How to Build the ULTIMATE Chicken Coop in 7 Days // Plans Available

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  @alexa574 · 3 years ago

  Lol, my husband did a similar thing.  I asked him to bring home eggs, he brought home 6 chicks, a week later I asked for more eggs again, he brought home 6 more chicks (2 ended up roosters, that's another story).  Needless to say I bought my own eggs next time.  Long story short, many months later, the girls give me eggs every day, and lots of fun chicken entertainment.  I can't imagine my life without them now, I love them, and they are worth the daily effort needed.  I am very grateful my husband "surprised" me.  Hope your wife enjoys her chickens as much as I do.

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• JD

  @jdmokinawa · 2 years ago (edited)

  How to build an amazing coop with 100k worth of amazing tools. What a shop brother.

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• VI

  @victorm7274 · 3 years ago (edited)

  FYI: if your chicken huddle by the door when it’s time to go in the coop. Like mine did. Worried if they’re going to get crushed by the run chicken door. Once the sun starts going down it’s to dark in the coop and they won’t go in because they can’t see. It took me a while but it was a simple fix. I put a light inside on a time to turn on at least an hour before the sun goes down and off an hour once it got dark.

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• CR

  @Crypterchid · 3 years ago

  Another tip: leave at least a 1' overhang on the roof for ventilation and air flow, use 1/4 " caged chicken wire to cover the gaps in the rafters to keep snakes out.

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• LI

  @lisakilthau761 · 3 years ago

  thank goodness my chickens dont have internet

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• CS

  @cs7717 · 3 years ago

  To all the women out there with sweetie-pies like this guy, I hope you fully appreciate and respect what a truly talented, able and great provider you have.  Not everyone is as lucky.  God bless you all.

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• ZE

  @ZeginMakesMusic · 2 years ago (edited)

  While cedar might seem like a sturdy and visually appealing choice, it's important to consider the potential risks it poses to our feathered friends. Cedar contains natural oils and aromatic compounds that can be harmful to chickens, particularly in enclosed spaces like a coop. These compounds can irritate their respiratory systems and lead to health issues over time, even without the use of cedar shavings. Additionally, cedar can be abrasive and uncomfortable for chickens to perch on or walk around. For the well-being of your flock, I'd recommend opting for safer materials like untreated pine or fir for coop construction.

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• JA

  @jae878 · 3 years ago

  Very nice looking chicken coop. But in my opinion to make it the ultimate chicken coop it needs to be setup for the deep litter method. Basically you just need it to have 12-18” of space at the bottom for the litter to build up over time. This is the best and easiest way to keep chickens in a stationary coop design. The way it works is you start with a layer of dry wood shavings to cover the floor of the coop. Once that gets soiled you just cover it with another layer of shavings. You continue doing this for as long as your coop has the space for the litter to build up. The beauty of this method is the carbon (wood shavings) absorb and offset the manure load eliminating any smell and composting at the same time. I used this method when I started out with chickens several years ago and went a full 18 months before cleaning the litter out of my coop that housed 20+ hens. You could open my hen house and not even smell a chicken. And if you did it was time for a layer of shavings. When cleaning out the litter it just smells like dirt. Great compost for the garden. <br>I would recommend cutting the bottom 12-18” off of you access door and making it a separate door that only opens when it is time to clean out the litter. <br>This also works outside in their run area. You might start with a nice grassy spot for them but they will quickly destroy all of that grass. Once that happens get some free wood chips from a local tree company or saw mill and put that down in their run areas. I put a heavy layer down to start with then just mix the manure in as it gets soiled. That way I didn’t need to have a pile of Woodchips somewhere. Use these methods and enjoy your backyard chickens without the smell of the chickens. <br>Good luck!! Thanks for sharing.

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• CH

  @ChristisKing5683 · 2 years ago

  Awesome build don&apos;t forget your vents!

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• LO

  @lordfaladar6261 · 3 years ago

  needs ventilation. and roosting bars should hold 3 or 4 chickens each as they like to huddle together for both warmth and comfort.

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• CA

  @carolewarrenrealtor · 3 years ago

  OMG ... dude what a freakin crazy build...best coop ever. Loved how the wife simply melted when introduced to the babies. Your attention to detail - so meticulous and the precision showed true craftsmanship. The time invested and joy building was impressive ... &nbsp;absolutely loved it. I want chix and a tricked out coop to house them 😆. &nbsp;Can&apos;t wait to see how you accommodate the external surrounding.

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• VL

  @vlunceford · 3 years ago

  Beautiful coop! I’d love to see it with the run completed. I’ve wanted chickens for years and given today’s “egg-conomy,” it might be time and I would LOVE a coop just like your Coup da Villa!

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