The MINI CHICKEN COOP you can build in a day - HOW TO BUILD

Learn how to build the White House on the Hill MINI COOP. The strongest (but lightweight) chicken coop made out of wood, hardware cloth & tin…
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VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:18 Timestamps
0:30 Mini Coop overview
0:48 Problems with chicken coops
1:21 Chicken coop problems we solved
1:34 How we use the Mini Coop
1:59 Why we need a new coop
2:10 PDF plans
2:30 Top section build
2:48 Bottom section build
3:08 Connect the top and bottom
3:36 Roof supports
4:23 Roof connectors
4:39 Coop doors
5:53 Door stops
6:11 Door wire
6:27 Door latches
6:39 Coop fencing
7:04 Roosting bars
7:45 Install wheel bolts
7:56 Install handlebar
8:09 Install wheels
8:23 Roof bottom boards
8:31 Roof install
9:21 Paint (if desired)
9:27 Move the turkey in
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[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

This is like Bob Villa meets Old McDonald. I NEED MOAR!!!!!

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Anybody else like the video before you actually watch it, because you know it’s going to be great!!!

[@suaidkhan965]

Its meeeee!!!!!

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Lol yep thats me

[@4KidsandaFarm]

I’ve been waiting for this...if White House on the Hill does it...it’s quality!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

4 Kids and a Farm - thank you, guys! Definitely let us know how it goes so we can share it!

[@4KidsandaFarm]

White House on the Hill we especially need “kid moveable” so our kids can be involved!😊

[@mochafrappe243]

I’m so exited! I’m showing this to my uncle because he just got chickens! This will keep him busy :)

[@zanimauxtv5977]

😉💪💪💪

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Mayah Richards - awesome!

[@lindaangell2850]

hello

[@the_uncledandy]

I was just about to design and build my own when this released! Noticed you have a speed square, I was able to use it for the 65 degree angles. There’s videos out there on how to use it.

[@karenbellert4875]

So does yes

[@limalicious]

Jake: Here's our exotic birds-- Peacock: *MEOW*

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Limey - 😂

[@fangxyblare7804]

Don’t forget the red golden pheasant and the mandarin ducks!

[@RosanderGrandSport]

Hey Jake. When I watched your videos first, I just wanted to see your hatching videos and your emus. But as time went I just began to love everything you posted. I just keep falling in love with your family, your life and your work! Everything you do inspires me so much, and you basically make my days. Keep up the awesome work

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Filip Persson - thank you so much, Filip!

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Does anybody else click fast when they see the notification?

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Me

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Same

[@suaidkhan965]

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[@depppz2029]

The great thing about this vid is we learn how to build it and now they have another chicken tractor.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Depppz TV - bingo 👍🏼

[@markmasters1410]

I'm stationed in Iraq now but when I get back home I will build this style coop my wife loves it so I build it. We love your show

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sorcery!!! I love this. This looks like something I would like someone else to build for me in a day lol. Still watching...

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Welcome to Chickenlandia - haha! 😂

[@williamcalhoun281]

Best chicken KZbinrs and it is not even close

[@libbysanimals_8306]

I'm so happy, you guys inspired me to make a channe! Love you guys, your living the best life ever!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Xx Pets and Life xX - congrats, have fun with it!

[@Xochipilli-s-Graden]

I’ll be using this as a rabbit tractor in the future

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Flippy TheGayOne - aww, how cool 👏🏼

[@paigio12]

Same here 🐰

[@garryandjanepannell8594]

Just be careful some rabbits have been known to dig and dig fast!

[@colstace2560]

@@garryandjanepannell8594 needs wire on the bottom for rabbits

[@warriorsweaty]

Thank you soo much ive wanted to build one Edit: you dont know how helpful you are for making these kind of videos

[@whitehouseonthehill]

RuLe sweaty - we really appreciate it, thank you!

[@featherorknot]

Love it... I spend most of my youtube time watching either homesteading or woodworking videos... this just feels so efficient now

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Hunter Pridgen - thank you!

[@HomesteadDreaming]

I want to make one of these for my ducks. Let's see if I can pull it off 😂

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Homestead Dreaming - aww, I hope you do, Kira. Good luck!

[@HomesteadDreaming]

@@whitehouseonthehill 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 gotta collect a couple more tools first to make all the right cuts

[@jessikajess9290]

@@HomesteadDreaming Hey! Did You pull it off? How did it go?

[@HomesteadDreaming]

@@jessikajess9290 I didn't end up making them. We decided to rehome the ducks to a friend who has a couple acres about an hour south of me. One day maybe

[@christopherpettinella8412]

I’m going to build this for my two Indian runner ducks, I’m so excited. Thanks!!!!

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Finally yesss love this KZbin channel so much

[@bowno5726]

I was so excited to see this video. I had been telling one of my friends who recently got chickens about your channel and how you do helpful videos on how to make things for your birds... She was needing EXACTLY something like this for her new babies... And here you are posting the perfect video! I've linked it to her, and I really think it will help her out! So, thank you so much for posting these great tutorials! I dont have any farm animals of any kind, but it was still super helpful :D

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kcyes512]

i am soooo thrilled. i have been bragging on your channel and telling facebook groups (two chicken groups... but we talk turkey too. and duck. quail. if it has feathers... we're the go to groups!) about your chicken tractors. now... they can learn to build them too! thank you so much for doing this!

[@rashmiriyer1287]

I am from India I really love your family and all your vlogs

[@whitehouseonthehill]

rashmir iyer - thank you!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

This is so extra. I love this!!!

[@sharmilad7377]

Hardwork never fails keep motivating

[@SafSopNorLai]

Omg, grateful to have found your channel again, after a long hiatus from KZbin.

[@asmrlife3070]

i love your videos

[@julieslife7092]

Every time y’all post I get so excited 🥰🤍💙💜💚💛 love y’all stay safe

[@danielbohonek8086]

Amazing work Jake

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Daniel Bohonek - thank you!

[@Sudanielacc]

increasingly in love with your farm. thanks for showing projects and how to do them. kisses from Portugal

[@phyreacid]

I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!! Thank you so much Jake!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Phyre Acid - ❤️

[@carliepope6200]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@azure4631]

Also, I love the White crested Black polish on the cover🖤. I have one that is now one week and a day old. I named her Tealeaf

[@dec2610]

Yayyyy! Finally. Can’t wait to build one x

[@skeleton.eyes.]

Ugh you guys are living my dream😫❤️

[@jacksonbutler1828]

How would you keep predators from coming under the edges?

[@lordfaladar6261]

always look forward to your uploads

[@thornhedge9639]

You forgot to mention in your intro that it just really looks good to boot! Extra points for aesthetics!

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Love this channel!!! I always watch.🥰

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Rhylee Brown - thank you so much!

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Excellent video

[@patriciabeyer7824]

Excellent

[@therankings7706]

Huge fan since y'all were back at the begginings of the old White House. Love how you guys grew! Can't wait to see the aviary!!! Keep it up! Much love!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

The RanKings - thank you!

[@mamabear4576]

Absolutely love watching y'alls channel! We have a similar lifestyle and praise God daily for it. Thank y'all for sharing. ❤- From Texas

[@jekjeklaron7008]

I just got my first pair of cochins and they're both barred😂 i started liking cochins because of your 2 cochins before😂 love your vids❤️

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

Thank you, I live in the city and need a small coop to hide behind my fence for a few chicks.. (HOA) I have watch many videos on youtube with these great coops but not for city folks with small/medium backyard.. this size is great and I can move around to different lawn area.. The list is the best part as I am not a builder, however with the list I was able to google picture of everythinig I need before going to Lowes...AWESOME..... now I can see what I am looking for before I get to lowes... my husband has some tool but is not a builder not even my neighbors but I will find someone to do the things I cannot do.. I will be watching this video over and over again as I am a visual learner.... THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@suneel4422]

Thanks for inspiring me! I'm building one today 😍

[@carlajimenez2104]

YES IVE BEEN WANTING TO BUILD A MINI CHICKEN COOP

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Carla Jimenez - awesome 👏🏼

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So awesome :)

[@caraharris1725]

This is gonna be so helpful cause I am hatching ducklings and this is gonna be the perfect home when the are old enough to move into it!!!!!!

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I love watching your is so relaxing Reminds me of back home when I was growing up I wish I had a little farm but I live in the city of Buffalo maybe you guys can make Some for sale and a lot of people would love it thanks for always sharing your ideas and your family. God blessed

[@janetleegreen8891]

I'm curious... Do you have maybe a small yard for a couple of chickies?

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Please do daily vlogs. Love from the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@willowleaf11]

Definitely saving this design for future use!

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Eating popcorn watching this at 1am `•| worth it |•`

[@staredgazer6961]

I love the time stamps, they are so cool!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Minecraft and Me - thanks!

[@depppz2029]

This is awesome

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Depppz TV - thank you!

[@ntiti331]

We watch your videos from Miami, Fl., beautiful homestead & family. Thank you for all the valuable information you provide to everyone....

[@Mancab96]

Yesss. Thank you for listening to our request I will definitely be making this soon. Thank you guys 😂

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THIS IS THE MOST USEFUL VIDEO IV WATCHED YET BECAUSE THESE AMAZING PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY EXPLAINING AS THEY GO ALONG EACH STEP BECKY KEEP IT UP AND JAKE!

[@kalystaliu122]

aww Joey is growing so fast :)

[@hawaiichickenguy5715]

I love this. Good job man.

[@katherinebonkowski8925]

Nice!

[@caitlynpotter652]

Honestly the one thing I love most is the peacock noises. I adore them- I dont know what it is about them but yes. I plan on getting a peacock someday- and a bunch of other birds too! I'm glad I found this channel!!

[@whatdreamsmaycome2971]

You guys are so awesome. God bless xx

[@deerpathcabin1380]

Thank you! Excited to build mine!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Heritage Valley Hatchery - awesome 👏🏼

[@Shananana99]

Wow the first video I watch to learn how to build a chicken coop is this! Nailed it. Thank you!!

[@marcosa.catena6414]

Awesome

[@drika1377]

Wonderful!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍

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Very nice

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I watch your videos all the time and I love them.Keep going😁🐔🐔

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You just saved my marriage lol. Thank you!

[@mariamabel2386]

When i start to miss you guys a new video is posted, yees

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Hello Maria

[@MsrKSDisque]

I especially liked the bloopers at the end. Thank you for your time and effort making this!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Kelly Disque - thank you, Kelly!

[@susansummerlin90]

Yayyyyyy! That didn't take long at all to get the video done. Thanks.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Susan Summerlin - thanks, Susan!

[@susansummerlin90]

@@whitehouseonthehill no problem. Look forward to learning much more.

[@samuelpaton2185]

I love it

[@olofurry2132]

Thank you so much for this tutorial ! I love your videos, keep up the good work ! 😋

[@MelodicFox3691]

deffinatly gonna built two and use em

[@mattigil]

I'm so glad you decided to make a tutorial video for this! Hopefully will try and build one over the next few weeks for our chicks which should be hatching this Sunday! 🐣

[@whitehouseonthehill]

mattigil - awesome!

[@LetsTalkGoats]

Great video

[@Yeta_Gaming]

Love your videos!!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Galactic Sbaer - Thank you!

[@amechelb]

Thanks for sharing!! I have been going about different small coop ideas for us and like having this as another option to mull over.

[@nancycowan6109]

I don’t need one but kind of want one. Lol. That ditch was a gift that keeps on giving. ❤️

[@megs7019]

I love the cute mini coops design is so cute.... think tractor coops are great and kid friendly. For backyard chickens too

[@kaylamiller1762]

All my chickens we just killed over a two week span. Something digging up in my barn, hopefully watching your videos will help me create something new before I replenish with new babies 😢 love your family videos! MAJOR INSPIRATION 🌻🌻

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Kayla Miller - so sorry about your chickens

[@kaylamiller1762]

White House on the Hill keep up the amazing work!

[@vdublady]

You’re incredible!!! Thank You!!!!! 💜

[@whitehouseonthehill]

VDub Lady - thank you ❤️

[@wizary3720]

Nice

[@PaulaJoDavis]

I just love the look and ease of build for this coop! Awesome job and thanks so much for sharing your hard work! Shalom and Blessings from NE Missouri.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Paula Jo Davis - thank you!

[@shirlthepearl3167]

Don't need time stamp cuz im watching every moment AND I live in an urban area. Best videos-Bless your family.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I appreciate that 👏🏼

[@pauloafonseca86]

Even though I love to watch the whole video, the sections are very usefull. Thank youuuuu

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Paulo Afonseca - glad to hear it!

[@Riptide360]

You two make a good team!

[@sandragillingham6255]

Awesome tutorial 😊

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Sandra Gillingham - thank you, Sandra!

[@Ari_anartist]

This’ll be fun

[@invadingcube8999]

Nice 👍

[@KristaKleyla]

i love yall 🥺💗

[@mochafrappe243]

My birthday is this week! :D I’m exited!!!!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Mayah Richards - happy birthday, Mayah!

[@mochafrappe243]

Thanks!! :)

[@dec2610]

Thank you for doing this for us!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Declan Griffin - you're welcome

[@xotic9893]

Can u plz upload more

[@gabrielwhittle6181]

I love your farm

[@jamilovett9176]

Do you ever have trouble with predators digging into your tractors from the bottom? Love y'all's videos btw! Most wholesome thing on the internet rn. God bless your family ❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Jami Lovett - nope, never had one try. These are heavy enough that they would have to dig a pretty big hole to get under by the morning. We keep most of them inside electric fencing.

[@mnunn08]

I just hatched some Silky Chicks, and this will help a lot!

[@longroadset]

WHEN I get to move and purchase a home, I will definitely be using this guide! Thank you!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Amanda Atlas - awesome!

[@shalom1419]

Great job

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Joe McQueen - thanks, Joe

[@sambamrobinson5469]

This is so cool

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Sambam robinson - thanks!