Re: Chicken coop deluxe

DIYJT11

We 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.

EricL

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

DIYJT11

Thank you @EricL. I added a few extra photos to better show what you have described above.

Chicken coop deluxe