The chicken's new "deluxe" hoop coop

New coop with modifications over our past coops.

[@kelikavanaugh4475]

I love that you thanked God along with everyone else. I’ll be using some of your ideas when I build my hoop coop this spring....if the snow ever stops here in Nebraska. Could you please tell me where you found your “sign tarp”? I’ve been on the hunt all winter and just can’t find any. Thank you so much in advance

[@reneebrown2968]

I've seen them on Craigslist and you may check Facebook market place. You may check into a sign shop. One that makes signs for businesses and such.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

We just our first snow storm that I can remember. We don't get snow.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

We found ours on Craigslist.

[@zarahofshiloh7537]

You said, "billboard sign material". Can't find that in a search, except hard plastic board that is white and is not flexible or lay. Can you find out what it actually is called? Does it last longer than tarp? Is there any benefits from it? We have a hoop coop, but I am thinking on what we are going to build for the ducks now.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

The place I purchased it from called it that. It didn’t last as long as I had hoped. We had to change it this year.

[@timbuckii8504]

Great job on the hoop coop!

[@toshmiller5571]

How do the chickens get up on the roost...looks pretty high for em to jump up

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

They just fly up there. They were able to reach the roost fairly young.

[@nicolewheat7157]

I really loved this. Do you have a video of how you made the roost and boxes? What size of the cattle panel did you use? I’ve looked at several videos and none of them say how many 2x4s in total they needed or what size panels they purchased. We live in the DFW area and it gets really windy out here. What would be something to protect the hens from wind or cold weather? Thank you so much :)

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

The cattle panels I used were 16'x50". Panels come in different widths but a generally always 16' long. Thank you for your question. I am sorry I haven't done a video on the roost. I will build another soon and will video it. Have a blessed day.

[@nicolewheat7157]

@@faithfamilyfarmfood thank you! We are working on ours tomorrow

[@tracyjohnson5731]

Nice

[@kirkstinson7316]

We have to many predictors up by me to build the door end with just chicken wire. They'll rip right through that. And need an actual coop in the hoop coop up here for the winter. But that is a nice coop

[@rickpoteet371]

How many chickens did you have in that coop sir

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

We average between 15-25

[@Dhannibal01]

I'm building my hoop coop with re-purposed six 8' panels due to not having a way to get 16' panels home from tsc, so made do, just joined end to end and bent as best I could, semi cathedral as opposed to Quonset shape 7'x12', birds won't care how imperfect it is.Covering with hardware cloth,Using billboard vinyl to cover.

[@stedvet]

Was one of those KZbin channels Living Traditions Homestead? I started building my hoop coop a few months ago with inspiration from their hoop coop. I like how you used the 550 cord to suspend the roosts. I have plenty of that around lol. Thanks and God bless.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Yes I believe it was. Like you, I try hard to use what I have on hand. Good luck with your build. I move my coop after a year or so and plant tomatoes and peppers in its place.

[@terryrjohnstone3433]

I have watched a lot of hoop coop videos.Love your version.The folding roost is a great idea.Liked the watering system do you have problems with chicken poo in the water?Really appreciate your comments on not getting caught up in little details that do not matter I often find my self doing that.Thanks for the inspiration God bless

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

They do dirty the water some. We usually clean it out weekly.

[@witme]

Excellent coop. I'm working on a very similar idea, I like the flip up roosting bars, going to add that idea to my coop... One thing I'd recommend from personal experience, trial and error, and having had to deal with the chicken issues personally, the roosting bars need to be wider. Your chickens are going to end up with foot issues. 3" rounded edges is ideal but a 2x4 wide side will also work (sand or round the edges just a little bit so it's not so sharp on their toes.

[@grizzlyadams2027]

Where did u get billboard material?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Craigslist

[@aneloperez4610]

Could you possibly go a quick video about your roost with details on how you made it and attached it? I’m a visual learner 😂

[@joelspitzer2437]

is free range a must for chickens

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Ours are not free range currently.

[@josephauld6565]

Awesome setup. How many chickens you have in your hoop coop?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you. There are currently 40 plus chicks growing out. Several will be moved to give the others room. We built a “new” coop out of an old stock trailer and the older hens are loving it.

[@mandysmith172]

Love your creativity. I built a version and I can’t wait to add a roosting area like yours!

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you I hope it works well for you.

[@tnnsplyr22]

Nicest coop door I've seen. I noticed you chose to build the frame (behind the door) asymmetric, different heights on the left and right. If you were going to build it again would you do it the same? Or would you try to force the cattle panel into a symmetric arch? Would you do anything else different? Is the door made from 2x3?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

The design wasn’t intentional that is just how it worked out. I wouldn’t change anything because it’s been very functional and is still in use. Yes, it it made with 2 by 3. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@Jndlove]

Can you let me know how you did for the automatic water? I really like your idea of the roost. What kind of fence wire you used? I also have a hoop chicken coop. I use tarp and UV tent shield to cover the coop. Rain and sun proof, cost $5 each. Thank you for sharing and great coop!

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqnShqx6j8mVpdE this is a link to the uni-seal video that goes with the waterer. For the water I did it two different ways. First is just a horse waterer for stalls. The other is a waterer float valve for a trough installed onto a fence feeder for goats or pigs. I really like the idea of the uv tent cover thanks for sharing it. As far as fencing wire im getting away from chicken wire and leaning more towards 1/2x1/2 galvanized hardware cloth or even 1/2x1 cage wire. More expensive but also more predator resistant.

[@larrymccallister1433]

Sound like a smart god fearing man thanks

[@jules9373]

Nice job! I did something similar but used plastic coated wire shelving for the roost (free since I had recently removed from my pantry!) It's nice because i can just hose it down and it won't rot or rust. Love the billboard sign idea! In the winter you can flip it to the black side! Eggcellent!

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Love the shelving idea.

[@thestraitgateway]

I like you, God bless

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Amen Brother, too many priorities, out of place. T Y, good ideas.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you, God bless.

[@richardroyles1423]

It has been thank you. Kansas

[@mrcharrington1]

Great job. What was the size of your cattle panels? Thanks.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

They are your standard 16 ft long.

[@biglonniegruhn]

Links

[@user-hf6kl5hs1o]

thanks for share, starting our hoop coop this weekend, Lord willing.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Awesome. We just moved ours to accommodate the new chickens. It’s held up well. I hope yours works out well also.

[@jewellfamilyfarm9597]

Where did you get your billboard sign material?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Craigslist

[@biglonniegruhn]

Love it

[@chrislee4400]

Where abouts in East texas are ya? I'm in gladewater

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Around the Lake Livingston area. It’s beautiful and the fishing is good.

[@reneebrown2968]

Love the look of that chicken house

[@avacadotoast1959]

How do you clean it? About to get my hoop coop off of Craigslist

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you for your reply and viewing our channel. When we clean we raise the roost and tie it to the cattle panel until we are done. If you put down a bedding of hay like we do, invest in a hay fork (pitch Fork). I will often park my tractor bucket just outside the door. basically we just scoop out the old bedding and put down new. If your able, i suggest moving the coop periodically. I hope this helps.

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

I like it!

[@gardencoopgal1534]

Great video- love the hoop coop. Thank you for the inspiration -

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you for watching.

[@michelechele2744]

Where do you find the sign material

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Craigslist

[@lenochka225]

What material did you us to cover the coop?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

It’s made from bill board sign material.

[@flaviaevaristo1373]

Amei

[@stormhawk31]

Where'd you get the sign material?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Craigslist 😊

[@candacetackett1087]

Did you attach the roosting boards to coop , if so how does it come up and down when you clean

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you so much for watching and visiting our channel. The roost is attached to the cattle panel on one side using plumbers tape looped around wire to form a hinge. The other side is supported by paracord suspended from the top. The thought is that when cleaning the coop or spreading sand or hay I can raise the roost and tie it off in the raised position until i am finished. I hop this helps.

[@candacetackett1087]

@@faithfamilyfarmfood Thanks so much. I finished mine this past weekend

[@suesedersten3948]

how do you attach the roost on the back side?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

I used a product called plumbers tape which is actually a metal in a roll for a few dollars. It bends easily and had many uses.

[@bushpushersdaughter]

Great coop! What did you do to protect your hens during your crazy cold weather?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

I put up a wind break. Just a piece of ply wood. They did great and we didn’t lose a one. We kept plenty of food and water out.

[@bushpushersdaughter]

@@faithfamilyfarmfood Wonderful! It was brutally cold!

[@aneloperez4610]

How is that roost attached to the cattle panel? I want to make one just like it for my hoop coop.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

I used plumbers strapping which is a thin metal material with holes plumbers use to support pipe. It’s cheap and can be purchased at almost any hardware store.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Just fold it over the wire on the cattle panel and screw it to the roost. Hope this helps.

[@aneloperez4610]

@@faithfamilyfarmfood thank you! It does.

[@joanalee3487]

I love this...going to be my new coop..xx

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

I hope it works as well for you as it does for us.

[@ljones2868]

How many cattle panels did you use? Love the coop.

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

I used 4 but you can easily add or take away to make the size you need. It has held up better than expected. We had a strong wind storm that blew over our Rabbit hutches and it only took the roof covering off which was easy to put back. We did reinforce the roof covering with straps.

[@ljones2868]

Thank you.

[@naturalfarmingandhens6371]

Nice little hen house

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you. It has held up well.

[@CarlPapa88]

Good looking coop man

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you. It has held up well.

[@CarolinaAngel01]

How tall is it?

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Between 6-7 foot.

[@meat52689]

I love it good job

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you.

[@the60s87]

Love this video

[@faithfamilyfarmfood]

Thank you