How to BUILD the PERFECT MOBILE CHICKEN COOP // DIY EASY to Use and Build BACKYARD Chicken Coop

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Any questions about making a coop or about this coop? Let me know down here in the comments!

[@galaxywhispers1787]

Nice video. I would like to build something similar, what are the dimensions of just the coop?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Indoor portion is 4x4

[@Theinkedgardener]

How much do you think yall spent on this?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

@@Theinkedgardener Hey Ali! It was pretty easy but it was kind of expensive I think all the lumber was around $300 from Lowe’s. If you go to an actual lumberyard it would probably be a little cheaper. The coop is 4 x 10‘ including the run the actual house part is 4 x 4‘. We used metal roofing scraps which was much cheaper then shingles on the roof. I hope that helps! With wheels and roof, all in 400 bucks!

[@KingdomAcresTX]

Do you regret anything you did in the building process?

[@gatorzade936]

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[@jaspicer76]

We are using your design with some slight modifications. Solid layout and easy to build! Thank you for sharing!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

You are so welcome!

[@MsDivaKitty9502]

This was by far one of the best and easiest ones I have seen I will be making some edits as I have some pretty smart predators in my area but I can't wait to get started!

[@tomhudgens3797]

WOW that's awesome! I've been stressing about how to make a tractor for 4 or 5 laying hens. Thank you.

[@alfilkemper9240]

A nice setup. It does need more vents & the chicken wire isn't the best predators deterrent. My mini dachshund ripped our chicken fence apart, killing all our chicks; then we used 1x2 wire, but a raccoon killed our 2nd patch of chicks by grabbing them. Now I only use hardware cloth & ended up buying an electric mobile chicken fence. Then the hawks moved in, so we built a mobile coop-yard that is completely surrounded with hardware cloth. I tell you, at times, keeping my 5 girls safe has been a challenging, expensive endeavor. 🤨 .

[@bobboackle4439]

The chickens will love their new pint house. Their own dining room and gym. Lucked girls. You guys have so much energy. Oh to be young again. Libby, you and William are little farmers for sure. I love seeing what you can do.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you! Always learning and growing :)

[@TwinkiesDesigns]

Love this! Do you have a list of materials and measurements anywhere?

[@ji3946]

the metal roof will work better to shed water if the ribbing is vertical rather than horizontal

[@charliebrown8646]

Hello, Love your video. May I ask what size is the floor of the coop its self and also the size of the floor of the laying box. Thank you so very much

[@bobboackle4439]

I love the final product. The chickens will too. They have the luxury pint house 🏠 would love one if we were young.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

We will bring you some farm fresh eggs!

[@AnastasiaRomanov-ij6mt]

Thank you so much this really helped I was trying to find something easy, practical, "movable"😅 for so long and I plan on trying to make this. It's just I have this one question that I would really appreciate you answering what are the measurements and materials you used?

[@acrebythecreek7851]

Whoa! I really love this idea! I'm so glad we came across this BEFORE getting our chicken coop!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any question!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any question!

[@edwardsdeacon]

🤔 you may wanna put some Type of flooring like linoleum on the bottom of the chicken coop to prevent de urine from the chicken soaking into the floor. By putting the flooring in the bottom of the coop it will prolong the life/ usefulness of the coop. You may also wanna install some ventilation window in the roost to allow for airflow.

[@inspirationsforyou1671]

It'very beautiful and practice a chicken coop 👍 🐓👏👏👏

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you!

[@nancylaws5659]

Very cute. I want to add wheels to our coop and I love how you added yours. My question is…does your chicken wire come all way down to the ground? Or how are you keeping predators from slipping under? That’s what’s been stopping me from adding wheels…?

[@Zamacofficial]

Big job done thanks for sharing my friend

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you for watching

[@helenacharles5182]

THANKYOU for your video and the time and effort that you pit into making a great video. I’m doing my homework for my Florida farm.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

You are welcome 🥰

[@michaeljenkins1169]

good video i just bought the material to build a mobile coop, i was gonna just drag it around with my zero turn mower, glad i watched your video i will be buying some wheels now.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I am sure that would work too, but this might be easier if you are trying to move it frequently! Glad I could help!

[@tpccourtney3800]

Oh my goodness thank you for this video I just moved to a farm and this is ideal my neighbors have the chickens and this is a great idea for us to incorporate Family friendly Use of all the chickens on the way you're amazing Thank you

[@LibbyFlanagan]

You are welcome!

[@racenuke]

Really, this is the best video in terms of "how to" on a DIY mobile coop. awesome video, thanks!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

So glad that you liked it :)

[@ThisFaithfulHome]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!! I have been wanting to get chickens and I absolutely love the look and functionality of this one!!!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I love mine so much!! I ended up adding an automatic door which was great for the holidays when we were gone I have another video on that if you’re interested! They are actually super simple to take care of once we got the door 😊

[@ThisFaithfulHome]

@@LibbyFlanagan that’s awesome! I actually binge watched most of your videos and saw the automatic door one too!! Wow that’s pretty cool!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Okay perfect!!! I hope you enjoyed :)

[@EntrepreneurMommie]

Wow! My sister and dad know how to do something like this, and honestly this can also work well for an outside playhouse

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Yes! My neighbor thought it was for the dog 😂

[@Plant_Mama]

Wow super cool and very informative

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you!

[@toucheLV]

Hi there, did your chickens do dust baths?

[@shanenorth8663]

Did u put anything under the metal roof, like tar paper or drip edge, and if not how is roof holding up?

[@chelsafrazier4606]

Do you have plans for this coop somewhere? Would love to recreate it

[@ttv.nerdyouabot332]

Do y’all have a plan for this chicken coop because my teacher wants it for to built it and give it away to another teacher for culinary

[@lucysinclairwarren4322]

This was so cute. Was also so satisfying to watch you make it. 🥺🥺

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Glad you liked it Luce!

[@shanenorth8663]

A couple of questions: 1. Did u ever make plans and or a material list. 2. Did you ever have any problems with predators burrowing under the run and getting in through front door? 3. How did u keep fasteners from poking through the roof?

[@frankzanin99]

I wish I was a chicken! Nice chicken crib!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Me too in this coop!

[@lindymadill8177]

I like it! all it needs is some ventilation

[@jimholland2022]

What goes under bottom rail to keep predators out?

[@gardenfunwithjane4897]

I love what you have done! great job! I'm going to use a lot of these ideas to make a rabbit tractor. I want my rabbits to have access to fresh grass. I will have to modify it so that they cannot dig out and yet still enjoy the grass. They will probably only be in it during the day and back in their hutches at night to be more predator proof. Thanks for the ideas.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

That’s awesome!

[@shannonthomas8629]

Did you find the chicken wire strong enough to keep predators out? Other farmers have said fox can easily chew through it and get in.

[@alwentzel4776]

After you have used it for several months or years is there anything you would change?

[@codyholman9383]

Do you get snow where you live?

[@jasongonzalez5501]

how do you keep predators out with the open bottom or no fence on bottom?

[@tawnyascharber9402]

This is a great coop..but you must have ventilation holes or they will get sick. Drill out some big 3" holes on each side of your coop (6) on each side and put wire over them....lower your perch so the drafts don't tough the chickens.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Hey Tawnya! Great points, I have a part 2 out with some updates you should check it out 😊

[@livmeldrupskov324]

What are The exact measurements for The Whole coop? Love it!

[@Ali-in-Alignment]

This is great!! We're going to be getting chickens this year and I have been researching options so they can roam around, but not get eaten by wild live (Country life problems). Happily subbed!!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Yes this is a great option! Some folks have added to this thread that you should use hardware cloth instead of chicken wire for better predator protection, happy to help!

[@Ali-in-Alignment]

@@LibbyFlanagan ooh that's a great idea. Thanks!

[@miacardone6177]

I love your coop and I have a few questions: #1. What are the dimensions of the coop? #2. How did you put the wheels on? #3 What tools will I need? #5. If you don't mind me asking... how much does it cost to build the coop? I am considering backyard chickens here in Florida and I'm not a master builder. Your coop and run look easy and affordable. Thanks, thumbs up, and subscribe from me!!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

So glad that you like it! It was pretty easy but it was kind of expensive I think all the lumber was around $300 from Lowe’s. If you go to an actual lumberyard it would probably be a little cheaper. The coop is 4 x 10‘ including the run the actual house part is 4 x 4‘. To put the wheels on we just used a drill to make the hole in the bottom 2 x 4 and then put a bolt on the back side. For tools you’ll need a tablesaw a drill a stapler and a Circular saw. We used metal roofing scraps which was much cheaper then shingles on the roof. I hope that helps!

[@dsimuncic]

How many laying hens fit here?

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

Excellent 👍

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you!

[@river.1985]

Chicken wire is only meant to keep chickens IN. Predators can and will get through that with little effort. I would switch that out for metal cloth and make sure nothing can dig under your fence easily. I know this because we had a coop almost identical to this. We went out one Saturday early to go swimming & hiking. We were gone for 4hrs. When we came back a neighbors dog had dug under a section of privacy fence and chewed through the chicken mesh. The babies were near but we had used heavier duty metal cloth and she couldn't get through it. She didn't dig under it because the temporary enclosure was sitting on a poured concrete platform with cinder blocks holding the enclosure down. The pitbull did try and shoved one block over but couldn't get to the chicks and eventually gave up. We entered the yard to see her napping on one chicken that was still alive, barely. Five were in pieces and she "played" with the sixth one until her little body gave out.

[@VincasKitchen]

Very creative. Love your video🤗

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Ah awesome! So glad that you liked it!

[@mikebillyack2976]

Great looking coop! How many chickens does it support?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

4

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Good job. I’m sure it will be handy. It’s very rewarding when you get to do things for yourself isn’t it. :) Stay safe and thanks for sharing.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Yes it is!! Trying to live that homestead lifestyle by adding one thing at a time

[@clairemorgan]

Ventilation in coop?

[@anthonykirby4935]

How much in building material?

[@sAMw-hq3vo]

Looks ace , really nice design 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you!

[@davidfearjr4398]

What size of wheels are these

[@Hunter-bn6sm]

Great video's on gardening and chix!! New sub👍👍 Actually, i am glad i came and watched your video before I started my plan. The wheels and shaded run, will make it much better! Thx

[@LibbyFlanagan]

No problem 😍

[@diywjenni]

Inspiring!! And such cute chickens

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thank you

[@rastamanralph6670]

Subscribed👍 my chucks have hatched 28 this year from 3 hens and I put a video of one of them bringing 11 home today if you want a look. I've got a lot of videos of my animals on my channel.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Thanks for joining our community!! Awesome I will check it out! This is my first time so I could use all the tips I can get!

[@rastamanralph6670]

@@LibbyFlanagan Ok👍 I've bred them for over 11 years and kept them about 13 years and also had some when I was young so I might be able to help you with a lot of things.cheers😉

[@aprilsesser4085]

Wish u had plans for it.

[@johnpecorari2694]

Thanks for sharing. Many other videos I’ve seen mention the need for ventilation near the roof. Have you modified this to allow for some ventilation?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

No it’s the same and I haven’t had problems, the way the roof is there is a gap all along the top

[@tiffanyrobinson8487]

Hey Libby!! Love love love the coop!! I saw you were in the works for making a pdf for materials & instructions. Any update with this?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I wish!! I soon after got pregnant so that stalled. Baby girl is now 2 months and I want to get back to that project soon!

[@TwinkiesDesigns]

We would love the plans as well!

[@meeslypancake1820]

Do you you happen to have a list of materials used?

[@licidominguez-santiago1204]

Do you have the blueprints for this chicken coop

[@brittanywebb356]

Hi libby!! My husband and I have been doing a ton of research on the perfect coop. Last night we come across yours. We both love it and it looks super simple and user friendly. Thanks so much for sharing. Would you mind to send me list of supplies will need and wood measurements. Thanks so much!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Hey! I am actually in the works of making that now because I’ve gotten so many requests. I will respond to this comment again once it’s up!

[@brittanywebb356]

@@LibbyFlanagan Great! Thank you!

[@lilbit4165]

I like your design but please be aware, Racoons can actually rip apart chicken wire..hardware cloth is a more secure option. They also will hunt during the day, especially a female with kits. You could just staple the hardware cloth over the chicken wire..I turned my tin roofing so channels run up and down and then secured some gutter pieces which flow into a rain barrel, which is secured to back so it moves with coop...I loved how simple your design is.

[@jonmr1]

I love this coop. But this video on .25 speed is even trippier :)

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Hahahah

[@RelatableScience]

How many chickens are able to live in this sized coop?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

4! They each need about 10 square feet

[@bayleedoyle7650]

I really like your coop, and I want to build one with my dad. Do you have a material list?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Not yet!

[@bayleedoyle7650]

@@LibbyFlanagan okay, thank you for the reply!

[@rosielopez-xu1gn]

Is really good me and my dad are you gonna do it one day

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Awesome good luck!

[@householdlock8367]

How much was cost

[@zeeno6969]

Hi Libby, any chance I can have a copy of your plans please nothing like this in England

[@sk8queen]

Are there printed instructions??

[@ehzia7596]

chicken need a lot more ventilation even in winter!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I need to look into adding that!

[@miacardone6177]

Hi Libby, thank you for responding to me it really helps. Just one question, is there any possible way I could make this coop and run without the table saw? I don't think I have room. Thank you! :) :) :)

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Yes I think you could if you just have a circular saw

[@miacardone6177]

@@LibbyFlanagan Thanks! :)

[@yogawithkassandra]

Do they ever get out of the mobile coop to free roam in your yard? Or are they always in here?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I let them out when I am working in the garden or outside but a majority of the time they are in there! Pushed twice a day!

[@yogawithkassandra]

@@LibbyFlanagan Great, thank you :)

[@sosomorin6158]

Wow this is awesome! Any chance I could get the dimensions of this? I really want to build what you have done

[@LibbyFlanagan]

yes the run part in 4 by 10, the coop part is 2 feet off of the ground and is a 4 by 4 square, hope that helps!

[@rebekahtaylor4830]

No ventilation in the actual house part?

[@herndon61]

Shopping list please?

[@soloherps]

Do you have a diagram of cut list?

[@plakumerre8514]

Very nice. How big is this coop and how much chicken can stay there?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I keep 4 and it is 4x5 the inside part and 10 feet long so the run is an additional 6 ft

[@wesleyxavieralvesxavier4765]

Showwwww muito bom!!!

[@savannahmorgan456]

How much did it cost for you to make this? Looking at building one or buying one from Tractor Supply

[@LibbyFlanagan]

It was about $300 with feeders and all

[@stephan24297]

How has the coop been 1 year later? Also, did you have any issues with ventilation?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Still loving it! I made a couple updates in another video and i haven’t had any ventilation problems!

[@nikosk1399]

Excellent coop! Well done! May I ask how heavy this mobile coop is?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

It’s hard to pick up, maybe 200 lbs, but easy to roll around

[@girdhariarya4432]

Nice

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jordanpark9694]

Hey Libby, great coop! Any chance you could post a materials/cut list? Cheers!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Yes! That is in the works, I will respond to this comment again once I have it posted!

[@jordanpark9694]

Hey Libby, any chance you have a rough materials list together for the coop yet? My girls are almost ready to go outside, so I’m planning on putting a coop together next week. Thank you 😊

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Oh shoot I am not sure if it will be ready by then!

[@jordanpark9694]

That’s ok! No problem, I’m sure I can come pretty close just from your video 😊

[@huatzakin1987]

How long did it take to make it

[@LibbyFlanagan]

About 8 hours maybe

[@huatzakin1987]

Ok thx

[@gonzalezarturo9681]

is there like a pdf that we can follow?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I wish! It is in the works!!

[@jessicagreen1876]

Beautiful, but you obviously have no predators...

[@mrmcs57]

Could we please get a material list and specs for the build. This will be my first build and I don't want to miss a step.

[@vivi-yv5pi]

New sub! (:

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Welcome!

[@gavinhousend4654]

Do you have a material list for this build??

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I will try to add that to the description today!

[@manicmining8112]

@@LibbyFlanagan material list ?

[@stevesilver7437]

Window?

[@justin806806]

What are dimensions of the coop?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

It is 4feet wide 10 feet long. 4 feet tall I think the run and 5 feet tall for the Indoor coop

[@justin806806]

@@LibbyFlanagan do you know what dimensions of plywood are? For floor of house part.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

justin806806 yeah it’s 4 by 4

[@justin806806]

@@LibbyFlanagan thanks. Trying this build now. Wish me luck! Lol

[@LibbyFlanagan]

justin806806 good luck!! Let me know how it goes!!

[@NiciRichter1]

How do the chickens get fresh air in the hen house when the door is closed? How does ventilation of fresh air work in the hen house?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Just from the edges were the roof meets the side it a large crack all the way around

[@bransonoutdoors7499]

How much did it cost

[@LibbyFlanagan]

It was about 400 at the time with lumber prices now I have no idea what it would be

[@rogelmusic8471]

I think I will build something like this, but with steerable front wheels like a child's wagon.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

That would be nice!

[@velascodaddy]

What about ventilation?

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I am a little worried about that, I think I am going to add a big screen behind the big door if it gets too hot in there

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Do you have a coop? What do you do for ventilation?

[@TrueOpinion99]

Ummm, her husband put the metal roofing on in the wrong direction. The raised lines should be vertical so that water and snow moves downward and away from the coop; by installing the roofing with the raised lines running horizontally, water and snow will move laterally across the roof and end up in the run instead of being shed off the sides.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

Yes! We were just using scrap metal and that is the only way it could work! No big deal it runs off the side no problem!

[@hershibarr1094]

Would have been nice if u could have slowed it down for those of us who actually want to build this for the first time...

[@nancylaws5659]

The beauty of KZbin is you can slow down the play speed, pause the video, or stop it and replay it. 😊

[@marty8722]

Don't chickens need a place to roost and nesting boxes? Where will the chickens lay their eggs?

[@nancylaws5659]

She shows the nesting box and the spots for them to roost. And..she mentioned it was only for 4 chickens so it is very substantial😊

[@KingdomAcresTX]

Anything you regret doing on it, thinking about building something similar.

[@LibbyFlanagan]

I do have a part 2 up where I added in some natural roosts that they really love. I would have left just the metal roof without wood underneath to shed a little weight. I have also thought about a floor made of just hardware cloth for the summer so dropping fall right through and add more ventilation

[@laitulip5026]

JESUS IS KING

[@laitulip5026]

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