The Chickens MOVE into the HOOP COOP!

[@wadja62]

That would make a nice semi-permanent camping tent with a wood stove...nice easy design...

[@jcpartri]

I love how you as a married couple get to work together. Such a meaningful way to become even more "one" in a marriage. - blessings.

[@hughcoburn4656]

Good build for further predator protection I would suggest cattle panel at least half way up front and rear behind the chicken wire.

[@JustMe-999a]

Barf

[@donmiller2810]

To keep digging pests out you may need to add a skirting of chicken wire to the base all around the coop

[@lindaschillinger5901]

Chicken wire won’t keep predators out. You’ll have to use some of that carpenter cloth

[@LatiWins]

@@lindaschillinger5901 True. We use 1/4" or 1/2 in hardware cloth

[@glennconnon5321]

One suggestion, the attachment points for your vinyl. Instead of using screws and Washers. I would use a piece of trim the length of your coop. The trim will provide extra clamping force. Which in turn will reduce the risk of tearing the vinyl.

[@stupidloopinfinite4768]

What kind of trim?

[@cjbarlow61]

Wood trim? Like a furring strip?

[@charliemeier8076]

I would suggest cutting the lumber to fit the cattle panels instead of cutting the panels. Then if you repurposed the panels they are full size. Great project!

[@نيرانعلي-ل6ح]

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[@jenningsrountree8304]

I thought about that too. The only reason of which I could think was that the length of the board and perhaps the extra 6" (x 2) might necessitate buying another board. Also why run the chicken wire across the hoop rather than lengthwise on each side? The chicken wire would not really add strength, and I would not think that after the bottom row or chicken, it would not be needed higher.

[@annieoakley5846]

@@jenningsrountree8304 It’s not to keep the chickens in. It’s to keep predators out at night while the chickens are roosting.

[@brianandlynphilippines]

@@annieoakley5846 chicken wire is going to keep a chicken in or out, but anything with chicken on the menu is not kept out by chicken wire, only luck that it doesn't explore thru the tarp or chicken wire. But, by that logic, 10 seconds of hungry digging by any predator would get it under and in as well, again counting on luck and fate for that not to happen. I use these type coops, but lose birds if I do not have my 4 guard dogs out there at night.

[@annieoakley5846]

@@brianandlynphilippines “Jennings Roundtree” was curious as to why they wouldn’t just leave the stock panel uncovered once the chicken wire was taller than the chickens. JR didn’t ask about digging or other points of entry, or about an animals determination to get in. JR made a reasonable observation and I explained why they would cover the entire panel instead of just around the bottom. I’ve been raising poultry for years but JR wasn’t asking for a novel. I just treated JR like the intelligent human being he or she probably is. I haven’t had one breech in all these years but I didn’t find it necessary to behave in such a “puffed up” manner. Bottom line: A stock panel well secured with chicken wire is much safer than one that’s open.

[@TheMark9013]

cool thing about making the front and the back the same is you can always link 2 together if you wanted more room

[@barbarabrand190]

Good plan. I can see many uses for a build like this. Chicken coop, storage, greenhouse, shade house for the hot part of our desert summer, even a dog, sheep, or pig shelter. Thank you.

[@mustafamsaadi9413]

ما قمتم بصنعه يستحق التشجيع والتنويه..طابت اوقاتكم .من المغرب الحبيب.

[@marieleopold1625]

LOVELY CHICKEN HOOP COOP...WELL DONE Sarah and Kevin! Sarah that hat is a 'keeper' = looks great on you! If I were a chicken in that coop...I'd break my beak from grinnin' ! You did a VERY good job Keven, securing and thinking out your plan. Thank-you kindly for sharing your time/homestead with us. Health and God's Blessing on you n' yours!

[@smhmdsmhmad7481]

الله ايوفقكم ويكمل ليكم بالخير انشاء الله وشكران لكم على هاته المعلومات المفيدة وشكرا الله لكم

[@dbldblu]

I would tarp half of it so they can get sun when they want and shade when they want.

[@bjj685]

I agree. and maybe put a strong frame at the bottom to put some removable wheels to move it around. But other than that it is a nice project.

[@DisgruntledVet78]

My only concern would be the tarp being black making it to hot during the summer.

[@Justin-tb2qk]

@@DisgruntledVet78 i think they free range so i think it is only for the teens

[@PineRidgeHomestead]

I really need to make one.

[@allglad]

@@DisgruntledVet78 could pant it white.

[@jonirhoades1559]

I just finished my hoop coop, thank you for the inspiration and how-to videos! Couldn't have done it without these 2 vids! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@mikeneville1368]

We built this cattle panal green house 6 years ago and it works like a champ I’ve moved it a few times and its still awesome. The best part is the weather Ive never have seen it move even when we get a few tropical storms pass here in VA Beach!!

[@eyesalooking]

I agree. I have a cattle panel green house and the wind just flows over it. I am using it for storage and it is very secure.

[@pegasus7744]

I envy this Couple . They are so contend with what they are doing . I would love to have people like them as a neighbor .

[@herbhouston5378]

I've said this before... and will continue to think it, if not say it... I'm always impressed with how well you work side by side... I don't know of any man and woman, married or not, in the hundreds of couples I've known in my life... that ever consistantly did that... You are like a breath of fresh air... That's what I call love... Unconditional love... In addition to all the information and tips that you share... thank you for who you are❤...

[@sheilafarmer81763]

we are making one of these this week. for our chickens . good luck

[@justinscott9151]

if you like this, check out wild wonderful offgrid....they are great too!

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Check out good simple living

[@mushtaaqhussein9778]

Well said . You are indeed a couple truly blessed by God Almighty. May you be a source of inspiration for other couples. From South Africa with love 💕.

[@oldguysrock2170]

Great idea. Easy to modify from the plan you guys used. I live in the Northern Michigan back woods. A dog is the best deterrent for predators. I will use 1/4” mesh instead of the chicken wire more for snow and strength. In winter I will need to have some 2x4 supports to hold the snow weight. The plastic sheeting will help with snow sliding off. Great job.

[@alicehallowell6084]

You guys are amazing. I'm 67 yr old and I'm very impressed with how you treat your critters. Keeping everyone healthy and happy. God Bless.

[@susanbreeland8620]

Hey, this could make a nice greenhouse too!!

[@kevinbaker6168]

The hoop coop looks great. One thing I thought you might want to try. Take eight 1 x4's put one on each side a few feet up on the cattle panels, then put your plastic over and attach your to the board, then your straps. Attach the bottom of the plastic to another 1 x 4 at the bottom, with the board under the plastic. Now put the remaining boards over the plastic and the the one by fours. Now you have a flap on both sides that you can roll or food up to allow ventilation. You can fix hook and eyes to the middle and bottom to hold the flaps up or down.

[@hivolco151]

Thank you so VERY much we followed your basic pattern and I am VERY happy!

[@wendycash54]

This would make a great mini greenhouse!

[@selinaflahive3628]

Awesome, I'm definitely making this coop for my chickens. Nice and easy and not expensive. Thank you for an awesome video! God bless!☺️

[@johncambra9332]

I love watching you two work together. Real teamwork, and an example to others on how a husband and wife can enjoy each others company.

[@marcialittle7893]

Genius Kevin, with the plumbers strap, you have me using all over the place, works great for lot's of things and it's cheap!

[@johnthompson6656]

Cut a 3/8" x 1 1/4" "lath" strip and screw or nail it over those tag ends of wire on the door and it will protect from snagging your clothes/skin as you go through.

[@FrankBures-sd4lp]

Great idea looks great hope no wild animals dig under it out here they definitely would

[@anniegaddis5240]

Coons can reach in, grab a chicken, and pull them right through the chicken wire hole. Add a 2 foot wide strip of hardware cloth along the bottom on each side. Love you guys!

[@piedpiperredd6261]

The space in the wiring is kinda huge

[@anniegaddis5240]

@@piedpiperredd6261 Correct. That's why they need Hardware Cloth.

[@lidip8700]

Yeah, this coop design is a horrible accident ready to happen. My flock would be dead within 1 night! I'm surprised these experienced folks made this coop. ->Not safe. ->Terribly dark, which effects egg production. ->No insulation from heat or cold. ->Plastic is nosy in a storm.

[@1gr8lpta]

We’ve already made two of these several years ago and am now making a third one and we have never had a predator get in and hurt any of our birds. We’ve raised all kinds of birds in these. The third one we are building for our ducks. I know people are concerned but we haven’t ever had a problem. I don’t think LTH has had losses with these either

[@tammieshurtleff61]

@@lidip8700 My birds would be gone in the first night. Our raccoons would have that chicken wire ripped to ribbons in no time. I have made similar, but began with placing hardware cloth on the ground and basically wrapping the entire thing in it. I only place the tarp covering half of the coop as well to allow more sunlight for egg production. I think though, these folks are only using it to grow the flock out, not for once they begin laying. My biggest aversion is the pre-drilling of screw holes, which they don't show. UGH!!! Love using the livestock panels though; I use them all over for various projects.

[@marvinbringhurst820]

to fasten the bottom of the tarp, place 1x2 over the tarp to top of lower 2x4 the screw into place. those screws and washers will tear out!

[@verdis23rdoperaunballoinma39]

Good save! Hope they see your comment!

[@jonathanstreech2267]

I was going to suggest the same thing. In fact, if you roll the tarp around the 1x2 and screw through them both into the bottom frame board, it will last for years.

[@bettycrunk206]

You can also use shade cloth on half. Tarp ON HALF WORKS GREAT

[@tatjanasutube]

@@bettycrunk206 I thought of half clear vinyl and half tarp

[@vincentsolomon3393]

Thank you both for sharing this video with me. I am a bit of a prepper and this has helped me to determine whether or not I could sustain and maintain chickens the way you both do. God bless you for taking the time to show others how it gets done!🤗😁

[@evaseibert3994]

Love this plan. Could be used for many functions - new puppies, greenhouse, rabbits, short-term storage.... Another great video. Keep up the great work.

[@lorenawilliams4229]

Great idea, We are new farm owners in MD so I need as many ideas as I can get, and this seems like an easy inexpensive solution to fixing our current chicken coops

[@jonastroyer6221]

I found that using an angle grinder to cut the netting makes the job a little quicker and easier; also it makes a neater edge. It may seem like overkill, but it works really well!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Jonas Troyer great idea

[@melissamooney3870]

We just purchased a farm about a month ago and we have been watching your channel for a longtime. We just built this off of your video yesterday and it took about 8 hrs to build it turned out amazing! We watch your videos every time a new one comes out and just wanted to thank you for everything!! We also live in Mo and have learned a lot from y’all!

[@riversideacres8853]

I have a hoop house made from cattle panels. I used the foam insulating tube used for pipes over the hog clips to save the plastic. It has been several high winds and it has not budged. I also live in SW Mo. We moved ours this summer and it was a chore. We loaded it on a trailer to move to a different part of the farm. We also had shelves build inside so it was heavier and a burger to move.

[@d65-m1x]

great hoop house. just starting to build ours. i will pretty much copy your ideas with a few modifications. love the pipe strapping and the wind strapping idea.

[@glendalawson8314]

Here’s a tip for keeping the chick area a bit cleaner. In the evening when the chickens start roosting, lay a layer of newspaper on the grass under their bottoms to catch the poop, then in the morning roll up the paper and put it on the compost heap! 🙂 Greetings from England.

[@rhondaborders3452]

Great tip!

[@juneshannon8074]

Glenda Lawson what a great idea. Never thought of that. So simple. Thanks Glenda.

[@HoosierHmstrdr94]

Great idea! A piece of linoleum could get hosed off each morning if there's no compost heap!

[@Emeraldwitch30]

That's a great idea if it's a stationary coop! I want to build one but I think these are movable so that every few days they scootch it around the yard. I know I am planning on it so by moving it the poo never has a chance to build up. And fertilize the yard while feeding the chickens 🥰🥰🐔🐓🐣🐤

[@kathyyoung3484]

@@Emeraldwitch30 Jeff at Bobblehead puts old bicycle tires at one end so they are easily movable.

[@ushadommaraju6665]

Thank you very much showing us very easy way

[@dannydenham8141]

Leaving a foot or more vinyl on each side could have helped to deter critters from trying to dig under. I built a 10ft x 48ft using this similar method, it’s in permanent location.

[@MIA-lu6pp]

Love it! I made one like that without chicken wire and no doors, with clear plastic to protect my succulents from the rain , here in Florida it rains everyday in the summer.

[@josephcagle4184]

You should have made mounts for applying wheels on the back end so you could hook it up to the tractor to pull.

[@tanyaratti]

Best and easy materials coop I’ve seen. One thing I’d have to do as it gets cold in south Australia, I’d put a back board for wind protection, with upper vent window to open in summer.

[@ETgranny1895]

ITS ALWAYS A JOY TOO WATCH YOU TWO WORK TOGETHER. YOUR AN AMAZING TEAM. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

[@spotedlady]

Excellent. Great way to make a place for a couple of round bales of hay, too. I love the cattle panels. Used them for around my horse ring.

[@pathess9032]

You just gave us an idea to make our own greenhouse out of cattle panels. We don't need a very big one but that size would be just right.

[@carolannpartridge6263]

Omgsh, I love you guys. 😍I've learned so much. But I love that you teach well and that you are both so down to earth. And GOD BLESS YOU AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@terri1nd]

Suggestion, add a top cross board to the back, and then add a long board from front to back on top of the top cross boards that are above the door and the one in the back I suggested you add. That will give it needed support for any winter snowfall. We had a hoop coop much like what you built and had issues with the top collapsing under the weight of the snowfall. We have to rebuild ours this year due to not moving it and it ended up having a deep litter situation and it was sitting directly on the ground. Improvements I want to make besides the top bracing I suggested above is I want to use the Japanese method of lightly burning the surface of the boards on the bottom and also thinking of setting it on some bricks or something. I love your build and the tip about using the pipe hanger material.

[@carolynplante4513]

Grandma Scott, I was just thinking the same thinking about suggesting the extra top bracing. I had the same snow problem with my hoop coop. It imploded from the top.

[@edwarddiaz3616]

This week I will buy everything and start building my cage for my chickens, I was planning to buy one already made but they are very fragile, this one is perfect for me, thank you and they are both very nice, happy marriage.

[@mikesgirl8304]

I love this, gonna use this plan to build a run, we used an old out building for our coop but it needs a run so they can get "outside" and get some more sunshine

[@joshk9765]

They make adjustable slide bolts now for doors where the opening that the bolt slides into moves up and down. This helps to account for expansion/contraction and these locks are usually sold right next to the one you have.

[@nancyfahey7518]

I'd move that sucker every year and have a new gardening area. Great design, great job.

[@summerwind9116]

Good idea.

[@susiedixon3347]

Idk. Chick Shet is strong.. Hot.. An may burn ur plants up if its not left & aged a bit. But def not fresh on ur plants. Thanks for every video y'all make. What State r y'all in ? We're from East TN. An whats on the floor of the green house an where did ya get it. An on gardens. An where did ya get it ?

[@arnoldromppai5395]

@@susiedixon3347 40 year all my fresh chicken and turkey poo and bedding gets tilled in to my garden, as well a fresh cow poo, and it watered with fresh cow or bird poo tea for over 40 years, and all summer long i put all the barn bedding poo and all on the walk ways to kep the weeds out and feed the plants, what you are saying is a total meth,

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Nancy Fahey great idea!

[@tamieheadrick8786]

I would move it every day

[@cynthiafranco4313]

thanks for shwing this video i might try to make one of these for chickens and might a green house to that about the size we wanted so I am happy with this chicken pen thanks again God bless and I love ya u both

[@jweaver7170]

FYI Zip ties last 1 year max here in Texas. Then picking up pieces for months. Thanks so much for great ideas Keep up the great work.

[@ardenpeters4386]

we were lucky for zip ties to last through summer!

[@neilgelinas9926]

You want to use stainless zip ties. Yhey last a lot longer.

[@eevrenkaya]

What a lovely couple of farmers in KZbin .we love you and your works.let göt healthy eggs💓

[@acriticalthinkerfromtexas7161]

Y'all are awesome! Love watching y'all's homesteading adventures because you're such great teachers.

[@loadi2865]

chicken feet are made to roots on round poles..PS on round poles they can lock their grip and sleep better....they are more comfortable...but they do look very happy ..nice work...

[@charlesmartin7347]

Fort Worth Texas loves you guy's. Great job . Blessings and more Blessings to you and your family

[@jesuschristismylordandsavi6108]

I built one just like it except, I used electrical metal conduit and a conduit bender. I then put 2 bicycle wheels on it with a lever to raise the pen. It balances on the 2 wheels and is so so easy to move around. Nothing is on the ground. The feeder and waterer hang and the roost hangs and the nest box is mounted on the end with a hinged door so you can gather eggs without going inside. It is super light which means it cannot be used in the open. I live in town with a privacy fence so it works fine for that. I also used a vinyl cover on mine. I loved how you two work together. You did a really good job. Lord bless and be with you in these difficult days.

[@lylefoster6046]

The wind is not my favorite. To secure my "small greenhouse". I screwed in ground anchors. Two on each side and connected them over the roof with ratchet straps. Never fails.

[@clintchilds245]

I made a similar hay storage shelter last year with a floor from a wood crate that was 8x16. Worked Great. I watched this looking for ideas on building doors on the ends and this was very helpful. Nice job. Both of you

[@yvesberube6067]

Hi ... my wife and I realize you have a great deal of experience but wonder why, when people build chicken tractors, shelters etc, they don't use a solid branch to match the natural curve of chickens feet. We recently invested in layers and a rooster, built what we call the "Chick-Inn" and added two strong apple tree tree branches for their perch. They seem to love it. Perhaps we're just a bit too fussy? Love your t-shirts 😄🇨🇦

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

I would have left the vynal skirt on the ground, and covered it in with dirt or rocks/gravel, to stop burrowing predators. Then a wire skirt continued on down the front and back, covering in the same way. Would also peg all the skirting down with tent pegs, first. A good build. Thankyou! 😁👍🐔🐔🐔

[@dandan8333]

Please, secure it to those t-post... 5 years ago a western wind mustard up in a swale and it unzipped my 120 year old barn roof! (40x60ft) Call the coop 'dorothy II' it may parachute into the heavens... Nice start for happy chickens.

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Yes..all their animals seem happy🐣

[@kennethstensrud669]

I suggest that you cover the end too, cause now it is like a tunnel and the wind will blow through and perhaps even make the chickens ill. And perhaps just use the vinyl over 2/3rds of the coop, and clear plastic on the remaining 1/3rd. And use some lathes for fastening the vinyl, much more secure than just a screws and a washer.

[@aegon-6404]

I love it ,ya'll did an amazing job but I was curious wouldn't it have been better if maybe the bottom was also more safely secured in case any predators try to dig underneath or something ?

[@wellhill4017]

Their adults are free range. This coop is just for the smaller ones to grow up in until they are old enough. It shouldn’t be a problem for them

[@homeschoolfarmmom]

I have also seen the vinyl put over the panels then the chicken wire on top to keep the vinyl from blowing.

[@larrywilmoth6655]

U could put rabbit fence 1in by 2in around the outside about a foot out all around then predators can’t dig in if you’re going to leave it in one place looks great 👍 form Ohio

[@lauraolsen6030]

Excellent advice

[@danielleterry180]

Larry Wilmoth that’s a great idea thank you as I am using left over wireing from my rabbit cages and lean to

[@joanies6778]

That's a really great idea! Yeah, that's what I think I'd be doing if I had chickens. I think coyotes dig, don't they? I know my dog does.

[@larrywilmoth6655]

Joanie S yep I have Huskys they do it a lot predators won’t dig a foot out or two they like to dig close to what they are trying to get into

[@kristinebailey2804]

Yes rabbit mesh has smaller squares too.

[@lizabetty]

Rather than putting a latch at the bottom, you can put eye bolts, one on the door and one on your support frame piece. Then put a rubber bungie hooked in each eye bolt. Make sure it's fairly tight. That keeps the door shut even when you forget to latch it. We have that system on all our coops. Really nicely done. Love your great videos of this project. Much appreciated!

[@veracampbell9583]

I knew it would be amazing. You two work together so well. God bless y’all.

[@bettycrunk206]

Been doing these for many years. I use all stock panels mixing pig, goat or cow. Never have. I cut a panel. Also added RUNS ALONG SIDES WITH INSIDE INCLISURES FOR DIFFERENT ANIMALS. Opening to outside runs. Love them . Yes take down resuse

[@gingerreid8569]

What a fabulous coop and yes, could easily be made into a greenhouse too...great job guys! So far...one of our eggs has hatched and we have one active chirping chicken...fingers crossed for some more! Yay to adding to the flock~!

[@MirjanAcademy]

Thankyou very much. God bless u and your family

[@dianefant9486]

Love you programs! The coop looks very nice. The only thing I would change is the tarp to a lighter color. Black draws heat so I would make sure to check temp. so the chickens don't get over heated and die.

[@beckyspindler2153]

Putting laugh on the edge of your gate and the edge of the framing keeps the clothes from snagging and gives extra support to where it is attached

[@pwoolard4150]

So many suggestions for changes/improvements. I like that you started this project series by stating you had no plans and would figure it out as you go. Your first hoop coop turned out excellent IMHO. The only thing I truly wished for was a list of items used.

[@rjjordan27]

I agree!! Supply list would be super helpful..

[@lynseyc3333]

I was curious about cost as well

[@brich2929]

@@rjjordan27 @Living Traditions Homestead

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Wow that turned out great! Thanks for sharing!

[@jimh4167]

The 90° brackets used to strengthen the corners. Similar item at Home Depot Shelving Section..

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

So true!

[@santoshkr9303]

correct... or screw down some left over wooden pieces in the corners. will serve the purpose great, with no extra investment.

[@FLOUNDERMILKSHAKE]

I think they need places to perch and additional shelter from wind and drafts. Also nest boxes, but those are easy to build inside such a big shelter.

[@hillysoutdoors1974]

Great job guys!! This gave us lots of guidance for our own Co-op and maybe some other ideas for shelters

[@whispernthedark4]

That's awesome..I use my cattle panels like that to grow my gords...I wanted a large white wall tent but they cost to much so I hooked 4 together and covered it with a huge white tarp...it's Brite inside..just need some doors on it like you made..you guys stay safe and Blessed,,💞

[@ZEEALL]

Hi, nice work! Just a detail tip: try to reinforce the front and back with the stronger net or wire that you used in the top, otherwise predators will easely wrap the smother chicken net.

[@iengskhemmakdoh2679]

Thank you very much and I am on the way to start like this

[@francisvanderhoven9088]

I like it and is really practical to build KIS "Keep it simple " and your "t" shirt made me smile. God Bless from South Africa

[@annmittelstadt2938]

What a great chicken coop. You 2 are such a great team. Luv n Huggs to you both, God Bless

[@mosesyang4222]

I've had way to much bad luck w/chicken wire and predators killing my chickens so I've swore off it...it's a little more expensive but I swear that hardware cloth is magic lol

[@melissamacgregor69]

Moses, You wrote that in a Very Nice way. While I agree that Chicken wire is Not the Strongest and I have the Hardware Cloth around all My Coop Gear.. Some people are good with Chicken Wire and that is Good for them... A lot of people were so Quick to chastise for it, But You were simply, "It hasn't worked for Me," This is what Has. And it was Not Judgemental at all.. Great Job! And for the Creators of this Video, Man Thank You So Much! I Absolutely LOVE the simplicity of this... I Wish hog Panels weren't so Dang Expensive! Do You know how much you have invested in this Hoop Coop? Thanks Again!

[@carlaferrier2967]

@@melissamacgregor69 I've started making mine and I'm making mine a bit bigger ( 7' x 16'). The cow panels cost me under $18 a piece and I'm using 4. The 2 x 4 x 10's cost about $4 each and I've used 5 so far. Need to get more. The hardware cloth wire was about $169.00 (36" wide x 100'). I also purchased white billboard vinyl (10 x 25) for about $85. Then you have you screws, washers, hog clips and j-clips, etc. I'm not covering the whole hoop with hardware cloth, just the open hoop areas. I'll add hardware wire around the sides. I don't have a high preditor issue so feel I can be a bit lax on that, but may change my mind. I would say I've spent close to $400/$500 so far. But it has been in sections and bought a little at a time when I could afford it. Still need to figure out how I will enclose part of the inside to offer them better protection from the wind and cold. For the size I think I've done well costwise. Hope that helps.

[@carlaferrier8702]

@@jbkrupp The way my coop came out 30 mph winds haven't bothered it. It's extremely heavy with all the wood that was added. Mine is a permanent structure and I have no plans to move it. Already have hardware cloth on the floor. I don't have a high predictor issue. I have dogs in my yard all the time and one that sleeps in front of the coop at night right now, at least until winter. Thanks for the advice. I'll monitor it, if we get stronger winds, to see if adjustments need to be made but for now it's sturdy and heavy.

[@littledancingfawn]

@@carlaferrier2967 thank you for the cost break down. ❤️

[@ahjotco906]

Thank you for helping me build my first coop with your ideas this Spring!❤🎉

[@deborahmeijer9697]

There are 2 things i would change. I would do the front and back first because the exess chicken wire would be under the pieces that go over it. Why ? That way you have less of metal sicking out damaging your tarp because of moving by the wind. And i would have made a board along the sides and screw'd the tarp to that and make the sides so you could lift the sides just like your greenhouse just to be able to get more airflow on the hot day's. I would use the same principe on the end's but just use some greenhouse plastic. Looks great tho !! Love your video's and learning allot from them. So much so i'm implementing allot of your idea's here at our home. So on that note thank you for sharing all this information 😇

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

I actually bought a box of that strapping a few weeks ago. I did not know what the package looked like so I walked past it twice. I finally found an employee who was available and he also knew what It was that I was looking for. So thank you for your homesteading tip, it will be a great help when I finally get there. Bkessings!!

[@patricacompton9603]

I would have left half open by just chicken wire and covered the other half with the vinyl. That way the chickens would be able to get some sun, getting them used to the environment they will be in free ranging

[@jaansaikia9308]

Wow very nice ...thats smol bgt...and comfrtble...good idia...we r making this house...thanks 4m India...(Assam)...

[@JoyAZrebiec]

Love this idea! We are going to recreate it as the run off the coop we're building. They'll have the wooden coop at night and a sturdy run for the day. 💖

[@sethsarratt9550]

Hey there. I saw this video and I built our own hoop coop and it came out absolutely amazing. Very glad I saw yalls video.

[@jimh4167]

The Used Billboard Material can be found on Craigslist and Ebay

[@ST4R538]

Round up some Trump 2020 yard sign and layered under my chicken coop lol

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

@@ST4R538 Yeah I'm planning on doing that with the Biden stuff. My Trump stuff is still up. A blessed & happy Christmas!

[@geo4419]

@@teresaoftheandes6279 do you live around Tulsa??

[@garyharris4008]

This hoop method I thought was something one could easily rotate around the garden. But yes; then secure it for winter. TY!

[@erins6105]

I absolutely love this hoop coop!!! I was watching yesterday's video ready to get everything together to make my own and then realized it was going to be a 2 part video and was panicking hoping you would get the finishing video up quick and was so happy when I got the notification. You guys rock👍👍👍👍

[@anderson-sr3pu]

Oi

[@sharps1759]

Thanks for a great tutorial. Simple & affordable. I love how well you both work together.

[@johnwright4641]

Could have turned that into a nice Low Tunnel green house also with a change of cover not a bad design

[@billakers2640]

Great videos great team work plain and simple thank you both

[@jefftoll8269]

You too are absolutely the best part of my day! Love watching you both. We are new semi-Homesteaders in training! God Bless,

[@dianehall5345]

Great design for your chickens! However you have given me the idea to make a mini green house with two raised beds. I need to start seedlings and want to be able to walk in, verses a cold frame. Thanks for another terrific video!

[@hildahambone7277]

diane hall So Diane would you use only clear plastic? Such a good idea. The more I think about it the more possibilities arise.

[@katiekopp903]

Wish we would have thought to do a hoop coop! Ours is nice and solid and sterdy but a hoop coop is perfectly practical and awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@genesnyder2985]

Can’t believe how solid that looks as you pull the tarp over

[@j.b.6855]

You make working with chicken wire look easy, to me it has a mind of its own. I fought it covering the inside of my compost bibs and I am glad thats done.