Caron
Becoming a Leader

D.I.Y. chicken coop

Love all the tips and posts of DIY projects. I’m an absolute beginner and my first major project is my chicken coop. This has been 12 months in the making with “extensions” along the way.

 

I started with the main structure, then added a run (although they free range throughout the day) and then some shelter with a verandah as the tree protecting it had to be removed due to borers.

 

Six months on and with the girls going to bed early and I’m now getting home in the dark, I now need to add an automatic chicken door - has anyone done this? Any suggestions? I’m in Brisbane. 

 

First stage ... coop (2x1 metre)

 

Second stage ... 3x 1 m run

 

The run wire was dug underneath the soil to prevent predators entering

 

Finished design ... cafe blind and privacy / weather screen

 

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StevieB
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

Re: DYI - chicken coop a few pics of a coop I built, lol

Hi @Caron,

 

Any updates on version two of your coop? We'd love to see any progress you've made.

 

Stevie

 

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