I feel like you succeeded in your goal. I feel absolutely confident that I could do this by myself if I have to. Thank you so much.

[@tiathompson6674]

@@thevaughnhomestead I feel confident that I can do this. Thanks so much for this great video.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@tiathompson6674 no problem at all, good luck if you decide to build it and maybe even let me know how it worked out if you do build it

[@tiathompson6674]

@@thevaughnhomestead Absolutely ❤️

[@jourdonleymon3361]

It would be nice to see you actually do some of the work so we can see technique

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@jourdonleymon3361 I’ll try to do another video on my next build…. I’ve noticed most build videos that are very long don’t get watched much due to being an hour long or longer, so that’s why I tried to have it shorter and try to explain thoroughly each step

[@SeverianoCordoba-ul5cl]

How would you nail or screw on the legs to the bottom frame?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Jump to the 3:30 mark of the video

[@johnbranch5073]

Curious what’s the estimate as to what the materials costed?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

Around $350

[@MichaelCredit-ij1tq]

How much were all the materials to build the coop?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

around $350

[@terenceharvey359]

Was all the wood pressure treated?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

yes it is

[@Coletonboyo]

Yeah for projects like this that are outside you want to use treated or it would rot overtime

[@thereaper2762]

I don't know why my previous comment didn't post so I guess I will try to say it all over again. I'm about to make a 4x8 to house 3 chickens and I've had this mindset of building it to code, which is silly. You helped snap me out of that and cut my material list in 1/2. I'm a lil worried about the weight of snow but here in TN that's only a problem 3 days a year basically. Only thing I would recommend (at least for me) is using hardware cloth for protections because I know around here a racoon will snatch a chicken straight through chicken wire and those holes you have there are much bigger than that. Other than that you just saved me alot of time and money. Great vid, Thanks!

[@thevaughnhomestead]

yea I have started using 1x1 inch welded wire lately for the predator proofing, glad the video was helpful man... good luck on your build

[@thereaper2762]

Thanks bro!@@thevaughnhomestead

[@terenceharvey359]

Quick question in the video the side panels you said 7’6” in the description it was 7’5” not sure if an inch makes a difference but I want to follow your plans exactly

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I apologize for the confusion…. In the description I have 7.5ft (seven and a half feet) which is same as 7’6” (seven feet six inches)

[@terenceharvey359]

Thanks so much have a blessed day

[@thevaughnhomestead]

@@terenceharvey359 No problem at all

[@kenhughes4715]

Great job, well thought out. Thank you for posting.

[@thevaughnhomestead]

thanks @henhughes4715 i appreciate it

[@irmsm4695]

What did you use to nail the boards together to make the rectangular base?

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I use 3 inch deck screws

[@davidrhine3264]

Cool video getting ready to build one going to use this for help.Thanks

[@thevaughnhomestead]

I appreciate it, good luck with your build