25 thoughts on “Backyard Chickens – Chicken Coop upgrades and winterization”

  1. What is that opposite the window? Is that a air vent and where did you get
    that and the size of it? Do you think 4x’8′ coop is to small for 6 Rhode
    Island Reds and 6 Barred Rock? Thanks

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  2. Maybe you have shared, but how much did your coop cost you? Your coop is
    impressive, I love all the time saving, mess preventing features.

    Have you considered putting some mesh under the roosts instead of the solid
    board, perhaps with a tray/drawer that will catch the poop underneath?

    Thank you again. Great videos.

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  3. i love your coup… i also want to make it easy to clean. I have 6 chicks
    arriving at the end of the month… I am going to mimic your design as best
    I can… Did you use plans? i also bought the items to make the watering
    bucket… thanks for all the tips

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  4. Do you have a list of materials to build your coop and chicken run? Also a
    blueprint or something to show step by step how you build it. We have 6
    chickens and I really, really like your coop! You’ve put a lot of thought
    and consideration into your layout.

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  5. Do you ever trim the back end of the hens to remove the poo that sticks on
    there feathers before they lay their eggs? I keep looking on my computer
    all about chickens.Thanks

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  6. Thanks for these informative videos. Getting chickens soon. We’ve got to
    get building. This was very helpful. Thanks again.

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  7. Thinking about a rolling coop. the mess that chickens make in the winter is
    hard to clean up when it’s frozen solid.
    what do you think if you had it to do over?

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  8. Hi, sorry if you already replied to my previous comment, but I don’t see
    the Comments for some reason. Where did you get the Wire from? Local or
    did you have it shipped?

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  9. I was wondering about the boards around the run part did you bury them or
    are they just attached to the boards on the ground? A ND what is a good way
    to get the fence tight

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  10. I like the color finish on your coop.Could you tell me the color and
    brand?I live in PA.and tell me were you bought the stain.Thanks ! We are
    looking for a farm and I want a chicken coop.

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  11. Looks like the coop is working out pretty good! Our chickens do just fine
    in the winter with a tarp over most of the coop. We hang a bulb over the
    water and it will work unless we go below freezing for a couple days in a
    row.

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  12. Bro, I love your videos. We are actually in the process of building our
    chicken coop. So, thanks my friend! We have Buff Orpingtons, White Leg
    Something (LOL) and Americaunas. Love them. How long did it take you to
    make yours?! With the additions?!

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