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Chicken coupeWe decided to get chickens so I built a custom coop. After doing some research I decided to build it off the ground for safety from foxes and ease of cleaning. Simply put the wheel burrow at the coop door and sweep the contents off the vinyl floor straight into the wheel burrow, no need to climb in. There is also easy access to the nesting box along the side for egg collection. An automated door from the coop to the run opens and closes during set times. When we are home during the day the chickens free range around the backyard. If we aren't home and want to keep them safe they can stay in the run.
Materials
70 x 35 treated pine
Fence palings
140 x 19 treated pine
90 x 90 treated pine
Roofing sheets
Wire mesh
Pavers
Vinyl flooring
Hinges
Screws
Nails
Staples
Cement
Door latch
Glass
Tools
Drop saw
Nail gun
Impact driver
Drill
Staple gun
Hammer
Steps
Step 1
1. Decide location
Step 2
2. Build frame
Step 3
3. Add fence palings and roof
Step 4
4. Build chicken run and add wire
Step 5
5. Add pavers
Step 6
Add wire and gate to section off backyard.
Hello @DIYJT11
Thank you very much for sharing the assembly steps and materials of your Chicken coop. You've certainly thought this through looking at the design you've made. A dedicated spot for egg laying and easy access for egg collection.
Having that large access door for cleaning is very clever, and I agree that being able to bring a wheelbarrow to the cage itself makes it so much more convenient.
Again, thanks for sharing such a great project.
Eric
