Step-by-step building plans now available! Includes full materials list, cost to build, dimensions and more. Get it here: www.slowsteading.com/original-chicken-coop
I would suggest putting in a piece of linoleum to make cleaning out the coop easier and I would also put a piece of screen on that window so nobody could get in or out.
That's great advice, thanks so much for sharing. I'll be adding nesting boxes behind the window, so it will just be for grabbing the eggs. Linoleum sounds like a cool idea too.
When I saw this video, it honestly reminded me of all the obstacles I come across when I have projects going on. 😁😁 it's awesome to see how he doesn't hide his issues while building something like most do. 😁 they make it seem so easy, but once you get hands-on, it sucks when you hit obstacles. Awesome video!!😊
Came for the DIY chicken coop. Now I'm watching all the videos and subscribing! love this way of life and glad to see the kids being a part of it! Keep up the good work man!
@@Slowsteading yes, I have 18 bantam breeds, silkies, green queen,polish white crested , buff Brahma, Easter egger, and a few others. I came up with this ramp because I also keep 4 dwarf Nigerian goats in my chicken run that are pretty destructive. They kept knocking off the pieces of wood off the ramp . Which would make it difficult for the silkies to use. Silkies can fly maybe a foot and a half but that’s it. One by one I kept finding the pieces of wood with nail facing up waiting a unsuspecting chicken to step on them . I even use glue with nails but they were no match for these little fat goats. With the new ramp now my chickens can go in the coop with no problem. 👍🏼
@@victorm7274 That sounds like a dream flock, lots of beautiful birds I'm sure! Very cool to hear you have goats sharing the run with the chickens. Do you find they coexist quite well?
This is absolutely the! best! chicken coop build I have ever seen so far! Excellent craftsmanship, high quality, and very spacious!!! Love this build!❤
Came for the diy chick coop ideas and subbing for cool relaxed vibe of the video. Currently working on my own homestead and couldn’t help but notice the colors you choose for your home. I’m going with something similar as well. Lots of similarities. Keep up the good work 👌🏽
Amazing, thanks so much for checking out the coop build. And thanks for the kind words! The black panels for the house are great for some passive solar heating in winter time. We're up in Canada so the summers aren't too hot (nor too long), but it's something to keep in mind. Good luck with your homestead as well
You might want to attach 18 inch width of horizontal hardware cloth along the outside on the ground to keep animals from digging under the edge of the coop.
@@Slowsteading Watching your birthday biking video right now. Nice! You're an awesome guy. Really inspired to copy your coop build. Thanks for sharing your methods.
Excellent job dude. I have been watching chicken coop videos for years since I have chickens and you have my vote for best built and functional coop. Job well done.
I was gonna say something but also if you strip the bark the wood will last 10 times longer and will be less likely to rot. Same reason why they strip the bark off of log built cabins.
Cheers thanks for checking it out! Materials were a big deal for us :) The nest boxes got their own video! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
With egg price skyrocketing at lightening speed, it's time to start to utilize our backyards, Thank you so much for the step by step video, I am planning to build mine on a trailer frame due to hurricane so I can move them in the shed when required.
I agree, you really don't need a lot of space to keep a few chickens, enough for a family. A trailer frame sounds like a great idea, I can't wait to see what you build!
Hey thanks for checking it out! A 2x8 laid flat? I'd be curious to learn more about your thoughts on that, that seems a bit too close to flat ground but maybe I'm missing something 😅
@@Slowsteading Starting with peach and apple trees, and growing amaranth, beans, peppers, millet, buckwheat, sorghum and sunflowers. I've tried many things here on the high plains of Colorado, but it's been challenging to figure out what grows well here. Grasshoppers thrive, so chickens are in the plan for spring. Cheers!
Thanks so much for checking it out! The chickens seem to like it too, everyone's happy with how it came out :) Looks like you have some fun stuff going on as well, can't wait to see what you've got building. You've got a new sub 😉
I’m surprised you spent $500! It seemed like the only new materials were hardware cloth, closures, and some minimal lumber at the beginning. Makes me a little nervous for building my own coop down the line. Fantastic ideas here, love the use of recycled materials, and it looks beautiful and functional
Thanks for the kind words! Honestly the hardware cloth was the bulk of it, being over $200 for the full roll. It's amazing how quickly latches and hardware add up at $10 a piece as well. I can't even imagine the price tag with all new material, the roofing alone would be a hefty bill! If you have a good enough head start gathering material though, you can definitely keep the price down 👍
@@colinstace1758 Definitely, especially if you create a larger run outside or allow for plenty of free ranging. 30 chickens would poop the place up pretty quickly but you'd have a pretty awesome compost machine if you stayed on top of it all!
If you have trouble with animals digging under and eating chickens staple the hardware cloth to the bottom and run it out a couple feet. Digging it down is best as predators usually see a wall and dig right at the wall to get under. I love your run and coop ❤ safe chicken keeping my friend!
did you end up putting hardware cloth to cover the window? thats the only thing i would definitely do for this one. really love the whole thing. will definitely be drawing inspiration from it
That size tree branch was perfect for a roosting perch, but you can also use a small round post from TS or another agriculture supply store. I used a skinny round post I paid seven bucks for. Their feet wrap perfectly around it and is very stable for them balance wise.
Yeah I was happy I found that branch laying around, it was destined for the burn pile anyhow but now I saved a trip to hardware store as well. Good to know you can get good posts for relatively inexpensive, thanks for sharing!
I just subscribed to your channel, you are very talented and I will be building the same chicken coop in the next couple of weeks. Keep up the amazing work
This is giving me the confidence for my coop and run build in the next couple months! Using an old shed right now but it's just awful lol. Amazing build! 👏 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words! You totally got it! Haha nothing wrong with a shed, I'm a big fan of using what you've got 😁 What breeds do you have right now?
@@Slowsteading 4 Isa browns, 3 australorps and a copper Maran, plus 8 meat hens in another area & quails. We had ducks too but we've downsized a lot recently 😅 the australorps are honestly so annoying and go broody every other day lol what about you guys? Yours look so cute, especially the little black and white ones!
@@_oksure That sounds like a cute flock, but the broodiness sounds challenging! We have a mixed flock, a few black copper maran, buff orpington, welsummer, easter/olive eggers, and barred rocks. The small barred rock is super cute (Tiny, she's my favorite), but definitely not ideal genetics as her eggs are tiny too. 😅
@@Slowsteading oh I want Easter eggers so much! I love the idea of all the different coloured eggs you can get! Do you get much predators in your area other than the raccoons?
@@_oksure Yes! The rainbow eggs were a big motivation for selecting all those breeds, and it's always a treat seeing the different colored eggs in the next boxes each day 😁 Raccoons are the most obvious predators here, but there are also a lot of mink in the area. Also a LOT of bald eagles, but my property seems to have enough tree cover for it to not be too big of an issue. I've only lost two chicks to predators so far, but all the full size hens seem smart enough to seek cover when needed 😅 Have you had issues with predators?
@@Adam.304 thanks for watching! I added nest boxes to the window, they ended up getting their own video to themselves! ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.htmlsi=wOjGFP9qilIwXoVD
Muy bueno el proyecto, lo vi desde el comienzo. Yo lo hubiese instalado más lejos de la casa familiar (por los olores). Otro tema a tener en cuenta, es mucho cuidado con la gripe aviar.
Muchas gracias! Greater distance from the house is a great suggestion, thanks for sharing! If I had a bigger property I would, but ultimately this is about as far as I can get 😅
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but chicken's legs are built differently than other traditional birds, their knees do not lock into place and circular roosting bars can be uncomfortable to them and may cause bumble foot. I probably haven't explained this properly, but there are some videos out there that explain why a rounded roosting bar might be uncomfortable for a chicken and not a parakeet
Amazing craftsmanship! That coop would cost several thousand dollars if purchased from a builder, especially if they used new materials. Then moving would be a nightmare....good job!!!!
Deep litter has been awesome so far, I only need to clean it out once a season or longer. The branches I used for roosting bars are quite a large diameter so their feet do wrap around a bit, but not all the way around.
Your roost bars are better than anything out there, I made mine from treated wood I had thrown around, im building my roost hangers out of metal, your coop looks very nice
Thanks, I'm happy with how they turned out. Using what you have laying around is always an awesome idea 👌 Can't wait to see your finished coop it sounds next level
@@Slowsteading Just search chicken bunker build 5 and it should pop up, it's not done yet, but it's going to be nice once it's stuccoed, it's going to have rain harvesting, solar and a pumping system that all runs on one solar panel.
@@MosaicHomestead Wow I just checked it out, that thing is awesome! Sounds like an amazing automated system. I've subbed now, can't wait to see the progress!
Im working on this concept right now! I think i went a little bigger. The entire coop and run will be 24 feet by 7 feet. The coop is 7×8. I only put the floor 2 feet off the ground, hopefully its not too low. Im in western Montana, is there anything you would do differently to yours if you were in a colder climate?
That sounds like an awesome coop! Honestly there's not much I'd change about the design, and I've had no issues with the structure during cold spells. Probably some sort of gutter system/rain catchment would be a nice upgrade, but two years later I'm still loving this coop! Good luck on your build!
Curious as to what predators you worry about if any. I have hawks and built 2 chicken tractors that allow me to free range in my urban back yard. Hawk proof and movable on a daily basis to keep them on fresh grass and saving feed costs.
Mink are a big problem here, as are raccoons. Aerial predators would be bald eagles and hawks, with ravens causing trouble and snatching eggs. Rats could be a problem too if there are chicks in the coop.
Hello ! Very Cool Your Chicken Coop! However, there are some details that can be improved such as: - The perches must be rustic (not smooth), but they must not have bark, as this favors the proliferation of ectoparasites; - These same perches, if possible, should be placed in a small extension to the chicken coop, Covered and Their Sides Protected from the Weather. This greatly facilitates the collection of feces, in addition to increasing the longevity of "soil beds". The perches should have a maximum diameter of 4 cm, 30 cm apart (And 30 cm from the ground to the first perch), 20 cm laterally (for each bird), Maximum height of 120 cm and maximum angle of 45º (To avoid bruises that can become serious problems on the feet of birds when they "land" if they jump from the highest perch). If possible, let them graze in paddocks with grass and green leaves, as they love it, make them happier and less stressed so, Without a doubt, they will produce more and better eggs. That’s It ! Good luck ! Ed São Paulo, SP Pindorama
@@Slowsteading no, I don’t have chickens, I am vegan. I live in the middle of the African Bush on anti poaching patrols, with no buildings, electricity or running water... a little difficult to keep chickens with all the major predators around such as lion, leopard, hyena, wild dogs, etc.
I love your coop. This looks better than the Carolina Coops! Question- With the open windows along the top around the henhouse, does heat escape and get cold in the winter?
Thanks so much! Thankfully it doesn't drop too much below freezing here, the winters are quite mild. As a result heat loss during the winter was not an issue.
The coop's been great! Honestly not much I would have changed. I think an integrated rain water catchment system connected to a gutter and a waterer would be nice, but as it is it's working perfectly!
Thanks so much for watching! It's my understanding that that refers more to using cedar shavings as bedding than it does using cedar lumber for the structure itself. I've done some research online and can really only find anecdotal evidence to this fact as well, nothing scientific. But I'm happy to be proven wrong, after all chicken health should be a priority for us all 😁
Thanks so much! The chickens aren't quite laying, so I haven't built the nest boxes yet. My plan is for them to rest inside the long window so I can reach in from the outside to gather the eggs. Stay tuned for a future update!
@@Slowsteading you answered my own question in another comment. Thank you! I love the recycled material idea. So much more cost efficient. I've seen coops for thousands of dollars!
@@irgeeksauce4165 Thanks so much! Keeping costs down is super important to me. After all, how many eggs will you need to collect to pay off a multi thousand dollar coop? 😂
That's a very beautiful coop and run! I love all the ventilation under the eaves of the roof! Do you have hardware cloth bolted over it so predators can't get in? I can't see. Chickens prefer to roost standing on the wide flat side of a 2x4 so they can set down and let their feathers cover their feet to keep them warm, and because it's more comfortable than standing on a rounded surface. I think raccoons can open barrel latches. If there's daylight showing between the vertical boards on the sides of the coop, it's too drafty. But overall it looks fantastic!
Thanks so much for the great feedback! Yes there is the same 1/4" hardware cloth under the eaves which has worked out well so far. I had believed a round branch would be more similar to their natural environment, an actual tree branch. But maybe domesticated chickens are so removed from that, they prefer a flat surface? I have no idea 😂
@@Slowsteading 😂 Yes, domestic chickens are spoiled, they like to roost on a nice flat surface. I've learned a lot, especially about predator proofing, from The Chicken Chick and the Backyard Chickens sites. You're very talented! I'm sure your chickens love you!
@@Slowsteading Yes, I had my own chickens, since I live in the country. One fall I got sick, and the news was saying we were in for the worst winter in decades; so I was afraid I wouldn't be able to care for them and gave them to a neighbor who raises chickens and sells eggs. I loved them and am tempted to get more, but I don't know if I can find anyone to come out here and care for them if I have to be away from home. I sure miss them.
Noce coop, but unless you have some kind of hookup I don’t know how that was only $500? Hardware cloth alone is $160 for 100’. Cedar is ridiculously high, like $3~ a linear foot. Still a nice coop though.
A lot of time was spent salvaging and reclaiming used and discarded materials. You're right, the hardware mesh was probably the single most expensive item, but we were able to use the whole roll across 3 different projects.
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@@Slowsteading i believe it has to do with how they live/roost and care for their young.. they hide in brush in the wild whereas birds hide high in trees
@@michaellebert8907 Thanks glad you like the coop! Baha yeah hand tools are awesome but... so are projects that are finished in a reasonable amout of time 😂
Step-by-step building plans now available! Includes full materials list, cost to build, dimensions and more. Get it here:
www.slowsteading.com/original-chicken-coop
I would suggest putting in a piece of linoleum to make cleaning out the coop easier and I would also put a piece of screen on that window so nobody could get in or out.
That's great advice, thanks so much for sharing. I'll be adding nesting boxes behind the window, so it will just be for grabbing the eggs. Linoleum sounds like a cool idea too.
@@Slowsteading now I wanna try linoleum. Lol.
@@irgeeksauce4165 Haha let me know how it works for you!
@@irgeeksauce4165 Linoleum works great. Makes cleaning much easier, with nothing touching (staining/smelling) up the floor.
When I saw this video, it honestly reminded me of all the obstacles I come across when I have projects going on. 😁😁 it's awesome to see how he doesn't hide his issues while building something like most do. 😁 they make it seem so easy, but once you get hands-on, it sucks when you hit obstacles. Awesome video!!😊
Thanks so much!
Good job! I like how the style of the mid-century modern style of the chicken house matches the architectural style of your home.
Thanks so much for checking it out, I appreciate it!
Great video! Any change you would share the link or song name that is playing at the 3:09 mark? Thanks! 🎧
Thanks for watching! It's called "Probably Yet Unfortunately" by baegel, I sourced it from Epidemic Sound:
share.epidemicsound.com/3l66im
Excellent execution and architecturally pleasing. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it 😄 Do you keep chickens yourself?
@@Slowsteading We're having chicken tonight as a matter of fact.
@@schrodingerscat7218 Amazing! Grilled, fried, stewed, what's your go-to? Bon appetit!
Came for the DIY chicken coop. Now I'm watching all the videos and subscribing! love this way of life and glad to see the kids being a part of it! Keep up the good work man!
Ha thanks for watching and thanks for being here! It's been a wild ride ✌🙂
4:10 The best ramp to use for a chicken coop is a 2x8 with 1/2 groves ever 2 inches. No nail required 👍🏼
Great idea, that sounds super straightforward and long lasting. Do you keep chickens yourself?
@@Slowsteading yes, I have 18 bantam breeds, silkies, green queen,polish white crested , buff Brahma, Easter egger, and a few others. I came up with this ramp because I also keep 4 dwarf Nigerian goats in my chicken run that are pretty destructive. They kept knocking off the pieces of wood off the ramp . Which would make it difficult for the silkies to use. Silkies can fly maybe a foot and a half but that’s it. One by one I kept finding the pieces of wood with nail facing up waiting a unsuspecting chicken to step on them . I even use glue with nails but they were no match for these little fat goats. With the new ramp now my chickens can go in the coop with no problem. 👍🏼
@@victorm7274 That sounds like a dream flock, lots of beautiful birds I'm sure! Very cool to hear you have goats sharing the run with the chickens. Do you find they coexist quite well?
This is absolutely the! best! chicken coop build I have ever seen so far! Excellent craftsmanship, high quality, and very spacious!!! Love this build!❤
Wow thanks so much, that means a lot! ❤️❤️
Came for the diy chick coop ideas and subbing for cool relaxed vibe of the video. Currently working on my own homestead and couldn’t help but notice the colors you choose for your home. I’m going with something similar as well. Lots of similarities. Keep up the good work 👌🏽
Amazing, thanks so much for checking out the coop build. And thanks for the kind words!
The black panels for the house are great for some passive solar heating in winter time. We're up in Canada so the summers aren't too hot (nor too long), but it's something to keep in mind.
Good luck with your homestead as well
May God protect you all good work
Thanks for checking it out :)
You might want to get a latch You could put a carabiner on raccoons have no problem with barrel bolts. Nice build! Great job.
Thanks for the advice, I'll look into upgrading that!
You might want to attach 18 inch width of horizontal hardware cloth along the outside on the ground to keep animals from digging under the edge of the coop.
Great advice, predator ground protection is important! I've buried mesh in the most vulnerable parts but always room for improvement.
@@Slowsteading Watching your birthday biking video right now. Nice! You're an awesome guy. Really inspired to copy your coop build. Thanks for sharing your methods.
@@deirdre444 Thanks for the kind words, that means a lot 🙂 I'm glad the coop build is helpful for you, I can't wait to see what you build!
Excellent job dude. I have been watching chicken coop videos for years since I have chickens and you have my vote for best built and functional coop. Job well done.
Thanks so much, that means a lot 😁 What kinds of chicken do you have?
that little boy is absolutely adorable
Haha thanks so much, he's pretty awesome :)
Папа обязательно должен сделать домик детям, они такие радостные))))))
Great idea, a play house or tree house would be really fun.
In the future you want to strip the perch wood, the bark can be a haven for mites that can effect the chickens.
This is great advice, thanks for sharing. Can you recommend any good methods for doing so?
I was gonna say something but also if you strip the bark the wood will last 10 times longer and will be less likely to rot. Same reason why they strip the bark off of log built cabins.
@@dugangant Thanks for the +1 on this! Any tips for stripping bark?
Next up nesting boxes, great job,loved the recycle/upcycle parts
Cheers thanks for checking it out! Materials were a big deal for us :)
The nest boxes got their own video! Check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
You have great carpenter skills
Thanks so much! The best practice is doing :)
With egg price skyrocketing at lightening speed, it's time to start to utilize our backyards, Thank you so much for the step by step video, I am planning to build mine on a trailer frame due to hurricane so I can move them in the shed when required.
I agree, you really don't need a lot of space to keep a few chickens, enough for a family. A trailer frame sounds like a great idea, I can't wait to see what you build!
Hi good morning, your coop looks very nice. i found out that the chickens are more confortabile and bslanced better on a 2×8 perch than a 2×4
Hey thanks for checking it out! A 2x8 laid flat? I'd be curious to learn more about your thoughts on that, that seems a bit too close to flat ground but maybe I'm missing something 😅
Excellent video production/editing, groovy music, joyful children, love shining everywhere. And a grand chicken mansion. Super cool, dude!❤
Amazing, thanks so much for watching! "Chicken Mansion" I love that 😂
Do you keep livestock?
@@Slowsteading Starting with peach and apple trees, and growing amaranth, beans, peppers, millet, buckwheat, sorghum and sunflowers. I've tried many things here on the high plains of Colorado, but it's been challenging to figure out what grows well here. Grasshoppers thrive, so chickens are in the plan for spring. Cheers!
@@SeventhSamurai72 Chickens will love the grasshoppers and feed the soil too! Best of luck with your little square of heaven ✌
Great job on the build! Awesome coop, for sure.
Thanks so much for checking it out! The chickens seem to like it too, everyone's happy with how it came out :)
Looks like you have some fun stuff going on as well, can't wait to see what you've got building. You've got a new sub 😉
I’m surprised you spent $500! It seemed like the only new materials were hardware cloth, closures, and some minimal lumber at the beginning. Makes me a little nervous for building my own coop down the line. Fantastic ideas here, love the use of recycled materials, and it looks beautiful and functional
Thanks for the kind words! Honestly the hardware cloth was the bulk of it, being over $200 for the full roll. It's amazing how quickly latches and hardware add up at $10 a piece as well. I can't even imagine the price tag with all new material, the roofing alone would be a hefty bill! If you have a good enough head start gathering material though, you can definitely keep the price down 👍
You could always make it smaller too, this coop could comfortably house 30 chickens
@@colinstace1758 Definitely, especially if you create a larger run outside or allow for plenty of free ranging. 30 chickens would poop the place up pretty quickly but you'd have a pretty awesome compost machine if you stayed on top of it all!
Wait til you see the cost of wire.
@@bobpriddy5196 For real! I've seen it, and I don't like what I see 🤣
Well done! Thank you for sharing. :)
Thanks for checking it out! Do you have chickens or are you thinking about getting some?
If you have trouble with animals digging under and eating chickens staple the hardware cloth to the bottom and run it out a couple feet. Digging it down is best as predators usually see a wall and dig right at the wall to get under. I love your run and coop ❤ safe chicken keeping my friend!
Great advice! Thankfully we haven't had any issue with digging predators, but these are good tips to further predator proof the coop. ☺️
did you end up putting hardware cloth to cover the window? thats the only thing i would definitely do for this one. really love the whole thing. will definitely be drawing inspiration from it
Thanks, glad you liked it! I added nest boxes behind the window so there is easy access to eggs 👌 I documented that process in another video 😊
That size tree branch was perfect for a roosting perch, but you can also use a small round post from TS or another agriculture supply store. I used a skinny round post I paid seven bucks for. Their feet wrap perfectly around it and is very stable for them balance wise.
Yeah I was happy I found that branch laying around, it was destined for the burn pile anyhow but now I saved a trip to hardware store as well. Good to know you can get good posts for relatively inexpensive, thanks for sharing!
A tapered branch is good too, they will move along it till they find a comfortable spot
@@colinstace1758 Oh yeah, I like your thinking. Choose your own comfort level! 👌
Just don't leave anything leaning against the coop on the nest box side or racoons could get in. They can unlock those types of latches.
Great advice, thanks for sharing. Those furry little critters are crafty.
Amazing work!
Thanks so much!
I just subscribed to your channel, you are very talented and I will be building the same chicken coop in the next couple of weeks. Keep up the amazing work
Thanks so much, best of luck with your build!
Great series, had to sub! Beautiful family.
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🙏
This is giving me the confidence for my coop and run build in the next couple months! Using an old shed right now but it's just awful lol. Amazing build! 👏 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words! You totally got it! Haha nothing wrong with a shed, I'm a big fan of using what you've got 😁 What breeds do you have right now?
@@Slowsteading 4 Isa browns, 3 australorps and a copper Maran, plus 8 meat hens in another area & quails. We had ducks too but we've downsized a lot recently 😅 the australorps are honestly so annoying and go broody every other day lol what about you guys? Yours look so cute, especially the little black and white ones!
@@_oksure That sounds like a cute flock, but the broodiness sounds challenging! We have a mixed flock, a few black copper maran, buff orpington, welsummer, easter/olive eggers, and barred rocks. The small barred rock is super cute (Tiny, she's my favorite), but definitely not ideal genetics as her eggs are tiny too. 😅
@@Slowsteading oh I want Easter eggers so much! I love the idea of all the different coloured eggs you can get! Do you get much predators in your area other than the raccoons?
@@_oksure Yes! The rainbow eggs were a big motivation for selecting all those breeds, and it's always a treat seeing the different colored eggs in the next boxes each day 😁 Raccoons are the most obvious predators here, but there are also a lot of mink in the area. Also a LOT of bald eagles, but my property seems to have enough tree cover for it to not be too big of an issue. I've only lost two chicks to predators so far, but all the full size hens seem smart enough to seek cover when needed 😅
Have you had issues with predators?
I love this build ! I'm doing one today and glad I saw your ideas 💡 well done ! We have predators as we are in yhe woods
Thanks!
Nice. Thank you. Loved the 3 video s... Godbless
Thanks so much for watching!
im not sure why the window remains without chicken wire but great video, lovely family ♥
@@Adam.304 thanks for watching! I added nest boxes to the window, they ended up getting their own video to themselves!
ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.htmlsi=wOjGFP9qilIwXoVD
Very nice coop man. Now ima need you to come over and build me one😂
Muy bueno el proyecto, lo vi desde el comienzo. Yo lo hubiese instalado más lejos de la casa familiar (por los olores). Otro tema a tener en cuenta, es mucho cuidado con la gripe aviar.
Muchas gracias!
Greater distance from the house is a great suggestion, thanks for sharing! If I had a bigger property I would, but ultimately this is about as far as I can get 😅
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Thank you so much for checking out my videos!
Do you have any written plans for the coop? measurements and materials list? Looks great!!
Thanks so much! I don't currently have written plans but I hope to put some together soon :)
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but chicken's legs are built differently than other traditional birds, their knees do not lock into place and circular roosting bars can be uncomfortable to them and may cause bumble foot. I probably haven't explained this properly, but there are some videos out there that explain why a rounded roosting bar might be uncomfortable for a chicken and not a parakeet
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
@@Slowsteading Sorry if I came across as rude, I'm not very good with tone :')
What about nature branches are round
@@jeremiahthomas2669 Im not very good at explaining sorry T^T I think there are videos that explain it better
Brilliant job! We are planning one of a very similar shape and style, thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for checking out the build! Good luck on your coop, can't wait to see how it turns out 😊
Very Nice !😍
Thanks so much!
Amazing craftsmanship! That coop would cost several thousand dollars if purchased from a builder, especially if they used new materials. Then moving would be a nightmare....good job!!!!
Thanks so much, and thanks for checking out the build!
Deep Litter 👍🇦🇺 do they wrap there feet around the perch or just sit flat, on a flat surface ???
Deep litter has been awesome so far, I only need to clean it out once a season or longer. The branches I used for roosting bars are quite a large diameter so their feet do wrap around a bit, but not all the way around.
Your roost bars are better than anything out there, I made mine from treated wood I had thrown around, im building my roost hangers out of metal, your coop looks very nice
Thanks, I'm happy with how they turned out. Using what you have laying around is always an awesome idea 👌 Can't wait to see your finished coop it sounds next level
@@Slowsteading Just search chicken bunker build 5 and it should pop up, it's not done yet, but it's going to be nice once it's stuccoed, it's going to have rain harvesting, solar and a pumping system that all runs on one solar panel.
@@MosaicHomestead Wow I just checked it out, that thing is awesome! Sounds like an amazing automated system. I've subbed now, can't wait to see the progress!
@@Slowsteading will do the same, you have interesting content.
@@MosaicHomestead Cheers, I appreciate it!
Im working on this concept right now! I think i went a little bigger. The entire coop and run will be 24 feet by 7 feet. The coop is 7×8. I only put the floor 2 feet off the ground, hopefully its not too low. Im in western Montana, is there anything you would do differently to yours if you were in a colder climate?
That sounds like an awesome coop! Honestly there's not much I'd change about the design, and I've had no issues with the structure during cold spells. Probably some sort of gutter system/rain catchment would be a nice upgrade, but two years later I'm still loving this coop! Good luck on your build!
Curious as to what predators you worry about if any. I have hawks and built 2 chicken tractors that allow me to free range in my urban back yard. Hawk proof and movable on a daily basis to keep them on fresh grass and saving feed costs.
Mink are a big problem here, as are raccoons. Aerial predators would be bald eagles and hawks, with ravens causing trouble and snatching eggs. Rats could be a problem too if there are chicks in the coop.
Hello !
Very Cool Your Chicken Coop!
However, there are some details that can be improved such as:
- The perches must be rustic (not smooth), but they must not have bark, as this favors the proliferation of ectoparasites;
- These same perches, if possible, should be placed in a small extension to the chicken coop,
Covered and Their Sides Protected from the Weather.
This greatly facilitates the collection of feces, in addition to increasing the longevity of "soil beds".
The perches should have a maximum diameter of 4 cm,
30 cm apart (And 30 cm from the ground to the first perch), 20 cm laterally (for each bird),
Maximum height of 120 cm and maximum angle of 45º
(To avoid bruises that can become serious problems on the feet of birds when they "land" if they jump from the highest perch).
If possible, let them graze in paddocks with grass and green leaves, as they love it, make them happier and less stressed so,
Without a doubt, they will produce more and better eggs.
That’s It !
Good luck !
Ed
São Paulo, SP
Pindorama
Thanks for sharing!
Next time, on you door, trim it at an angle to close the gap. You are trimming for the swing of the door so only the leading side needs to be trimmed.
Oooh nice advice, that would look really slick too. Will definitely keep that in mind for future builds!
Looks good
Cheers, thanks so much for checking it out. Do you keep chickens?
You also have to put something down, which prevents predators digging to get into the coop.
Great advice, gotta watch out for those nasty predators! Do you have chickens yourself?
@@Slowsteading no, I don’t have chickens, I am vegan. I live in the middle of the African Bush on anti poaching patrols, with no buildings, electricity or running water... a little difficult to keep chickens with all the major predators around such as lion, leopard, hyena, wild dogs, etc.
@@AnnetteZang Wow that sounds exciting! Hope you are enjoying it out there 🙂
Hermoso gallinero
Gracias amigo!
Very nice! What’s the type of nail gun you used?
Thanks! It's a Ridgid battery powered brad nailer.
I love your coop. This looks better than the Carolina Coops!
Question- With the open windows along the top around the henhouse, does heat escape and get cold in the winter?
Thanks so much! Thankfully it doesn't drop too much below freezing here, the winters are quite mild. As a result heat loss during the winter was not an issue.
Ahh yes the gentle sound of a Phillips screw head stripping 😋
Haha we use square head aka robertson screws up here! 😂
Nowadays! How's it going? Any improvements or anything you would like to change?
The coop's been great! Honestly not much I would have changed. I think an integrated rain water catchment system connected to a gutter and a waterer would be nice, but as it is it's working perfectly!
Might have missed it but what did you do about the nesting boxes?
Great question! I covered it in a separate video here:
ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
fabulous i will try this
can you please share complete dimensions
The entire structure is 16' x 8' x 6' tall, the enclosed area is 8' x 6' x 4' tall
You are a lucky man
Thanks!
nice!
Thanks for checking out the chicken coop build! Do you keep chickens yourself?
Awesome bro. Cheers
Thanks so much, appreciate you checking it out!
Underground protection?
I've since surrounded the perimeter with about 1' of 1/2" hardware mesh. As of yet I haven't seen any indication of digging predators 🙂
Brad Nailer, that was my film name in a previous life.
😂😂😂 that's absolutely brilliant!
What are the dimensions or this coop, and it's running area?
8' x 16' x 6' with the enclosed area being 8' x 6' x 4'
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. I would like to warn that cedar is toxic to chickens, rabbits, etc. so you may want to switch out those pieces.
Thanks so much for watching! It's my understanding that that refers more to using cedar shavings as bedding than it does using cedar lumber for the structure itself. I've done some research online and can really only find anecdotal evidence to this fact as well, nothing scientific. But I'm happy to be proven wrong, after all chicken health should be a priority for us all 😁
Great v video
Thanks for checking it out! Do you have chickens?
Muito Legal 👍🏻
Muito obrigado!
Good job! And for the eggs? 😊
Thanks so much! The chickens aren't quite laying, so I haven't built the nest boxes yet. My plan is for them to rest inside the long window so I can reach in from the outside to gather the eggs. Stay tuned for a future update!
@@Slowsteading you answered my own question in another comment. Thank you! I love the recycled material idea. So much more cost efficient. I've seen coops for thousands of dollars!
@@irgeeksauce4165 Thanks so much! Keeping costs down is super important to me. After all, how many eggs will you need to collect to pay off a multi thousand dollar coop? 😂
nice dude!
Cheers, thanks for checking it out!
No laying boxes?
I made a separate video for the nest boxes:
ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
I wanna see your version of role away nesting box 😅
Ah yes I haven't built the nesting boxes yet since the chicks aren't quite laying. Stay tuned for a future update!
@@Slowsteading ممكن الترجمه الى العربيه
@@محمدعبدالرحيم-ن3ش آه نعم ، لم أقم ببناء صناديق التعشيش حتى الآن لأن الكتاكيت لا توضع تمامًا. ترقبوا التحديث في المستقبل!
That's a very beautiful coop and run! I love all the ventilation under the eaves of the roof! Do you have hardware cloth bolted over it so predators can't get in? I can't see.
Chickens prefer to roost standing on the wide flat side of a 2x4 so they can set down and let their feathers cover their feet to keep them warm, and because it's more comfortable than standing on a rounded surface.
I think raccoons can open barrel latches.
If there's daylight showing between the vertical boards on the sides of the coop, it's too drafty.
But overall it looks fantastic!
Thanks so much for the great feedback! Yes there is the same 1/4" hardware cloth under the eaves which has worked out well so far.
I had believed a round branch would be more similar to their natural environment, an actual tree branch. But maybe domesticated chickens are so removed from that, they prefer a flat surface? I have no idea 😂
@@Slowsteading 😂 Yes, domestic chickens are spoiled, they like to roost on a nice flat surface.
I've learned a lot, especially about predator proofing, from The Chicken Chick and the Backyard Chickens sites.
You're very talented! I'm sure your chickens love you!
@@photina78 Haha these chickens sure are spoiled! Thanks for the references, I'll check those places out for sure. Do you keep chickens yourself?
@@Slowsteading Yes, I had my own chickens, since I live in the country. One fall I got sick, and the news was saying we were in for the worst winter in decades; so I was afraid I wouldn't be able to care for them and gave them to a neighbor who raises chickens and sells eggs. I loved them and am tempted to get more, but I don't know if I can find anyone to come out here and care for them if I have to be away from home. I sure miss them.
@@photina78 Yeah having the animals does make it difficult to be away from home unfortunately. Glad yours went to a good home!
No nesting boxes?
I think you already saw, but I added them in the next video :)
But what about their nesting boxes? Where will they lay their eggs?
Totally! I made a whole video just for the nest boxes: ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
@@Slowsteading Opps, sorry. I guess I missed it. Thanks for your reply & letting me know.
@@julijopeterson7096 No problem, I hope it's helpful for you :)
Hello, did you previously work in Plantation 24H?
I'm sorry, I don't know what that is
@@Slowsteading no problem. You just really look like somebody I knew down here in Florida. Awesome channel by the way. Good stuff.
@@AmericanVictoryGardens Haha all good! Thanks so much, I appreciate it 👍
Curious about the nest boxes? I've added the build here:
ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
U may want to add windows or vents for air.
I agree, ventilation is SOOO important! I've left the walls open at the top on 3 sides thankfully which provides adequate air flow for the hens 👌
I know cedar shavings are bad for chickens not sure about lumber though
Cedar lumber shouldn't be an issue
Those brad nails will eventually decay. You should have really used screws or at least galvanized nails
It all decays eventually, but thanks for the tips!
How about the egg nests?
Of course! I've covered the nest boxes in their own video here: ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
Noce coop, but unless you have some kind of hookup I don’t know how that was only $500? Hardware cloth alone is $160 for 100’. Cedar is ridiculously high, like $3~ a linear foot.
Still a nice coop though.
A lot of time was spent salvaging and reclaiming used and discarded materials. You're right, the hardware mesh was probably the single most expensive item, but we were able to use the whole roll across 3 different projects.
did i miss the nesting boxes
Nope they've got their own video, check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/видео.html
Where do I find a man who will build this for me?
Lol! It's not too complex, maybe give it a shot?
You should wear safety classes you’ll thank yourself in the long run so you don’t lose an eye
This is great advice! Totally agree, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
Watch Part 1 all the way to 3..🙏
Thanks!
$10 for a 2*4!! It's like $4 here.
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chickens rest better on flat roosting bars as they are not actually birds that grip like most birds in the wild
Interesting, why is that, evolution?
@@Slowsteading i believe it has to do with how they live/roost and care for their young.. they hide in brush in the wild whereas birds hide high in trees
@@2friesshortofabigmac407 that's cool I didn't know that, thanks for sharing
Ang on - what about foxes digging under the fence etc did you put wire on the ground i didnt see
$500 even with recycled material. Wow
Hardware and door hardware were the biggest expenses that I couldn't source secondhand.
👍👍👍🐦🐥🐤🐓😊🙏
Thanks for checking out the video!
reminds me of attack on titan
Republic of China
Bet $ this guy drives a Subaru
How much you wanna bet? 😅
Goof job.
I'll take that as "good job" 😂 Thanks!
Is because you are not for that. I have 10 chicken coops and I will add more
nice coop, cringe "power" tools
and also kills the vibe of the video. Shouldve went as much handtool as possible for max effect
@@michaellebert8907 Thanks glad you like the coop! Baha yeah hand tools are awesome but... so are projects that are finished in a reasonable amout of time 😂
Bah humbug, start out by replacing your nailgun with a hammer. Tiny project, barely any time lost by hand. Whole cabin, yeah
@@michaellebert8907 Haha fair enough! It's all about mindset 🤓