I built this chicken coop using 2 interior doors and scrap wood from a local construction job. The siding was a freebie from craigslist, and the two windows were scavenged from the dump. All in all the only thing I needed to buy was a 12 foot 2×4, hinges for the windows, some chicken wire, and some foam insulation for all the gaps. The roost was made from a closet rod. I have since recieved a 12 foot by 12 by 12 by 8 by 8 six foot tall dog pen for free to give them a large area to run when they are locked in. I let them free range when I’m home but due to some dog attacks I keep them in the pen otherwise. The sliding door is not on any tracks it just slides freely and has been working ok for about a year. This coop holds my 8 hens in comfort, and was intentionally left on the small side for the cold New Hampshire winters, so they could stay warm with their body heat. The drop light seen had been used on the very cold nights and was on a timer during the short winter days, so they would still produce eggs, but they keep pecking the bulb out, so I will need to think up something better for next winter. Thanks for looking at my first youtube vid.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
hey, whatever works! i just noticed how steep it is, but that’s cool…if the chickens like it.
It is a little bit steep, and I was going to change it but the chickens never had any problems with it so I just left it. It’s been that way for over 2 years now. FYI I changed my screen name and added many new vids under the name outofworkbum if anyone is interested.
chicken ladder/ramp looks a little steep…
Awsome idea on using the doors. I would have never though of that. I may have to try it.
Nice especially since it,s recycled. those chickens look like big ones!
nice video
cool chicken coop. i made mine from an old shed and plywood and chicken wire. cost $50.00
Tajmahen? HAHAHAHA! OK, that’s totally funny. Nice mix of hens by the way.
Possibly just a small section of chicken wire to protect the bulb would work. Easy fix.