Video Chicken Live: Top 10 Chicken Coop Building Mistakes!
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
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Video Chicken Live answers your questions on everything chickens and coop building. Today we explore the Top 10 Chicken Coop Building Mistakes: And How To Fix Them.
These are the mistakes we see often when people are building their own coops and even mistakes we did when first starting out.
We have over 12 years of experience building chicken coops and we have learned a lot about the best things to do and what not to do when you are building your own coop.
We also answer your questions live and talk about Matt's appearance on HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous: Welcome Inn episode. Matt and the crew went out to Roger's, Arkansas to build a beautiful Craftsman Coop for Jenny & Dave Marrs for their show. You can see it on demand on HGTV or Discovery+
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As a guy who's dealt with a lot of metal roofs in my day; I'd like to offer you a simple solution to your nest box roof problem. Radius the outside corners of the roofing metal. Just lay a penny on the corner and cut around it. You have to hit the edge head on really hard to get hurt, it's only the corners that get people hurt, so radius them. I've never seen anyone get hurt on the radius corners we made for low height metal sheds. Hope it solves your problem. Great show, Thanks!
Thank you.
Nice show. Refreshing and honest good viewing,😁
Just because I’m a dork I poked around at your heated water system. If the problem is with the system binding up and freezing, you might consider using pvc male adapters and tapered threaded brass reducers on the end of the pvc tube where your connect your stainless hoses rather than flat pvc bushings. The water flowing trough the feeder tube turbulates at the flat surfaces and that would cause solids to drop out and potentially form a clog. Just a thought.
Hey there, I’m not exactly sure how the rain barrel is setup. But if you do research on pressure washer setups or even spring boxes they tend to have a few inches at the bottom to catch sediment to protect the pump and keep things flowing.
Basically all you would need to do is add a elbo connection and a complete inches of pvc right inside the bottom of the barrel to keep it from pulling water directly from the bottom.
I even seen spring boxes where they make it so you can easily pull apart the elbo to flush the sediment when it is build up.
Think about adding a tiny coop option to add along with full sized coops when you need to isolate one, or a few chickens, due to illness or just to quarantined new chickens.
Another great show guys. I have been watching since you started and you have really perfected it just like you have perfected your coops. Ingrid has stepped it up a notch recently with the slide shows and that adds a lot. I am in the middle of my own DIY "Carolina Coop" build and so I have been watching all your videos to try to figure out the design. It is hard enough just to reverse engineer it even while looking at the finished product let along trying to come up with the design from nothing like you have done over the years. What a lot of work you have put into this. Thanks and keep up the great work! BTW: I just received my hemp order from you guys and it only took 2 days, Nice Job!
Thank you so much for watching and for your comments. We appreciate when someone can see all the blood, sweat, and tears that went in to our designs, and still does. We're glad you enjoy the show, our goal really is to educate and help people.
WOW! Another SUPER informative video. Love your top ten discussions on possible problems in constructing a DIY coop. Great communication! Roost bar size is really important too, because of how chickens roost with their feet covered by their breast covering their feet - especially in winter. Keep um coming! Smiles from Wyoming.
Thank you Tonia!
What do I need to do to convince you to start selling coop plans for those of us who need to DYI? 🙏🏻🤞🏻
Love your information and knowledge you share in such an amusing fashion. Love your coops! Just for a laugh, big difference between a roundhouse and a roadhouse. However both can put your life in a new direction...lol
Could you use a wood sealer on the coop floor for protection? Something like Thompson’s water sealer. Thank You for your help.
Mark Rainbolt
I like your introduction, very interesting and full of knowledge
Great show as always.
Thank you!
Ty Ingrid
I love this, thank you for not gatekeeping your knowledge! Looks like I'll be making some exchanges at Home Depot lol.
I don't watch TV either. Nothing original. I spend my days outside with my plants and dogs here in Summerville SC. Plus visiting with neighbors passing by. We are very interested in raising chickens come next Spring. Been following you guys for lil bit now and enjoy all your content and laughs. Thank you for all you do for the chickens
Thank you Teena!
Hola…!! Here from Costa Rica… having fun at the farm. thank for the program..
Very cool! New chicken mom here and, I’m so excited about the cayenne pepper in their feed…. As those squirrels are little thieves which seem to go and Heather ALL their family and friends for a fast food meal ‘! Lol I’m really going to try the cayenne pepper! Thank you💕
You are thinking of a roundhouse for trains, My grandpa worked in one. maybe 3 miles from where I live today. Not a wheelhouse
That’s a great idea! To have a temp housing
Great show ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Looking forward to ordering some shirts 😃😃
Thank you for this show. We absolutely cannot afford one of your coops unfortunately so this is greatly appreciated.
You're welcome, we are happy to help people build the best coop and learn from us. Thank you for watching.
Watching you on my I pad from Costa Rica!
Hi Matt can you let me know when you’re Next live is?
Watching from Central Virginia seven hours after start of show. My next farm project is to build a coop and run for my wife so I’m hoping to learn about the ten most common mistakes.
Thank you for watching.
"Size matters!" Thank you, I haven't laughed like that in a long time.
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I know this is late in commenting, but I have been playing catch-up on a lot of your videos. There are several homesteaders who do water catchment for their own personal use. There is a part called "first flush" that catches the first several minutes of rain & diverts it from the rain barrel. I doubt if it catches everything, but it sure could cut down on the debris that ends up clogging up your water system. I love your coops and watching you & your team putting one together. I'm going to be 75 next month, and my husband & I are on a very limited income, so I'm planning on building our own coop & run. I already have a bunch of tools, but am asking for a couple more for my birthday 😊 You are right about the domino effect! I have all my plans laid out (I'm a list-maker), but I watch another video and tend to like something on that particular coop better. Then I have to back & change 92 things. BTW you guys do an awesome job!
thank you! Best of luck on your coop building. We know about first flush, and usually with the screen it's enough to grab most debris, but for people who want to be fancy, they definitely can install a system with a first flush. Thank you for your comments and we would love to see your coop when it's all done. Remember we sell a lot of accessories, like the egg hutches to make it easier to DIY your coop.
@@CarolinaCoopsVideos Thank you so .much for responding. I did not know you sold the egg hutches, that's something worth thinking about. Actually, I didn't think that would be my worst challenge. My grandfather & father were both carpenters. They had a lumber company many years ago. I think I cut my teeth on 10 penny nails! I've done just about everything except a tin roof. That definitely scares me. Your crew makes everything look so easy. They really awesome.
I pray that I find a golden egg. Love your coops.
I have wanted a chicken coop for 5 years and I told my husband I have waited long enough. We live in a little town called Thornton, Ca. We live on 2 acres with a perfect area for one. I have been looking on many sites, yes including Facebook Marketplace. The other day my daughter told me about a friend who had a chicken coop her and her husband ordered and put together. She sent me a link and what do you know, it was Carolina Coops. I started looking at them and watching your videos. Yesterday I watched one that was like a podcast. It was dated April 21st, I think. I really enjoyed it. Today I watched another one from April 1st. It was 10 worst things to do when putting together a chicken coop. It was so good. I laughed and learned. Of course, then I saw the price. They are expensive, but seeing the way you and your team put them together, I can see they are worth it. Others that I looked at were made with less quality material and didn't seem like they would last. I could tell they were truly not worth what they charged. After looking at other chicken coops, I did see one on FB Marketplace that was just like one of yours. Like you said, even though they never said your company, I e-mailed them two times and never received an answer. Anyway, when I get a coop, I will have to get a Carolina Coop. I have to say, contrary to rumors, not all people in Ca. are loaded. I mean money wise. I am starting out a little late in life with my venture and can't afford to have your team put mine together. I would love that, but I will have to hire someone here to do that. My question is, will I receive exact plans for the coop, run, windows doors and everything else? Also, will I be able to call with my hundreds of questions? I know this video was made two months ago, but I hope someone reads my comment and can respond. Oh, and one more thing, I was able to answer the #1 answer to the Worst things to do and a few question you asked eachother. So I am learning. P.S. Could say poop instead of defecate? Does everything have to be so politically correct? Thanks. Vicki Dougan
Hi Vicki! Thanks for your comments. There are many scammers pretending to sell either our coops or look a likes on Facebook. They usually ask for a deposit and you never hear from them again. We only sell from our website/office.
You will receive an assembly manual with your coop. The walls will already be put together, and everything is labeled. If you hire a handyman they should have no trouble putting it together.
Check out the video on site prep too, because the land needs to be flat. And yes, you can call us with questions. We never abandon anyone after they buy a coop from us. We are always here to answer coop and chicken questions. P.S. our American Coop is our most popular, it's a less fancy version of our Carolina Coop, so it's more affordable, but still has all the great features and design.
Hope this helps answer your questions.
I thought I heard the mention of a promo on the coops. Is that over and was it on the Carolina Coop? Also, I can't get the chicks until October because we will be gone. Can I order a coop and pay in 3 installments before it is shipped?
@@vickidougan4593 Hi Vicki, we don't do promos, or sales, or coupons on our coops. You can absolutely pay in installments before it's shipped, as many installments as you want. Just contact sales@carolinacoops.com, or give us a call at 919-794-3989, you may want to order soon, because we are about 5 months out right now. Thank you.
Hello! Thanks so much for all the great information! When you say to oil the wood if you aren’t going to use HDPE, what type of oil do you recommend?
the best oil to use is boiled linseed oil for the bottom of the henhouse.
I think the watering system and drainage system sounds so great, that maybe just tweak it a little......have you thought about a leaf guard or something else for the spouting/drainage? Just like I have on my house spouting. 😁👍🤔
there is screening on top of the rain barrel, but the system does require some maintence, for sure. The leaf guards on the gutters are always a good idea.
From Wiki: In rail terminology, a railway turntable or wheelhouse is a device for turning railway rolling stock, usually locomotives, so that they can be moved back in the direction from which they came.
Great show! Keep on keeping on. We need you!
Thank you.
I'm watching this 2 days later. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹!
Thanks for watching Michelle!
I live in Central Florida, was wondering how well the coops do with Hurricanes, Flooding, constant humidity, mold and our heat? Wood here doesn't usually last long.
Very good information mine our in a shed not sure it’s predator safe
Where in Washington are you coming out to?
Appreciate the video of do’s and don’t and how it applies to chicken coops. Not sure if I’m spelling it correct but what is Aker?
Acre is a more sustainably made product from Modern Mill. It is used in decking and trim work, but we may begin to use it our henhouses in place of the high density polyethene. There was a show last year with a rep talking about the Acre product.
Awesome - appreciate the timely feedback. Keep up the good work with informational content.
Richie
@@rasant8917 Thank you sir!
Please could you tell me if you can build a chicken coop with run between home and wall. Also do I then only put a full covered roof, because then they would not get much sun. Only ends of the coop will be open. Thanks love your coops
Hi, not sure what you're asking but we always recommend free ranging, but even with that, our covered runs allow the sun in, and more importantly it keeps out the hot sun and the elements. Thank you for watching.
Your shows are live, but I can only find the ones from 2020-2022. You have put the time you start, but what time zone is that? I am in central time, not too far southwest of Chicago, here in Marseilles, Illinois.
Do you sell or ship the hemp to Costa Rica?
For the hardware cloth, I’ve heard that 1/4” is better, because it prevents small snakes from going in. What’s your opinion on that?
1/4" is very hard to find, especially PVC coated, and we find only very small or juvenile snakes would get through, which the chickens would eat. Also snakes aren't after chickens, they are after the eggs, but only large snakes would go after chicken eggs. So you would be spending more money protecting your flock from something that logically isn't a threat. We are all chicken people and figured out the best materials and design based on over a decade of experience. 😎
@@CarolinaCoopsVideos thanks!
@@LucyCao come my store online, we produce and sell 1/4 inch weld wire mesh, galvanized after welding, it can prevent small harmful animals. you just order online, the post will send the hardware cloth to your home.
You guys are awesome. Your craftsmanship is absolutely evident to those who have done any kind of woodworking. I appreciate your attitude to let others build on your successes. I’m currently building one of your coops and will, without question, give you guys the credit. I like to build stuff, and your wait list was just a bit longer than I was hoping for… or maybe just the excuse I needed to build myself. Though I am in a suburb of Chicago that does not allow chickens.. so this is really a walk in, covered wood shed… it’s not a chicken coop.
I will certainly be ordering from you to get my bedding!
Thank you!
I rewatched this but missed it / cannot find it. What are the best roosting bars to put in? And they should they be higher than the nest boxes, correct? I should have taken better notes the first time. :(
From multiple videos I have wanted, I decided 20 inches for roosting bars and I have my nesting boxes 12 inches up from floor and 12 inches high.
where should I look online to buy windows to install in my coop ??
Took you 30 minutes to get to the topic of the video...I had to tune out..
With the heated water system that is connected to a gutter, how about installing a first flush system to clean to water out before it fills the barrel ✊🏾
Now you're getting fancy. 😅
Only because@@CarolinaCoopsVideosaren’t just any other coop, they’re the best coop.
I am making a small coop for the city yard, but want to get yours for my house I plan to move to within a year or so.
We'll be here when you're ready.
I need a RUclips chicken police tshirt!!! Golden bell 🔔 credit for previous contributions? Lol! Jk!
What is Acre flooring ? Vinyl?
Acre is a product from Modern Mill. It's a sustainable alternative to hardwood flooring.
Read more about it here:
modern-mill.com/flooring/
What size staples do you use?
we use Stainless Steel staples that are 1 1/4″ length and 1/4″ crown and 18 gauge. We find these work best in pressure treated (for our base)
carolinacoops.com/product/stainless-steel-staples/
@@CarolinaCoopsVideos Narrow Crown?
Can you send build plans?
We don't sell our plans currently. Thanks for watching.
Train - is call a round house.
How do I watch these live?
We do our show live most Fridays at noon EST,
Sorry but that's not a complete answer! I, for 1, am not particularly tech savvy. (Ok...not at all! lol)
Would love to see Kristen two hen houses
Great information guys, but too much WAFFLE. Too many amusing asides, talking about side issues and IN jokes/issues. Please try to keep it disciplined and on point! I just keep hitting the +15 second button. BTW, I love your coops and would order one, but it’s too expensive to bring the materials to Australia. Come up with purchasable plans and I’ll buy them for whatever amount you want!!!
ALL THE MAJOR U-TUBE GARDENING CHANNELS THAT I WATCH SAY CHICKEN MANURE SHOULD CURE 5-6 months before putting on, or, in your garden. THE BEST WAY IS TO TOP DRESS YOUR GARDEN IN THE FALL WITH CHICKEN MANURE. THIS ALLOWS IT TO LEACH DOWN INTO THE SOIL OVER WINTER. 😁 DON’T SUE ME!😂 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Thank you Cathy.
Lol
The rabbit hutches are the same as chicken coops yucky
I wish I could have watched your live but so thankful for the recording!❤😊 🫶🤩
I am a senior and retired wish I could afford your coop🤑
I am a senior also and Really wish I could afford one of these!