DIY Chicken Coop for 25 Chickens// How to Build 🐓

I show you how I built our chicken coop. Holds 25 chickens. Cost to build around 700 in new materials. See below for PLANS of this build.
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Jason and Lorraine. In 2016 we sold most of our belongings and left the city in southern California to start a small homestead in the mountains of North Carolina. We left the city in search for a more minimal and intentional life. We became passionate about growing our own food and knowing what exactly is in our food after I (Jason) became diagnosed with cancer. Now 8 years in remission we as a family are on a journey to live our passions.
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[@watcher3774]

Concrete tips... Dont put concrete under posts as it will be like a cup and hold water. Instead put gravel in botom of hole, place post, add a bit of dirt to stop concrete from reaching bottom, then add concrete. It will allow drainage, prevent rapid rotting. Tip 2... Add 2 16p nails in each side of post to act as rebar conecting post to concrete. I learned that from years of fence and deck building as a young man. You're welcome. Happy building 😃👍

[@drewblack749]

Excuse me. Where do you add the nails? At the base?

[@amyb5339]

After building an Uncle Justin chickshaw mini-me, you greatly discount your carpentry skills Jason! Your family all works so well together. You, Lorraine and Penelope always inspire. Thank you.

[@kiprussell6102]

Total kicking chicken coop. You did an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating the build me and my grandson are going to try one soon. Keep up the good work and God bless you all

[@dibutler9151]

I am a steel broker, and my only suggestion on this ADORABLE hen house is a good coat of Rustoleum on your roof. A nice reflective white. It will last and look, better longer. Those round windows are very cute.

[@tonymcalister9878]

I built this using your plans. Hens moved in last night. I found the most difficult part was getting the foundation square. I would add the roost and nesting boxes last, because it was difficult to work over and around them. Good job.

[@fionar1656]

Its a brilliant coop. I love it! Extremely well thought out & cleverly built. You're very clever Jason. That is my dream coop.

[@NancyWhelanSharingMemories]

I love watching Penelope helping mom and dad around your homestead! She always looks like she is enjoying herself and learning so much.

[@harolddomangue9206]

Jason you could have used the 4x4 post as corner post if they was long enough and attach the walls to them up to the roof line so no need to shorten the corner post.

[@scottbraeden1924]

Love it

[@vmorganbogart]

Love the coop! The round windows & the door for the nesting boxes look like a face. You could also paint the nesting box door to look like a planter box & turn the windows into big sunflowers. You could paint other smaller flowers around them in the “planter box”. It is really nice & looked like a pretty easy build. You are a great builder. Keep up the great work & videos. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️🌻🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@libertymicrofarm6032]

Thank you for sharing this build. I love how you did the roof! And the windows are adorable 🥰

[@caterchatter4671]

Congrats on your 100,000 subs!! So kind of you to help Meg & Ben of Hollar Homestead by helping lay their flooring 💝 Amazing how you came up with the “extras” on the little chicken coop...fancy coop condo.

[@picinana6871]

love love ❤ I will deff be using some of your ideas ! I've learnt that oval and bigger is better for roost, for chooks toes, say 2x2 with beveled edges.. also chickens love triangles to peep and walk thru, like into nesting boxes and doorways, and that over head cover by exit is very comforting for them. 😊 beautiful work bro.

[@dananelson1743]

Nice coop. Penelope is a good helper. Thanks for sharing. Nice of you to help Ben with the mini-split and flooring.

[@jgivens1227]

Wow Jason, love this chick coop idea. The round windows are great. AWESOME!!!! Thank you, please take care and be safe. Joice

[@nancymweasel6561]

I laid out 1/4" hardware cloth extended beyond the coop to overall the bottom of the entire chicken yard, up the sides and over the top because - Predators will find a way. It costs more but worth it. It was one of the few things I purchased for my chicken coop and yard. I am like you, I used what I had. I found a roll of linoleum taken out of a home remodel for the flooring & up the sides a little for ease of cleaning. Because it is Las Vegas, NV desert heat and not so cold winters, I only will use walls when needed. I did invest in a double nest roll away nest which I didn't put in the center divider. My girls prefer to use the same nest, sometimes at the same time so I wanted it to be large. The fencing around the whole chicken yard is 8ft tall...again...Predators. Love your round windows. Having the sloped roof makes for much easier rain & snow run off. I just love your coop. The finishing touches make it very nice.

[@miguelruizm]

Great job! The whole coop looks awesome. I love the roof, it gives it style!

[@KanakaMaoli713]

Love that closing line: “And check out this video because KZbin thinks you’ll enjoy it” 😁😆😂 too tired to make something up, just tell us the truth. Jason you’re the best 👍🏽

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

I love how this turned out. Great job!

[@vivianswaenepoel6415]

Jason thank you so very much for always showing us your builds. We have recently move back up to our farm property in N Western NC near the Blue Ridge Pkwy and are making preparations to start homesteading.

[@kristajameson7527]

I’ve watched a lot of coop videos cause I want to only make one and not want to redo things I don’t like. Your video was definitely one of the best I’ve seen. Got lots of great ideas!

[@LauraMartinez-rf3dm]

Congrats on 100,000 subs. We are currently building our first coop. This was helpful to see before we finished. Thanks a lot!

[@lindacole1653]

Awe Jason, such a fun & neat build. Good job. 🤗

[@solvend]

I made one similar this spring. Used T1-11 on exterior, attached a run with hardware cloth (can't freerange). Was a fun project

[@kimbenefield4996]

Awesome Coop!! 👏 And thanks for helping Ben and Meg over the weekend!! I know the Lord will Bless you!!

[@ericjohnson1008]

Looks great

[@LogHouseFarm]

That is a nice build. I am a big fan of automation, so that door looks great!

[@dans3718]

About to build a coop too. Having watched this will help me with some techniques. I want one I can walk in though, so it will be a bit bigger. Thanks for a useful video!

[@CherishEaDay]

Jason...you are a thoughtful & caring meat/food farmer. The round windows are so cool. Im thinking the chickens are grateful. PS...good job Penelope!

[@shawnmurphy2991]

Roost Bar Tip. Attach your roost bars using a hinge. This way you can swing them up to the ceiling to allow for a much easier clean out of the coop.

[@cheriekreusel9453]

The side that has the nesting box door and the two round windows, I would paint eyelashes on the two round windows and pink lips on the nesting box door. I would not be able to restrain myself, lol. I like how you built a taller coup. Very nice, and you always do such a good job of explaining. peace and love, y'all ♡♡♡

[@diddi1641]

Love his kind of chicken coop. Planning to build one almost identical. I just want one wall to be an entire door so I can clean the chicken coop very easily.

[@lisawenzel2364]

Excellent job. Love those windows. Showed my husband this and we will make this one next year. Thanks.

[@drewblack749]

You always make me feel like I can build , too. Another super build!!

[@MountainRoots]

Nice clean looking project! I like how you opted for internal style nest boxes and round windows👍

[@tinamariegregory3130]

Nicely done ! God bless you all.

[@samanthatorres9517]

Man, you've really become a master builder 👷‍♂️ love that coop. You'll have to update how your chickens like it. I bet that will be a great skill to have to earn extra income! Love that you guys went and helped out the Hollars. That's why I want to move to NC. Amazing homestead community!❤

[@kevinrico1194]

Thanks for the video! Awesome build. Very helpful. We are going to be new chicken parents this year. Looking forward. Thanks again

[@user-fr4is1ci3r]

That was an awesome build Thanks

[@Bunefoo401]

Always love watching you make things. Thanks for sharing❤️

[@BerryMountainHomestead]

looks great! cant wait to build our first one soon. im sure we'll be using some of your ideas!

[@hectorcarrasquillo5963]

Excellent 👍 wonderful !!!! Perfect video... Thanks

[@jsthormahlen]

Great video, built my coop this year great learning experience

[@ellipsiswellbeing1691]

This is such a great video - well filmed so that it tells the story in a very helpful way - thank you!

[@judyreynolds305]

Very clever! Wish I had seen this prior to building our chicken house!

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

If you get some cheap linoleum, you can use that for the floor, and you can actually use a kid's mop to mop out that floor. If you go to a flooring store, sometimes they sell remnants for little cost. Or you can buy a 6' x 9' roll at Lowe's.

[@virtuousol6168]

I wish I would have seen this before I built mine! This is awesome!! LOVE the round windows!!!

[@ABlueDahlia]

Well done, Jason. Great engineering!

[@saracowan5170]

Thank you for this video! It's so well-done and makes the process really understandable.

[@mygardenanddinosaurs]

A totally amazing coop. Looks great and completely functional. My one worry is that in the winter, it might be a bit draughty for the chickens because of the positioning of the round windows. Might need to think about covers for them to keep out the winter winds and rain. That said, where you are, you ,might not have such weather problems. I’m in the UK and we certainly do 😋

[@25Soupy]

I've been waiting for this video! Thanks Jason. DUCKSSS!!!

[@clubmike2910]

I like how the entire family pitches in on projects, that is awesome maybe there is hope for America after all.

[@EarlybirdFarmSC]

Wow I really love it. I too like the coop being on the inside.

[@OUTWOLVY]

I don't even have chickens and I loved the video and process of this!

[@servicedoglydia503]

Love the coop! Thanks for sharing!

[@tommythuntdeer]

Awesome! Bought your plans. Thank you Jason!

[@irmibullinger1421]

Thank you for helping the Hollars! Great chicken coop! Congratulations on 100K

[@gailstritzel9066]

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!

[@irszgatti]

I'm looking ideas to make one with my pallets. Then I see this...I'm just blown away man....your tools....just great. What a nice build

[@sugarandpennythepooh1211]

That is a really nice looking couple! And the design looks very smart and usable. 😊❤️🙏

[@GardeningWithDoug]

You make it look easy. We will be building ours soon and you gave us some ideas.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Finally, the perfect chicken coop. Your plan is awesome. You address any issues with building a coop and it's pleasing to the eye. I love that you made it a family project. Your daughter is adorable and enjoys helping her Mom and Dad. 😊😊 Best wishes.

[@sandramontoya9185]

Love the way you put this chicken coop together. I liked watching the video, wishing I could do that too...🐓🐓

[@priscillataylor522]

Awesome chicken coop just love it. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

[@MommaOG]

First of all Congratulations on 100K subs😍 Jason your such a craftsman🥰 Ty you and your beautiful wife Loraine for helping the Hollars Homestead I don't no where you get your energy we love you guys🥰💐🌷

[@arlenejohnson3825]

Great job, Jason! Pretty coop!!

[@sharonanspach2734]

phenomenal job building this coop!!

[@LandElevated]

We got a lot of awesome ideas from your videos. Our customers will surely love your channel. We will share this with them to get knowledgeable things about farming, particularly managing your poultry. Thanks for creating this channel!

[@hopechannelcat5462]

i've seen the coop several times, but really enjoyed watching you build it. great work.. also enjoyed you building justin rhodes cooler and green house.

[@TwoGardensHomestead]

Awesome job, happy chicken! 😃🐓

[@kellysharp6566]

Cute! It looks like a playhouse!

[@alfilkemper9240]

It's so well built!

[@o.smallwood4268]

Great job Jason, you have become quite the 👷‍♂️ builder👍

[@juliajohnson6022]

That looks good, much better than my first coop I am working on.

[@janetwithers7427]

I love, Love , LOVE your Chicken coop. Especially the round windows and the rectangle mouth of the nest area :-) Such a nice coop for your hens. Way to go! Looked like a quick 15 minute build ... Ha.

[@nikkikoz4720]

I love this coop. Someday I will convince hubby

[@vmedrano1954]

Very excellent job you do that chicken coop the chicken going to be very happy.

[@TigOlBitties1985]

This is an amazing coop!! Great job

[@Yeshuaschosen]

Thanks for sharing!This is an awesome coop!

[@Miguel195211]

What an artist!

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Great helper that Miss P. 👍🏾

[@everettsanderson4189]

One of the best videos you have done. Very interesting.

[@janehutchinson9860]

That came out so cool! Great job!

[@judyspaulding4141]

Excellent instructions and presentation I really enjoyed it!

[@fox8340]

Splendid! I will ask my husband to make one like this.

[@ladydragon3648]

What a really nice Coop for your Birds. great job making it. :)

[@karenzaller9659]

Jason... what a wonderful chicken coop! I love the round windows. Great job!

[@SowtheLand]

Thanks for watching

[@myjunkmail007]

Great build video. Love the shirt!

[@AnneluvsKatz]

This was helpful. Thanks!

[@patricksmith3135]

Great job. Thanks.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

It looks more like a chicken condo coop ! It is so nice ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@ericroadking7564]

Great job!! Thanks for sharing!!! Be blessed!!

[@minawhitford3135]

wow what a craftsmen ship .!!!!

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Really nice. Easy to follow as you went along.

[@deslynmcintyre3833]

thankyou, finally, someone else who lives on a hill and has to build a chook house to match.

[@dianecharles881]

Awesome job , wishing now my coop was like this! ❤️

[@benevolentblue]

Amazing sturdy build!

[@colleenrodamer6230]

As an older lady who never did anything like this I want to thank u for showing how to do this

[@villagesteader3552]

Great video! Really loving the round windows!♥️👍😎

[@srqlisa7881]

The coop is amazing you did a great job in putting it together and planning it. I can see now the stairs angle isn't as much as I thought. It was nice to see Penelope out working with you. : ) peace