You were the first thing to pop up when I searched for this coop for reviews. We had a big homemade contraption at our last home but we are just now ready to get started with chickens in our new home and this will be perfect.
Hi! Old video I know -- but I'm wondering what is that material you put to extend the roof above the nesting boxes? I'm getting this coop set up in the next few days and I'm not sure what to tell the people at the store what I'm looking for...the keywords I'm putting in Google aren't finding it. Is it a kind of underlayment or the water/ice shield? Or something else?
Thanks...I'm thinking if I can't find the rubbery piece you have to just bend up some metal flashing like a gutter over the nesting boxes as well as the doors, figure that'd also do the trick
I just love your set up and all of your ideas! You really made this coop something special. We have a small store bought coop/run for our silkies but built a coop/run for out larger hens. It’s nice if you have the time and skills to build a good one but with modifications these store bought coops are a good option. I just wish the wood wasn’t so thin. My silkies did good all winter in WI in it though. Used lots of plastic. I love you videos and hope your son is doing well!
I have 4 Easter Eggers and want to get 2 or 4 orphingtons. But eventually want all orphington. I'm wanting to get a coop that will grow with me. And I figure a 10'× 20' run attached for the girls to roam. Lots of toys and a nice dust bath and per he's in the run.
great update! I'm slowly putting my "Ohmaha" together and appreciate you showing all the upgrades and hacks you did. Mine will be outside but under a metal roof that's over my pen and that should help keep the 'weather' out! I have 4 hens now but will be getting 4 more chicks soon. : )
I've had mine for 3 and a half years, and I moved it with a hand truck around my farm during that time. Well, it fell apart last week. Granted, I should of strengthened it with plywood gussets... it was on my list to do.. oh well. Over the years I've had to do a lot of repair. But I'm looking to buy another one, but this time I will be putting it together with glue along with the screws provided and I will strengthen the corners with plywood gussets. I paid $358.00 for it from Family Farm and Home when it was on sale. They now have them listed at $499.00, but are out of stock. just my 2cents worth.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that. Reinforcing is a good idea - you could also buy longer screws, and maybe weatherproofing it will help the wood stay stronger? I know all coop kit prices have gone up and it’s ridiculous. I hope you’re able to get one again! ✌🏼❤️🐓
Great review of this coop! We just moved up into the mountains, and aside from tips from locals, this review really helps with considerations for modification. I am going to check your other videos concerning the automated door and adding solar, but, that one section with all the tech does seem like a convenient compartment for stuff like that!
Hey! Yeah for a coop kit it’s really well made, especially the design with two “floors” of roost bars and all the access doors. The only question now is if you can get it at a good price! Let me know if you have questions about the mods!
Hi! You can look it up here on my channel - it does fit if you make a basic wood frame around the doorway. Mine is Rural 365 but it does have another name (got confusing with the brands as you’ll see when you look up the video). ✌🏼❤️🐓
Honestly no - it’s a great setup as long as you get a good price. Best coop kit I’ve seen. All the roost bars and space, and all the access doors. I did do a few hacks like modifying the roost bars, making the extra corner into storage (chickens can’t access it now), sealing it… but overall it’s awesome design.
No there isn’t. I have an automatic coop door that locks down (I have a video about it if you want to see) and the Aivituvin coop that I have does have a locking door at the top of the ramp if you want to see that too!
I try to do about a foot or so but it’s not precise 😎 just depends on which flagstone/bricks I have laying around! ✌🏻❤️🐓 and some waterers/feeders can be hung, but they’re so heavy (mine are at least ten pounds/five gallons) that I worry it’ll rip out the frame it’s hanging on!
You’re so welcome! I feel like it’s better for the chickens to have things off the ground. And you can always place a tray or even a cookie sheet under the feed to save what falls (some chickens can be really messy!).
Thanks for this review, it’s great and love how you share the improvements you made. I’m planning on getting for my flock of 6 and this review helped made the decision. I wish you had tips for chickens in the winter.
Hi! I do have info on how to help chickens in the winter. We don’t have feet of snow here but we do get below freezing. Don’t worry though, as long as the flock has clean water and food (not frozen) and a safe dry place to get out of the elements, they do just fine in winter!
I have this one, omg i took out the panels for coop space I put blankets on the top during the winter, did you paint the top white? Curious if it worked
This may sound weird but I'm looking at this coop for my pot belly pig. I want to be able to leave her out in my backyard and I think this would be perfect to give her some shade underneath as well as a warm house in the winter and then she has the full backyard as her run. Think it would hold 150 lb pot belly pig?
Hi! Oh I’m so glad they’re helpful. I’m always here if you have questions down the line. As far as the sealant, it really does not matter as long as it is an exterior sealant. The one we have right now is by Minwax and it is labeled a clear satin spar urethane, which protects from sunlight, rain and moisture, and temperature changes.
I love your videos so much! You’re such a great mama, chickens and kids. Sending love to your family from CA ❤️ 🤗
You were the first thing to pop up when I searched for this coop for reviews. We had a big homemade contraption at our last home but we are just now ready to get started with chickens in our new home and this will be perfect.
Hi! Old video I know -- but I'm wondering what is that material you put to extend the roof above the nesting boxes? I'm getting this coop set up in the next few days and I'm not sure what to tell the people at the store what I'm looking for...the keywords I'm putting in Google aren't finding it. Is it a kind of underlayment or the water/ice shield? Or something else?
Hi! I have a coop playlist which has the modifications that I did, but originally it’s a gutter/roof piece. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Thanks...I'm thinking if I can't find the rubbery piece you have to just bend up some metal flashing like a gutter over the nesting boxes as well as the doors, figure that'd also do the trick
I just love your set up and all of your ideas! You really made this coop something special. We have a small store bought coop/run for our silkies but built a coop/run for out larger hens. It’s nice if you have the time and skills to build a good one but with modifications these store bought coops are a good option. I just wish the wood wasn’t so thin. My silkies did good all winter in WI in it though. Used lots of plastic. I love you videos and hope your son is doing well!
Thanks so much! This is so kind. We have fun out here too and trying to make it as cute as possible. And I agree with the coop quality too.
Thanks for everything! Your videos are wonderful
Thank you! We’ve had such a difficult last few months. Kind words go a long way to help. ✌🏼❤️🐓
Probably a crazy question, when you have the two levels of perches, how do they not poop on eachother?
Ummmmm. They don’t. 😄😄😄 $hit happens! But it’s not common and their feathers are waterproof so I very rarely see anything stick.
@@realsimplemama Thanks for keeping it real RSM : )
I have 4 Easter Eggers and want to get 2 or 4 orphingtons. But eventually want all orphington. I'm wanting to get a coop that will grow with me. And I figure a 10'× 20' run attached for the girls to roam. Lots of toys and a nice dust bath and per he's in the run.
great update! I'm slowly putting my "Ohmaha" together and appreciate you showing all the upgrades and hacks you did. Mine will be outside but under a metal roof that's over my pen and that should help keep the 'weather' out! I have 4 hens now but will be getting 4 more chicks soon. : )
I've had mine for 3 and a half years, and I moved it with a hand truck around my farm during that time. Well, it fell apart last week. Granted, I should of strengthened it with plywood gussets... it was on my list to do.. oh well. Over the years I've had to do a lot of repair. But I'm looking to buy another one, but this time I will be putting it together with glue along with the screws provided and I will strengthen the corners with plywood gussets. I paid $358.00 for it from Family Farm and Home when it was on sale. They now have them listed at $499.00, but are out of stock.
just my 2cents worth.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that. Reinforcing is a good idea - you could also buy longer screws, and maybe weatherproofing it will help the wood stay stronger? I know all coop kit prices have gone up and it’s ridiculous. I hope you’re able to get one again! ✌🏼❤️🐓
Great review of this coop! We just moved up into the mountains, and aside from tips from locals, this review really helps with considerations for modification. I am going to check your other videos concerning the automated door and adding solar, but, that one section with all the tech does seem like a convenient compartment for stuff like that!
Hey! Yeah for a coop kit it’s really well made, especially the design with two “floors” of roost bars and all the access doors. The only question now is if you can get it at a good price! Let me know if you have questions about the mods!
Where did you get your automatic coop door? We have the same coop and are looking for one that will fit
Hi! You can look it up here on my channel - it does fit if you make a basic wood frame around the doorway. Mine is Rural 365 but it does have another name (got confusing with the brands as you’ll see when you look up the video). ✌🏼❤️🐓
Any regrets with it or issues ? I just got one the other day and I’m putting it together this weekend
Honestly no - it’s a great setup as long as you get a good price. Best coop kit I’ve seen. All the roost bars and space, and all the access doors. I did do a few hacks like modifying the roost bars, making the extra corner into storage (chickens can’t access it now), sealing it… but overall it’s awesome design.
Is there a door at the top of the ramp for extra security at night
No there isn’t. I have an automatic coop door that locks down (I have a video about it if you want to see) and the Aivituvin coop that I have does have a locking door at the top of the ramp if you want to see that too!
What are you using for your bedding?
Hi! There’s pine shavings in the nesting boxes and PDZ horse stall refresher under the roosts. Avoid cedar as the dust in it is dangerous to chickens.
Can you use that extra space with the feeder or waterer?
Hi! You mean on the second story? I don’t think so, it’s not really tall enough unless you just used small bowls. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I'm thinking of mounting the coop to a 4×4 all around the coop then papers over a wire ground cover. Yep. I'm safety conscious.
great video. you helped me with my purchase,. well done and thank you
How many birds are you housing in the Omaha coop
How high do you place your watered/ feeder on blocks?
I try to do about a foot or so but it’s not precise 😎 just depends on which flagstone/bricks I have laying around! ✌🏻❤️🐓 and some waterers/feeders can be hung, but they’re so heavy (mine are at least ten pounds/five gallons) that I worry it’ll rip out the frame it’s hanging on!
@@realsimplemama thank you’ setting up my first coop and this helps
You’re so welcome! I feel like it’s better for the chickens to have things off the ground. And you can always place a tray or even a cookie sheet under the feed to save what falls (some chickens can be really messy!).
chickens on the top pooping on the lower hens. No good….nice review though 👍🏼 Smart upgrades too
Good point! Roost bars are arranged so that can’t happen but with multi levels you do need to be aware of where the bombs will land 🤣💩🐓💩
Thanks for this review, it’s great and love how you share the improvements you made. I’m planning on getting for my flock of 6 and this review helped made the decision. I wish you had tips for chickens in the winter.
Hi! I do have info on how to help chickens in the winter. We don’t have feet of snow here but we do get below freezing. Don’t worry though, as long as the flock has clean water and food (not frozen) and a safe dry place to get out of the elements, they do just fine in winter!
USE WHITE RUBBERIZED PAINT IT WILL REFLECT LIGHT I USED IT ON A MOBILE HOME IN ARIZONA. IT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE
I’ve thought about doing this - thanks!
I have this one, omg i took out the panels for coop space I put blankets on the top during the winter, did you paint the top white? Curious if it worked
You know, I haven’t yet but I’m also wondering if it’ll help. I’ll look into it more and record if I do it 👍🏼
This may sound weird but I'm looking at this coop for my pot belly pig. I want to be able to leave her out in my backyard and I think this would be perfect to give her some shade underneath as well as a warm house in the winter and then she has the full backyard as her run. Think it would hold 150 lb pot belly pig?
Hey! I’m not sure. I’d contact the manufacturer and see what they think!
TAKE OUT ONE FAN. THERE FIGHTING EACH OTHER. HAVE ONE FAN SUCK THE AIR OUT, RATHER THAN TRYING TO PUSH AIR THROUGH
Oh to clarify, they’re both rotating to suck out air since the hottest air rises to the top.
your videos on the Omaha coop are life savers! thank u. which wood sealer did u use?
Hi! Oh I’m so glad they’re helpful. I’m always here if you have questions down the line. As far as the sealant, it really does not matter as long as it is an exterior sealant. The one we have right now is by Minwax and it is labeled a clear satin spar urethane, which protects from sunlight, rain and moisture, and temperature changes.
How many chickens do you have in this one ?
Eight!
@@realsimplemama ok thank you simple mama ! I finished mine this morning and going to get 7 hens now! Thank you for the awesome videos :)
What are you using for the bedding?
Hi! I have pine shavings in the nesting boxes and PDZ stall refresher under the roosts.