Originally Posted By: Dogfish


Sure I would like to see some coop pictures



Well here you go- please note I have no skills as a builder so there may be some issues with the construction.

This coop is sided with salvage shiplap, I tried to use salvage lumber as much as possible.

The floor is 2X6 cardecking, joist are 2X8 treated

This coop is totally over built if I was to do it again I would make it much lighter. I have moved this several times with a small trailer, if I move it again it will be to someone elses home.

In other words- while there may be one or two good ideas here don't copy this.

One thing that I want to point out is its elevated off the ground- chicken feed attracts RATS. If you have your coop on the ground, you are creating a idea habitat for them to live breed multiply.

Later JY


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Description: Exterior nesting box

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Description: Interior shot of the sliding door, note the 12 OZ egg weight that helps the door slide.

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Description: Side view of coop showing, man door sliding door and some, exterior nesting box

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Description: Wire under roost, this is the wrong size wire. The wire should be of large enough mesh to allow the poop to fall through. While keeping a small predator like a mink/weasel from gaining access

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Description: Kiddo earing her cash


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