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@ohroonoko
Жыл бұрын
Great instructional video. Great woodworking techniques here. Specifically for a chicken coup, there are several points to be mindful of to improve on your next coop build. Ventilation and drafts, chicken wire vs ½" hardware cloth, roosting bars, chicken ramp, and extra predator proofing (on the ground perimeter, rafter openings and fasteners). Ventilation can enter the lower end of the rafters and exit the higher end, but it would be better to add vents high up on the side walls. Make sure the vents are higher than where the chickens will ne roosting so they don't feel a draft. Seal the door against a draft. Poor ventilation can be detrimental to the health of chickens, and drafts can be deadly for chickens. Chicken wire is universally unacceptable for securing chickens against predators. Chicken wire keeps chickens in, but large and determined predators like foxes, raccoons, possums, skunks, cats and dogs, falcons and owls can shred it. Smaller predators like snakes and weasels can slip right through. And mice and rats will be able to enter the run for food and water. You also want to bury hardware cloth around the perimeter, extending out at least 18"-24" to discourage digging. You can cover it with topsoil or landscaping rocks. And don't forget to seal openings in tbe rafters with hardware cloth as well. It should be fastened well with nails or screws with washers every foot or so, and 18 gauge staples inbetween. Also, the lid on the nesting boxes needs a predator-proof latch. Raccoons can defeat simple latches and that lid is not heavy enough to keep them out of it. Remember, raccoons can climb, squeeze through, throw their weight arpund, push and pull. They open trash can and dumpster lids all the time. Even in urban and suburban environments, you would be surprised what predators lurk at night. Some chickens will be sliding on that ramp. They need better traction. Install some treads on the ramp with your trim wood. The greater the incline of the ramp, the more treads needed. Roosting bars should not be so flat as the 4" side of a 2x4. They do not like to sleep perfectly flat-footed. At least, take your router and bullnose the corners so they can comfortably wrap their feet around the edge instead of wrapping their feet around a sharp 90⁰ corner, and use the 2" side up. 2x3's would be better if you've got them. Lastly, the slide-out poop tray is convenient. I did not see any handles on the board to pull it out. Maybe I missed it. This could be a rope handle. Keep in mind that the nesting boxes also need to be cleaned, so you might want to design a convenient way to sweep those out as well.
@albertojimenezmarin3804
Жыл бұрын
It's great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan's kzitem.infoUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.
@magnuman008
Жыл бұрын
looks great but I think ventilation ports should be added to keep coops well vented during hot days and reduce moisture buildup during the cold days
@hubcap_
Жыл бұрын
Agree, and add grips on the ramp
@calamity0.o
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the window could be a mesh vent instead with a removable glass pane for winter.
@Brian18741
2 жыл бұрын
5⭐ chicken coop, great build! 👌👍Dunno about your area but in mine you usually do well to bury the chicken wire 8 or more inches into the ground to stop foxes and other predators from digging their way in. 👍
@alantran6901
2 жыл бұрын
You should turn your nail gun 90° when nailing vertically. It will reduce all the blow out your always having.
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful note Alan. I'll have to keep that in mind next time.
@Wagner-Spraytech
2 жыл бұрын
The chickens will be living in style! We're glad you had the Wagner sprayer to apply the finishing touches
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely made life easier on this project. Thanks so much for all the support.
@JEEPLIFE121
Жыл бұрын
awesome job 👍 FYI raccoons/fox's will be able to push underneath the netting underneath the coop, you need to put a frame around the bottom and staple the netting to it like you did the run. Also put a lock on the laying box. I lost chickens because raccoons are too smart
@dleland71
Жыл бұрын
I noticed that too. Also, bury 18-24" in the ground to keep 'diggers' out.
@lechatbotte.
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh Brent’s up with the chickens lol
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
As always LOL! :)
@josephinegrefalda678
2 ай бұрын
I love your carpentry techniques. I’m a woman but wish I can do kind of doing it my way 😊
@ThorTyrker
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, amazing job! You just gave me great ideas about my next chicken coop :) As a chicken keeper and a very amateur dyi person, however, I would like to point out some issues that I learned only by keeping chickens, if I may. I would recommend wires in the windows covered by a slideable plate from outside instead of glass: chickens need good air ventillation. Also, after I spent considerable amount of time trying to clean the nesting boxes, I made the front panels of the boxes completely removable in the manner as you did with the dividers (except for the two laths are not on the base but on the side, so the closed lid holds the front panel in place, that made the cleaning process so much easier. I also connected the legs of the coop with laths at the bottom to fasten the wire to that also, just to be more safe. One or two feets deep guard around and under the walls also required - wire, tiles, bricks, whatever - to prevent animals that desire some chicken for dinner, from digging in - but I guess that is not your job to do :) I so envy your tool set btw :)
@gingerlovewedderburn153
Жыл бұрын
This is the most informative video that I’ve seen for a novice to build a chicken coop for my chickens. The thing is that most of the coops are designed with large fowl chickens in mind. I have Silkie chickens which are a bantam breed so I need a coop that is half the the height off the ground than most chicken coops because they don’t really like heights. Additionally, the roosting bars need to be at least half the height off the floor of the coop so the coop itself doesn’t need to be so tall. If you are really interested in designing a coop for my needs, I would really like a design that meets theses requirements. I would love to have a 4x8 platform with the last foot at the end for the nesting boxes 4x1, leaving the main coop with the dimensions 4x7. The opening to the run on the opposite wall of the nesting boxes and the cleaning door for my access on the long side. I’ve never seen it before, but I was thinking that a drop bottom with hinges on one side for cleaning would work best for a coop this size except not dropping under the nest box. Even if it was two sections of 4x3 1/2 drop bottoms with a 2x4 beam between them. And then a beam between the nest boxes and the rest of the coop. I know that’s a lot to ask but if you would like to design something like this it would be exactly what I would need.😊 Is there a way to contact you? Ginger
@miguelcjr777
2 жыл бұрын
Damn Brent chicken coops too..... nice
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta trying something new right?! haha. Thanks for watching Miguel.
@beaubellamy2999
Ай бұрын
Pretty sweet man!
@WRMonger1
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a pipe stall out back that my horse refuses to stay in and I started converting it into a chicken stall/run/yard. I’ve got it enclosed in some chicken proof fencing and I’m going to top it with anti bird netting to keep predators out. This chicken coop is perfect to finish this area and I won’t have to build an eight foot chicken run onto the coop. Thanks for the video. Best and most detailed one that I’ve seen so far… guess I can stop looking and start building now.
@meeemeee1933
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I was just thinking about how to build a chicken coop! I know it won't be as nice as yours, but you've inspired me 😀 I would love to see you build different sizes of chicken coops. You are an inspiration to me 😊
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and the very kind words. Truly appreciate them. Plans coming soon. If I were to make a different size is the one in particular you would like to see?
@meeemeee1933
2 жыл бұрын
Good Morning! 🤔 about 6ft long by 3ft wide for the nesting area and then a run area. I live in a neighborhood and our town allows 4 chickens. I truly appreciate Any help 🙂 Thank you so much!!
@shawnbestsr5901
Жыл бұрын
Love how quick and simple the coop is. I need the cut sheet for the coop.
@daliddleOne
Жыл бұрын
Really nice! Now I just have to convince my husband that we need chickens!!! Thank you for a very easy to understand chicken coop build!
@peterburkey3740
Жыл бұрын
Fancy little chicken coop! However, I am concerned those Chickies are going to become supper for foxes raccoons possums or whatever. I like the dusk and dawn automatic door! That may do the trick. It would be really good to have buried some type of fencing a foot or so into the ground so predators cannot get in. Also, traditional chicken wire is very, very easily dismantled by predators like raccoons. A few staples on chicken wire won’t last long. Just a little bit of advice from someone who has seen a LOT of chickens disappear to raccoons!
@julietphillips1991
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! This can easily be so much more than a chicken coop!
@DismasM
2 жыл бұрын
No kidding. My dad could've raised 4 kids in that thing.
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Well this family does have three young kids so I'm sure they will have many uses for it haha!
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
LOL! Bunkbeds anyone?!
@perrycox1115
6 ай бұрын
We just watched your video and I want to commend you on your skills, unreal! I'm a carpenter myself and am super impressed, gonna try my luck at one of these...have a blessed day
@JoseGarcia-ph2ir
Жыл бұрын
well I think you sold me on the wagner sprayer because I sure love how even that looks as well as how fast it seems to go. I am almost done with my coop and it has been a nightmare. But in the end, my girls will be happy
@lordfaladar6261
Жыл бұрын
needs some ventilation there.
@hectormaldonado4369
Жыл бұрын
hi! Really nice chicken coop and run. Ive picked up some good ideas to build mine. If you dont mind, I think it needs two important details: one, some plastic or metal to cover the nesting boxes so the water doesnt run inside, and two, the ramp needs some sticks attached on top (simulating a ladder) so the chickens dont slip off when they go out or into the coop. Finally, chicken poop is rather toxic, so it also needs some ventilation (by drilling some holes on the walls you can do it very easily). Greetings!
@WRMonger1
Жыл бұрын
I thought that he was going to leave the angled opening at the roof/wall intersect open but he went all of the way to the roof with the wall. Put sealed flashing over the holes to prevent water from getting into the coop. 23:24
@heatherwilliams1538
25 күн бұрын
Very nice work
@iancarry
2 жыл бұрын
wow .. you and Robert from Under Dunn have best coops in the towns ... this could be some epic battle :)
@alenewalker1188
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. Step by step. Thank you so much. It is in my favorites bar for when I build it.
@sv160
Жыл бұрын
Love this chicken coop. Like made for me, lol. 😊Yeah awesome size for 2 to 3 chickens. Love the height and under the coop you can have the water and feeder. Thanks for posting
@2015gtbass
Жыл бұрын
I think it can't hold more than that.
@Scorch2534
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I'm going to take some of these designs and incorporate them into my build!
@jimmyponds5504
Жыл бұрын
To say the least, you are quite talented!! Enjoyed this presentation!!
@marleyeve51
Жыл бұрын
Great approach to the design. It only needs improved ventilation and suggest covering that piece of OSB or the floor to be covered with a piece of remnant sheet vinyl to make cleaning out easier.
@Ola-jh9dj
Жыл бұрын
Have you made a 10x8 coop with the plan without the run?
@faltio69
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Well built Chicken coop. I must say 1/2” wire cloth is recommended over chicken wire to keep out mice/rats as they can easily squeeze through the hole. Also, add ventilations on all 4 sides of the henhouse. Other than that I’d order one from you!
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a great and helpful not Benjamin. Thanks for the suggestion and I'll let the client know that. Thanks for watching.
@jesusislord2149
Жыл бұрын
Do you think 1/2” would be enough even for small rats? Or would you recommend 1/4”?
@StudCity718
Жыл бұрын
@@jesusislord2149 we use 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth. Chicken wire isn't strong enough IMO. Costs a bit more but think it's worth it. It can also be stapled like chicken wire
@juleswins3
Жыл бұрын
Without framework around the bottom of the house where the chicken wire is stapled, it will be very easy for a predator to slip under the wire. If the chickens begin dust bathing near the wire once the grass is gone, it will also be easy for them to slip under the wire.
@yaqoobtabsu3362
Жыл бұрын
awesome
@eveturner1260
Жыл бұрын
Great coop, also liked the Wagner sprayer.
@wrenching5483
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff there. I really appreciate the ideas
@rebeccaplumlee9601
Жыл бұрын
Pretty. But needs ventilation. Only 2 or 3 chickens should b here
@raquelrosales6453
Жыл бұрын
Nice beautiful chicken coops beautiful than my house
@NathanScaglione100G
Жыл бұрын
I'm strongly considering this coop, but in reverse. And roof to save the rain water. Maybe 4' × 8' or 10'
@neilmccartney9987
2 жыл бұрын
Have absolutely no need for a chicken coop but after watching I want one. Also very similar way to make a small play hove for young kids just without the cage 🤣🤣
@susanvaughn741
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a coop made for making you work. No commercial coop would be made this way. You need heavy wire mesh for the floor so you don’t end up shoveling shit every week. Then you need an automatic chicken door, auto feeder, auto water, and auto egg catcher. Nice build!
@dirk5950
2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Dirk.
@vladatkachenko2094
Жыл бұрын
Ventilation, the wholes in the net are big enough for rodents to get through, the nest roof needs the same roofing, it’s better to put the base on the rocks so the water from the rains could go through and save wood….
@draenesteron
2 жыл бұрын
Super nice 😊 I'd advice you to making it, finding another solution than a hatch above the nesting hens. This is really stressing for them.
@franklugo6928
Жыл бұрын
Plus it will leak if the rain is blowing in the right direction.
@judyhowell6742
Жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Great instructions. What about ventilation for the coop?
@juliaarnold1813
Жыл бұрын
I love this i would definitly like dementions a coop for 6 chickens
@alishuseynov4521
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos! Makes me wanna start crafting my own things, but I'm no good craftsman haha. Keep up the great work! - esteban
@freeyoutubemusic1779
Жыл бұрын
Good video
@battlebornoutreachministri5073
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Gonna follow your plans but little bigger
@tunafishjoe
2 жыл бұрын
The nicest chicken coop I've seen on KZitem! Good job! What were your material costs? How many hours did you put into it?
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gordon and good questions. Materials where right around $1,200 and I'd say it took me about 35 hours total to build.
@tunafishjoe
2 жыл бұрын
@@BYOTools Not bad at all! Thanks for the reply.
@dellaangel
2 жыл бұрын
Im trying this now but using wood from pallets. Wish me luck
@stevenssendegeya7945
Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@sparrowmoses48
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Well done. A few suggestions: - yes, THE COOP NEEDS VENTILATION. Even just a few holes near the high end of the roof will vent ammonia, etc. Do your own research. - in that vein, WINDOWS SHOULD OPEN. Otherwise it becomes a hotbox. - YOU WANT A LOCK ON THE EGG DOOR. Raccoons are notorious and very deft. You need a two-step lock, not just a hook. Same with the main access door. - CHICKEN WIRE will keep chickens in, but not predators out. This includes neighborhood dogs. Coons just reach into the wire and pull a chicken out piece by piece. Hardware cloth is better. - I assume food and water is hung at the run's main entrance. Where are the hooks?
@dhesgonzales9840
Жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@walterrodrigues9077
Жыл бұрын
Great 😊
@Babymommalove
5 ай бұрын
i wanna see different sizes!!!!
@WRMonger1
Жыл бұрын
On a side note, I think that I would have put gussets on the legs to ensure that it won’t collapse with the chickens and eggs inside. Also chicken wire underneath the entire thing. We had a opossum find it’s way into one of ours and it was traumatizing for the chickens. Didn’t lay eggs for weeks.
@Erik-pr2rf
2 жыл бұрын
make steps about an inch high and the width of the chicken rramp so the chickens have something to grab onto with their talons as they go down the ramp ( i didnt see those on the ramp in your video )
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion Erik and I'll make sure that ramp has some type of tracking like that :)
@Erik-pr2rf
2 жыл бұрын
@@BYOTools glad to hear. Don't need hurt poultry
@DeleRT83TV
2 жыл бұрын
To add to this: if you ever notice your chickens are not laying eggs: a bit of a draft is something they do not like at all (which the big door probably will cause)
@skitzochik
2 жыл бұрын
very nice
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Amber.
@tedcummings5302
7 ай бұрын
I would like plans For a cube size to accommodate 2 to 4 dozen chickens.
@linqt9504
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!
@nightknightlegion1273
Жыл бұрын
Lmbo, I think you might of just saved me. The part where you locked yourself inside with the latch is the same system I'm going to use.
@sherreeroper7656
Жыл бұрын
Pretty fancy, I'd live in there. I gotta be cheaper when I build my coop. No trim and OSB. No floor,hardware cloth w hay on top..cheap like that.
@tami2170
Жыл бұрын
We use plexiglass in our chicken coop windows so they don't get broken and shattered and glass everywhere
@Keith.Zielinski
2 жыл бұрын
As always quality work! Their flock will be happy! 🐣
@TheRedbone0165
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is a really nice chicken coop! I wished you were near me, so I could hire you to build me one…😂Yes, I would love to see you build different sizes, as well. Thank you for sharing this project with us!❤❤❤
@robertthrem3382
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a portajohn
@jaimemerino8176
Жыл бұрын
Great work!
@RLMUnbelievaaable
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job.
@CJCaptJack
Жыл бұрын
Love the design. Have you built one double the size to house more chickens?
@deanabossio3091
Жыл бұрын
Very nice! I would add one inch strips to the ladder so they won't won't slide down or slip off and I would add the chicken wire at the base so predators can't dig. Love the holes in the nesting boxes too!
@JARMade
2 жыл бұрын
If you ever need a stunt double to do your intros let me know haha i know your intros word for words now 😅
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Haha I'll keep that in mind so I don't get myself stuck in a chicken coop again haha! Thanks for watching and keep up the amazing work on your channel.
@JARMade
2 жыл бұрын
@@BYOTools Thank You!
@StraightWayOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Did you leave those small gaps between the roof/rafters and the walls? Perhaps more chicken wire/mesh in those spots will keep mice out and provide a little more ventilation?
@destnychild
Жыл бұрын
It's look awesome
@ghsbgyzh
Жыл бұрын
Wahoo😊
@zoesisavangone1646
Жыл бұрын
How much for you chicken coop for sales? I have 4 chicken
@apaiincanada
Жыл бұрын
I love it!!!!!
@marvinarizandieta287
Жыл бұрын
make one more and i will buy it .let me know tx
@winkfinkerstien1957
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Would love to have one of this quality. 😎👍🏻
@nicolenapolitano5200
8 ай бұрын
Can you make a smaller one 😊
@sarahdavis3404
2 жыл бұрын
There ends up being a gap towards the top for ventilation, right? Love this.
@TMBS_Lxcid
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome but I will say instead of using chicken wire use hardware cloth because raccoons and other night predator will find a way in and kill your chickens so be careful
@Fordgroup00
13 күн бұрын
Chickens will cut their necks on chicken wire, too
@alonzohollingsworth7712
2 жыл бұрын
Well done build.
@gslavik
2 жыл бұрын
My concern would be predators digging under the chicken wire.
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have experience with stopping predators from doing that? Thanks for watching.
@erynmcallister
Жыл бұрын
@@BYOTools 1/4” 18 gauge hardware cloth. You secure it to the leg posts, leaving no gaps, from the floor to the ground. Dig down about a foot and then outward, also a foot, and bend the hardware cloth out into the trench you’ve made. Place bricks or large rocks on the outward bending portion and cover with earth, gravel, or whatever suits you. Inside of the crawl space, put a layer of hardware cloth 8-12” underground and then cover with earth, then whatever will be used in run and crawl space. 👍
@Brian18741
2 жыл бұрын
Also next time you're doing a steel roof on something could you go into more detail about the layout, cuts and bends required for flashing an outside corner? I can never get it to look quite right! 😂😂
@jaybroreviews
11 ай бұрын
Gorgeous! My kitchen cabinets look extremely similar. If you don’t mind me asking, what did it cost you as well as what color white you got?
@julialothamer5656
2 жыл бұрын
Are coop plans available yet? I didn't see them on website yet? I'd like to adapt to an 8x4 coop. Great video! Thank you!
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Plans are finally available Julia. Thanks so much for watching and asking: byotools.me/shop
@christinakukowski3037
Жыл бұрын
Are the 4x8 plans still available? I purchased the 4x4 on Etsy and realized I need a bigger coop and would like to purchase the bigger
@TheRainHarvester
Жыл бұрын
I see people always putting plywood UNDER the walls. Then when the floor rots you need to remove the walls to replace!
@silkramer7319
Жыл бұрын
Is the laying box waterproof?
@tetospewpews9644
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome chicken coop, did you cover the exposed chicken wire in the bottom inside of the ? Just wondering
@chadmcclelland1323
6 ай бұрын
Any idea how many 2x4s and plywood sheets are used in this build?? I bought the build plan hoping it would have a material list but it sadly didn't.
@Cridezzz93
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a 5'x5'?
@ryanvaughn5114
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you! Are you still intending to post the plans?
@BYOTools
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ryan and plans are available NOW byotools.me/shop
@spencerconrad6889
Жыл бұрын
Why didnt you just do a birdsmouth with the rafters vs depending on a metal bracket?
@TheRainHarvester
Жыл бұрын
How Did you unpaint the door hinges? 😅
@StudCity718
Жыл бұрын
What exactly is the glass that you bought for then window? Any link? Thanks
@karinmeyerowitz98
Жыл бұрын
New to your channel. What about a rollaway nesting box.Loosestanding from the coop ?Haven't checked your previous videos to see if fhere is one.
@dawnlee6058
Жыл бұрын
Looks good but I did notice a lot of flaws. The windows didn't open. They need to open and have hardware cloth, not chicken wire. The chicken wire only keeps chickens in, not predators out. The ramp needs rungs to help the chickens up without slipping. There should be ventilation on all sides of the coop. The nest box didn't look like it had anything at the back to stop any rain from getting in. Another safety measure would be to have hardware cloth all the way around the outside parameter of the coop/run to prevent any animal from digging under.
@Appophust
10 ай бұрын
Are you raising bantams?
@cbtjoe
Жыл бұрын
This is a great build! We want it to be able to fit through our gate so 4 feet is perfect. However, 5 feet for the length would be ieal so we could have 5 chicken as planned. Do you have plans for a 4x5? Thank you!
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