I love how simple the design is and maximizing the use of all the wood. One thing I’d change is to use a natural stick as a roost as birds often get arthritis from gripping the same girth roosting pole all day and night, something to consider if you love your birds
Would be nice if you showed the list of things needed in your description too. That way we don't have to keep trying to find it in the video & play/pause/play to get it all copied down
At the end of the "VIDEO" around 8:28, there are (pages) with writing on them. On those pages are lists of things to get, which you will need for the project. He made it very simple. He even mentions it in his VIDEO that he will share those pages at the end of the VIDEO My suggestion was to screen shot each page, as that is a very simple approach and cuts out you having to write anything down. that being said, I'm not a complete moron and am quite confident in my ability to differentiate between a video and a page. Perhaps not being a smart-ass to someone attempting to help you would go a lot further. Then again, your comment to begin with was mostly assanine, just due to the fact of had you watched the entire VIDEO you would have seen the pages and would not had to of made a 2nd ignorant comment, to people attempting to help you.
Whatever you do, don't try to cut all the stuff out of the first piece of plywood like he says. Look at the backdoor and the floor he has, they are the same length in the picture but different measurements. If you try, you will come up 3 inches short. The instructions on the website in the description lay it out much better.
I found this tutorial and thought it would be easy enough to do myself and a good size for a couple chickens, and it WOULD be good if the instructions weren't repeatedly incorrect. I've bought most of the materials and started making cuts, so at this point I'm committed, otherwise I would not continue making this. I haven't finished, but here are the issues I have come across so far: - Materials lists says to get 3/8-inch exterior rated plywood, but that is not a thickness of treated plywood Home Depot sells and I wasn't able to find it anywhere. - Material list says you need ten 2x4- inch pieces of lumber, I was able to make all the needed cuts with nine - Material list says you need three 1x2-inch pieces of lumber, you need five - Material list says you need 2 galvanized barrel bolts (window bolts), but they are never referenced or used in the instructions, I can't see where they would go in the video or any pictures (the doors are closed with tee hinges) - The graphics showing the 1x2 lumber cuts don't match the instructions or the provided hyperlinked diagrams - The six ramp rungs cuts are listed as being 14 inches and then 4 inches in the instructions I wouldn't recommend trying to just this tutorial unless they make edits to correct it. Also, after researching chickens more this doesn't seem big enough for the 4 chickens its says, unless you bought a smaller bread, the roost is a 2x2 but everything I've seen says they prefer a 4 inch roost and the tee hinges on the doors wouldn't keep any predators out, so the whole coop would need to be protected in other ways.
Totally agree - a terrible (but fast and easy - so Home Depot loves it) design. I am just getting into chickens but from what I've researched there aren't any features here that I would copy.
Home depot needs to get the tools that are NON ELECTRIC POWERED the type of HAND TOOLS TRADITIONAL FOR LOG CABIN BUILDING ELECTRIC DRILLS ARE NO GOOD OUT ON WOODS WHERE THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY FO GET THE TRADITIONAL DRILLS AND SCREW DRIVERS IN ONE THAT CRANKS AROUND PLEASE ALSO THE PRICES WENT FROM 4$ to 40 $ OVER NIGHT FOR SOME THINGS WHY ? WHAT REASONS ?
Whatever you do don’t follow this guide. It is absolutely awful and will make your very angry. The online guide and video guide tell you different lengths and it’s just not a good time.
I love how simple the design is and maximizing the use of all the wood.
One thing I’d change is to use a natural stick as a roost as birds often get arthritis from gripping the same girth roosting pole all day and night, something to consider if you love your birds
Not enough ventilation, especially for southern states. But otherwise, a great little coop.
What would be the best is if there was a list of the supplies you could buy already cut ❤❤❤
Would be nice if you showed the list of things needed in your description too. That way we don't have to keep trying to find it in the video & play/pause/play to get it all copied down
At the end of the first sentence is a link to the list.
Just screen shot every page. You don't have to pause anything.
@erinhasker3720 it's a video....what pages are you talking about?
At the end of the "VIDEO" around 8:28, there are (pages) with writing on them. On those pages are lists of things to get, which you will need for the project. He made it very simple. He even mentions it in his VIDEO that he will share those pages at the end of the VIDEO My suggestion was to screen shot each page, as that is a very simple approach and cuts out you having to write anything down.
that being said, I'm not a complete moron and am quite confident in my ability to differentiate between a video and a page. Perhaps not being a smart-ass to someone attempting to help you would go a lot further. Then again, your comment to begin with was mostly assanine, just due to the fact of had you watched the entire VIDEO you would have seen the pages and would not had to of made a 2nd ignorant comment, to people attempting to help you.
Whatever you do, don't try to cut all the stuff out of the first piece of plywood like he says. Look at the backdoor and the floor he has, they are the same length in the picture but different measurements. If you try, you will come up 3 inches short. The instructions on the website in the description lay it out much better.
This chicken coop is what I have been looking for. I will attempt to build it as instructed and hope it works for me.
The instructions are excellent for this one. We made one with kids as a summer project.
How much did it cost you to make this?
@@glittergirl2245 It costed around ~120$
Holy crap! $120?! I just added up the wood and am looking at $210.90 before tax.
I found this tutorial and thought it would be easy enough to do myself and a good size for a couple chickens, and it WOULD be good if the instructions weren't repeatedly incorrect. I've bought most of the materials and started making cuts, so at this point I'm committed, otherwise I would not continue making this. I haven't finished, but here are the issues I have come across so far:
- Materials lists says to get 3/8-inch exterior rated plywood, but that is not a thickness of treated plywood Home Depot sells and I wasn't able to find it anywhere.
- Material list says you need ten 2x4- inch pieces of lumber, I was able to make all the needed cuts with nine
- Material list says you need three 1x2-inch pieces of lumber, you need five
- Material list says you need 2 galvanized barrel bolts (window bolts), but they are never referenced or used in the instructions, I can't see where they would go in the video or any pictures (the doors are closed with tee hinges)
- The graphics showing the 1x2 lumber cuts don't match the instructions or the provided hyperlinked diagrams
- The six ramp rungs cuts are listed as being 14 inches and then 4 inches in the instructions
I wouldn't recommend trying to just this tutorial unless they make edits to correct it. Also, after researching chickens more this doesn't seem big enough for the 4 chickens its says, unless you bought a smaller bread, the roost is a 2x2 but everything I've seen says they prefer a 4 inch roost and the tee hinges on the doors wouldn't keep any predators out, so the whole coop would need to be protected in other ways.
I love this, I was going to buy a chicken coop last year, but now I want to build my own 😊
I would love it if your video instructions and written instructions on the website matched 👍
How much of an angle to cut the top frame 2x4’s and the 1x2’s???? He never mentions what degree of angle to cut for those top boards
Anyone here recommend a video to follow if this one is not good? I’m looking to get chickens and need to build a small starter coup
Ventilation. If you close that up at night they have no ventilation. If they are not in at night, they are in danger of predation.
Totally agree - a terrible (but fast and easy - so Home Depot loves it) design. I am just getting into chickens but from what I've researched there aren't any features here that I would copy.
Did you even watch the video? He adds vents at the top of each side using a hole saw and circular slatted vents.
Where can I find a list of wood items to buy?
GL
Amazing Job👍👏🔨!
Since prices have gone up, what would it cost now Sept. 2022 to make this?
going to cost almost $200
Don't use pressure treated wood for your coup, its bad for your chickens.
@@speedforhire copper oxide and quaternary ammonium are not things i want in my food.
Just pointing out he deleted his comment, after posting another reply.
I don't believe that 2x2 roost will hold the 30 to 40 lbs of chicken. If this is for 4 chickens...nah. Maybe bantams.
I will pass on this
is the instruction legit? i plan to use this build
No. They are not correct.
Home depot needs to get the tools that are NON ELECTRIC POWERED the type of HAND TOOLS TRADITIONAL FOR LOG CABIN BUILDING ELECTRIC DRILLS ARE NO GOOD OUT ON WOODS WHERE THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY FO GET THE TRADITIONAL DRILLS AND SCREW DRIVERS IN ONE THAT CRANKS AROUND PLEASE ALSO THE PRICES WENT FROM 4$ to 40 $ OVER NIGHT FOR SOME THINGS WHY ? WHAT REASONS ?
Do not try to make this. All of the instructions and materials list are incorrect. Absolutely terrible!!!
No door? Say goodbye to your chickens. rip.
There is a door, it’s the ramp.
@@cocacolatgv raccoons snakes and possums don't know how to "open" ramps then ....I guess....
Whatever you do don’t follow this guide. It is absolutely awful and will make your very angry. The online guide and video guide tell you different lengths and it’s just not a good time.
Man I wish I read this before I cut all the lumber! Now I’m pissed
No thanks. I think this is a terrible design for many reasons.