What size windows did you select? I love the way your coop looks. Enough so that I’m in the middle of building it. I see where you got them from but was curious on the size you selected. Thanks in advance.
This is the best coop build video!!! I need to find a simple build, yet big enough to suit my needs. I’m a 54 year old single lady that’s only mildly handy, and your video shows everything so well I believe I can do this one myself!!! Thank you so much!!!
Beautiful build man. Hopefully I can learn to woodwork like this soon. I’ve never really worked with wood much before so this project will be new to me. Thanks for the vid!
Omgosh. I've watched a dozen diy chips and yours is the one for me. Thank you ever so much for the video. I can practically do this on my own. I just wish I knew how many 2x4"s you used. I'm so doing this and don't need my son's help. Thank you again. Blessings. Oh, that song was a killer. Loved it.
This is really nice! I’ve been wanting to build one to get chickens as pets and to have fresh eggs at the same time! Would really like to see plans for it
Good video strung out..your a regular BOB VILLA..you done a damn good job..good music to..if your gonna be a carpenter you gotta smoke good skunk so you don't make any mistakes...don't be choking your chicken to much..good to see you brother take care love to and the family 🤲🙏✌❤😁🐓🐔🤏💨
That's what I always thought too, but after doing research, Round roosts are known to cause damage to your chickens’ keel bones, foot pads, and overall health for several reasons. Read this for more info hutchandcage.com/should-chicken-roosts-be-round-or-square/
Love the build! Simple and great looking. Like a lot of others I’ve decided to try and mimic your build. Curious as to what thickness plywood you used?
Thanks. I don't have any plans. This was based off several ideas. You shouldn't have any problems finding plans online though or looking at other builds to come up with your own idea's. Good luck!
Thanks. It depends on the types of wood you use and the size you want to build. You're looking at a minimum of 4-500. But this is for those who don't want an eyesore on their property.
Just watched a video on This Old House and your coop skunks theirs! Their small coup has zero ventilation, no perch or roost and no hardware cloth ( isn't predator proof)They also made too many nest boxes for 6 hens and put them all inside so the chickens have nowhere to go inside the coop but inside a nesting box.
Thanks. Yeah, I've seen the video and it reminded me of a dog house I built as a kid. And so was this coop based off those ideas. I will probably go back and add more ventilation on the wall with the perch. Instead of the vents, this will be about the length of the wall and only 8-10" in height. Then cover it with hardware cloth. This design also gives you A LOT of extra space to; add more nesting boxes, perches, even another level ( 2nd story ), or to create storage space in it up top. My only regrets is not adding overhang to the roof. I may do that, or add a gutter system one day. After I finished the coop, I added a 4×8 run as well, plus the 4×8 space under the coop, it turns into an 8x8. Again, my chickens free range, but this is good if I have to leave them for long periods. And of course, I added the predator cloth so nothing can dig under 😆 Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome! It just depends really. Are they going to be in the coop full time or will they be free ranging and only using the coop to sleep? Do you have standard, large, or bantam size chickens? Some people swear you need 3 sqft per bird. Others say 1 sqft per bird. I think you can get 15-20+ standard birds in a 4x8 comfortably as long as they won't be in the coop 24/7. I started with 13 birds in this build and they had more than enough room, even with just 1 roosting bar. Got rid of 2 roosters and lost 5 at once recently to a boil of hawks. Ive got 18 chicks in a brooder right now and will have a total of 21 chickens in this coop, but mine free range and about 4-5 are bantams (mini chickens). I'll be doing an update on this build soon. Thanks for watching and good luck with your chickens, they are definitely addictive.
The way I did this required 2 full sheets on the roof. I wanted to maximize space, water shed, and keep the build simple, so I used full sheets. My plan was to use the open space in the roof (inside the coop) as storage, but I still haven't gotten around to that 😆 Since this was a 4x8 build and sheets come in 4x8, I flipped what would become the gable wall up vertically and measured up 48" (center point)to be flush with the walls. Drew a line all the way across the width (48") to act as a marker, then cut off each side from the top center out at 48" for a full sheet at a degree angle. This allows you to lay full sheets of the 4x8 plywood as the roof straight onto the wall/gable then miter the butt of the roof for the ridge beam and the other end for the joint at the wall. However, you can cut that angle to be whatever pitch you want. I measured my angle to allow a full 4x8 sheet to lay on each side of the roof. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and good luck on your build if that's your direction.
@@StrungOutOutdoors Thanks. Last couple of questions. What length were the 4x4's, 8'? And was the plywood 1/2" Thanks again. I will be building this design.
@@MrBryanBarry Yep and 5/8. In hindsight, if I was to do this build over again. I would either spend extra money for a couple extra pieces of plywood for roof overhang. Or if money is tight, just bring length and width of walls in a bit to allow for roof overhang. I'm not having any problems, but that's one thing I would have done differently just for extra security and peace of mind.
@@britneysicard3520 In hindsight, I wish I would have. I had initially planned on incorporating the roof into my run, but since my chickens would free range, I ended up going a different direction with my run and my original plans never happened. I can and may still do an add on, much like one would do when adding a deck to their house. But as of now, everything is ok, partly because the coop is under tree canopy. But yes, I recommend people who want follow this type of design to build the roof with overhang 👍
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
I used plywood. OSB would be cheaper, but you usually won't get a good finish on it because if the surface texture. They both have their pros and cons.T1-11 would look the best in my opinion, but it will cost you more
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
I sure hope you bent those roofing tacks down inside the coop. Your chickens will be finding a way to stap and stick or otherwise harm themselves quickly.
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
Nah, the dividers and lip keep them in place. Problem is all of them want to use 1 box. Typical chickens. They recently raked out the boxes and are only laying in coop floor now
@@JimmyCandFriends you're right, I just went back and watched and it's not included in the video. Yeah, it gets old pretty quick climbing in there. They are giving me more eggs than I know what to do with right now too
@@StrungOutOutdoors After looking for weeks at a chicken coop to build I think I am going to try to build the one you did. Quick question, is that flip down panel on the opposite wall of the main door there for the purpose of accessing the boxes and removing the eggs? I assumed it was but then you mentioned how it gets old pretty quick having to climb in there to collect the eggs.
Yep. Ended up with 2 Polish roosters. I couldn't tell a difference then, but now I'm like how did I overlook them lol. Wife didn't like the thought of eating fertile eggs so I got rid of them
What size windows did you select? I love the way your coop looks. Enough so that I’m in the middle of building it. I see where you got them from but was curious on the size you selected. Thanks in advance.
Matt, I used the 14x21 with a J channel mount. Here is the link.
shop.shedwindowsandmore.com/14-x-21-shed-window-safety-glass/
Thanks buddy!
No problem and good luck!
@@StrungOutOutdoors the window link is broken for me
This is the best coop build video!!! I need to find a simple build, yet big enough to suit my needs. I’m a 54 year old single lady that’s only mildly handy, and your video shows everything so well I believe I can do this one myself!!! Thank you so much!!!
Great build. One of the easiest and best looking chicken coops on RUclips
Nice easy build and looks great! Thanks for sharing!
👍 Thanks for using tools most of us diy'er own and keeping in simple ! You the man
Great job. I'm going to build one myself and you gave me some good ideas. Thank you!
Love the way you put together this video! Great build too!!! Thank you for taking the time to do this. Nice work😃
And thank you for such a nice comment👍
Nice touch with Tyler childers music at the beginning
Nice, I'm going to be doing a 4x8 coop for my wife pretty soon. And your video helped out alot
Finally one I actually like. Most people just use things around the house and like the old barn look but this looks so clean and nice
Baylee thanks for the compliment👍
Did a great job. Keep it up up. Thanks again for the chicken coop.
Im glad im not the only one that opted in to purchase a drill with the dual purpose hammer/battery combo.
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Beautiful build man. Hopefully I can learn to woodwork like this soon. I’ve never really worked with wood much before so this project will be new to me. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks man. It's not as hard as you think 👍
Thank you! This video made the most sense to me.
Wow great work man. I will be doing my this weekend. Thank you for taking the time and making this video.
Thanks and good luck on the project brother!
Awesome build!
GREAT TUNE! LOVE TYLER 💕 NICE JOB ON THE COOP 🐓🥃💕
Thanks
Looks real nice. Materials list would be nice to have and cut dimensions.
Thanks for sharing!
Very nice and professionally built
They look like they love their new home!
your shirt says it all,great video,you are a true patriot.
Lovely build mate.
Quality content. Life's better when you built stuff.
Omgosh. I've watched a dozen diy chips and yours is the one for me. Thank you ever so much for the video. I can practically do this on my own. I just wish I knew how many 2x4"s you used. I'm so doing this and don't need my son's help. Thank you again. Blessings. Oh, that song was a killer. Loved it.
Thanks, glad it could be of some help for you. If I'm remembering right, it was around 12 2x4s. Good luck!
Damn!! This is a beautiful build!
Thanks👍
This is really nice! I’ve been wanting to build one to get chickens as pets and to have fresh eggs at the same time! Would really like to see plans for it
Great job!
Nice job love it
Great Work! I did the same build in my backyard.
Many thanks and greetings from Germany 👍👍
That's awesome! Good luck with the chickens
Very nice chicken coop very well done I'm impressed
Hey strung out awesome great video I hit the like button
Fancy looking chicken coop.👍 Looks like you went through a whole washing machine load of shirts 🤣
Lol yeah I had to do a little at a time
Nice build.
Good video strung out..your a regular BOB VILLA..you done a damn good job..good music to..if your gonna be a carpenter you gotta smoke good skunk so you don't make any mistakes...don't be choking your chicken to much..good to see you brother take care love to and the family 🤲🙏✌❤😁🐓🐔🤏💨
🤣 you crack me up
Bro this is exactly what my wife wants. So glad I found this video. Definitely subbing to your page!
Awesome man, glad the video was able to help you out.
Heck yeah man great job on the video looks really good. All those chickens need now is a hot tub lol! Really nice man!
Bahaha thanks man
Nice job....I need to build one and really appreciate your instructive video....
Thanks and goodluck!
Very nice.
Coop there it is!!🤗
Loved the video you should think about making more videos 👍🏻
Thanks
Good job bro.
nice looking coop and good size wish you showed more of what it actually looked like finished instead of cutting wood.
Awesome coop! Do you have plans and material list?
Good video man, very informative. Only thing I'll do different is make the perch round stock. more comfortable.
That's what I always thought too, but after doing research, Round roosts are known to cause damage to your chickens’ keel bones, foot pads, and overall health for several reasons.
Read this for more info
hutchandcage.com/should-chicken-roosts-be-round-or-square/
Chickens definitely prefer a square roosting bar, their “toes” aren’t meant to curl around a roosting bar like most other types of birds.
2x4 mounted flat is best, especially for larger breeds.
hey buddy good to see you
Hey, thanks
Love the build! Simple and great looking. Like a lot of others I’ve decided to try and mimic your build. Curious as to what thickness plywood you used?
looked like half inch
Good Game dude, bet you were nervous as heck those last 50secs. Yall should've blown us out.
You know I was. Seen it too many times. Agree, we should have won by 10-17 points, but I'll take it. Good game, yall always play lights out against us
Great looking coop!
Interested to know where you got the little coop windows?
Thanks. I got them from shedwindowsandmore.com
Wish I would have found this video before building mine!
awesome job, thinking of building my first coop. Is there a link to the plans??
Thanks. I don't have any plans. This was based off several ideas. You shouldn't have any problems finding plans online though or looking at other builds to come up with your own idea's. Good luck!
Are there written plans anywhere? Love the design.
Love how this turned out!! With lumber prices so high right now how much did this cost?
Thanks. I don't remember exactly because I built it last year, but it seems like it was around 4-500
Great Job. Looks amazing. Just curious how long did this build actually take?
It took me less than a week doing just a little at a time. Should be able to knock it out over the weekend if you really wanted
That’s so Fricken Awesome Man, what was the $$Cost$$.
Thanks. It depends on the types of wood you use and the size you want to build. You're looking at a minimum of 4-500. But this is for those who don't want an eyesore on their property.
Good song
Just watched a video on This Old House and your coop skunks theirs! Their small coup has zero ventilation, no perch or roost and no hardware cloth ( isn't predator proof)They also made too many nest boxes for 6 hens and put them all inside so the chickens have nowhere to go inside the coop but inside a nesting box.
Thanks. Yeah, I've seen the video and it reminded me of a dog house I built as a kid. And so was this coop based off those ideas. I will probably go back and add more ventilation on the wall with the perch. Instead of the vents, this will be about the length of the wall and only 8-10" in height. Then cover it with hardware cloth. This design also gives you A LOT of extra space to; add more nesting boxes, perches, even another level ( 2nd story ), or to create storage space in it up top. My only regrets is not adding overhang to the roof. I may do that, or add a gutter system one day.
After I finished the coop, I added a 4×8 run as well, plus the 4×8 space under the coop, it turns into an 8x8. Again, my chickens free range, but this is good if I have to leave them for long periods. And of course, I added the predator cloth so nothing can dig under 😆
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Is there some sort of material/cut list or plans?
The only thing I would change is get an automatic door opener! It is well worth it!
✔Yep, added a run and automatic door not long after this. Thanks for watching
How many chickens will this handle I have built one just did a few things different thank you in advance for the info
Awesome! It just depends really. Are they going to be in the coop full time or will they be free ranging and only using the coop to sleep? Do you have standard, large, or bantam size chickens? Some people swear you need 3 sqft per bird. Others say 1 sqft per bird.
I think you can get 15-20+ standard birds in a 4x8 comfortably as long as they won't be in the coop 24/7.
I started with 13 birds in this build and they had more than enough room, even with just 1 roosting bar. Got rid of 2 roosters and lost 5 at once recently to a boil of hawks. Ive got 18 chicks in a brooder right now and will have a total of 21 chickens in this coop, but mine free range and about 4-5 are bantams (mini chickens).
I'll be doing an update on this build soon. Thanks for watching and good luck with your chickens, they are definitely addictive.
what type of wood did you use ?
Curious if you have plans for this? I'd like to build one 😁
I do not, it's a very simple design though. Good luck 👍
How many chickens will that hold?
Did youhave a material list for this coop?
Great video. I was curious what you cut the roof peek height at. And will on sheet of plywood cover both sides, ie. 2' Thanks again.
The way I did this required 2 full sheets on the roof. I wanted to maximize space, water shed, and keep the build simple, so I used full sheets. My plan was to use the open space in the roof (inside the coop) as storage, but I still haven't gotten around to that 😆
Since this was a 4x8 build and sheets come in 4x8, I flipped what would become the gable wall up vertically and measured up 48" (center point)to be flush with the walls. Drew a line all the way across the width (48") to act as a marker, then cut off each side from the top center out at 48" for a full sheet at a degree angle. This allows you to lay full sheets of the 4x8 plywood as the roof straight onto the wall/gable then miter the butt of the roof for the ridge beam and the other end for the joint at the wall. However, you can cut that angle to be whatever pitch you want. I measured my angle to allow a full 4x8 sheet to lay on each side of the roof.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and good luck on your build if that's your direction.
@@StrungOutOutdoors Thanks. Last couple of questions. What length were the 4x4's, 8'? And was the plywood 1/2" Thanks again. I will be building this design.
@@MrBryanBarry Yep and 5/8. In hindsight, if I was to do this build over again. I would either spend extra money for a couple extra pieces of plywood for roof overhang. Or if money is tight, just bring length and width of walls in a bit to allow for roof overhang. I'm not having any problems, but that's one thing I would have done differently just for extra security and peace of mind.
@@StrungOutOutdoors Was the plywood 1/2" or 3/4" thanks for your time.
@@MrBryanBarry 1/2" will be fine. I actually used 5/8
I'm going to need coop plans :D
I don't have plans, but if you follow close enough you can copy what I do 😋
@@StrungOutOutdoors It looks like theres no overhang on the roof. Are you not worried about water on the walls?
@@britneysicard3520 In hindsight, I wish I would have. I had initially planned on incorporating the roof into my run, but since my chickens would free range, I ended up going a different direction with my run and my original plans never happened. I can and may still do an add on, much like one would do when adding a deck to their house. But as of now, everything is ok, partly because the coop is under tree canopy. But yes, I recommend people who want follow this type of design to build the roof with overhang 👍
Great build, so many over built dyi coops out there, I laugh when I see 2×4 on 16 centers, wood is way too expensive,
Is it sturdy? With only the 4 posts holding it up?
Super sturdy. You could tie in some 2x4 if you wanted, but not needed
Can you post the material list please? Thank you.
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
Wood
How many sheets of plywood Thanks.
I see 4x4's, 2x4's and another size lumber on the workshop floor. Could you please tell me what the other size is and where you used it?
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
What color red paint and what brand is that. I love that color.
Roger, I believe it was KILZ- Siding, fence and barn paint. They have it in a red or white at lowes
How many 2x4 did you use?
I don't remember exactly. Somewhere between 12-15 probably.
OSB siding? Or t1-11? Looking for something cheap
I used plywood. OSB would be cheaper, but you usually won't get a good finish on it because if the surface texture. They both have their pros and cons.T1-11 would look the best in my opinion, but it will cost you more
Do you have plans for this coop?!!
How much was your final cost? Great job
@@tinaperalta3863 I do not remember, sorry. If I had to guess, I'd say at least 500
What was your material list for this project? I would like to use your pattern
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
is this cemented into the ground so it cant blow over?
No
Hello do you have the 4x4 post in the ground on your coop
A little bit, but only where the ground was unlevel. You can do it either way.
4x4 post in concrete? thanks
I didn't, but you can if you choose to.
I sure hope you bent those roofing tacks down inside the coop. Your chickens will be finding a way to stap and stick or otherwise harm themselves quickly.
I did👍 Actually made that a storage area and they can't access it.
Can you tell me how much this cost and the amount off lumber
I don't have a material list, sorry. This was 2 years ago now, so I'm not exactly sure of the numbers. It's an easy build though. You can basically follow along
Do you find eggs all over the Coop with the nesting box being so big?
Nah, the dividers and lip keep them in place. Problem is all of them want to use 1 box. Typical chickens. They recently raked out the boxes and are only laying in coop floor now
@@StrungOutOutdoors Could't see dividers and I bet its fun climbing in to get them.
@@JimmyCandFriends you're right, I just went back and watched and it's not included in the video. Yeah, it gets old pretty quick climbing in there. They are giving me more eggs than I know what to do with right now too
@@StrungOutOutdoors Ya buddy to many eggs. We give them to the food pantry & the Landlord.
@@StrungOutOutdoors After looking for weeks at a chicken coop to build I think I am going to try to build the one you did. Quick question, is that flip down panel on the opposite wall of the main door there for the purpose of accessing the boxes and removing the eggs? I assumed it was but then you mentioned how it gets old pretty quick having to climb in there to collect the eggs.
Dude, how did you get permission to play Tyler Childers? where did you go to get that? Awesome video btw, I like your videography
Didn't monetize the video so no rights were needed. Thanks, I appreciate the compliment
There was a Rooster in there ...I saw it clear as day,...but you probably know by now....lol
Yep. Ended up with 2 Polish roosters. I couldn't tell a difference then, but now I'm like how did I overlook them lol. Wife didn't like the thought of eating fertile eggs so I got rid of them
If you would of saved all that lumber until today, you could of traded all of it for a 2015 - 2018 Lamborghini...
No joke🤣
Why didn't you start by building a table and then work from there?
How much did this cost in materials?
I don't remember exactly. I think around 400-500, but this was before lumber prices increased
Great, trying to make one for three to four hundred, then turn around and sell it …
Do you have info on whats needed for this project? And measurements?
4x4x10 ?
4x8
It’s a drill not a hammer lol
So every wall/floor/roof is another 4x8 board? That comes out to about 7?
Yep