DIY Chicken Coop for 25 Chickens// How to Build 🐓

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2020
  • I show you how I built our chicken coop. Holds 25 chickens. Cost to build around 700 in new materials. See below for PLANS of this build.
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  • @watcher3774
    @watcher3774 3 роки тому +92

    Concrete tips... Dont put concrete under posts as it will be like a cup and hold water. Instead put gravel in botom of hole, place post, add a bit of dirt to stop concrete from reaching bottom, then add concrete. It will allow drainage, prevent rapid rotting. Tip 2... Add 2 16p nails in each side of post to act as rebar conecting post to concrete. I learned that from years of fence and deck building as a young man. You're welcome. Happy building 😃👍

    • @drewblack749
      @drewblack749 3 роки тому +1

      Excuse me. Where do you add the nails? At the base?

  • @dibutler9151
    @dibutler9151 3 роки тому +19

    I am a steel broker, and my only suggestion on this ADORABLE hen house is a good coat of Rustoleum on your roof. A nice reflective white. It will last and look, better longer. Those round windows are very cute.

  • @KanakaMaoli713
    @KanakaMaoli713 3 роки тому +6

    Love that closing line: “And check out this video because UA-cam thinks you’ll enjoy it” 😁😆😂 too tired to make something up, just tell us the truth. Jason you’re the best 👍🏽

  • @shawnmurphy2991
    @shawnmurphy2991 2 роки тому +2

    Roost Bar Tip. Attach your roost bars using a hinge. This way you can swing them up to the ceiling to allow for a much easier clean out of the coop.

  • @kristajameson7527
    @kristajameson7527 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve watched a lot of coop videos cause I want to only make one and not want to redo things I don’t like. Your video was definitely one of the best I’ve seen. Got lots of great ideas!

  • @addieanderson2043
    @addieanderson2043 3 роки тому +3

    Grate advice on your first build. At 75 I did my first build ever. I have Since build three more. My husband showed me how to use all the power tools, but I built the coops and runs. I put a two ft border of hardware cloth attached to the bottom of the run on the ground. On top I sat painted concrete blocks. In the blocks I planted chicken safe plants. On the floor I added linoleum on three of them. On the last one I used the same rubber based paint. I have yet to use the new coop. Thank you for your informative channel.

  • @colleenrodamer6230
    @colleenrodamer6230 3 роки тому +3

    As an older lady who never did anything like this I want to thank u for showing how to do this

  • @diddi1641
    @diddi1641 3 роки тому +7

    Love his kind of chicken coop. Planning to build one almost identical. I just want one wall to be an entire door so I can clean the chicken coop very easily.

  • @tonymcalister9878
    @tonymcalister9878 Рік тому +1

    I built this using your plans. Hens moved in last night. I found the most difficult part was getting the foundation square. I would add the roost and nesting boxes last, because it was difficult to work over and around them. Good job.

  • @harolddomangue9206
    @harolddomangue9206 3 роки тому +4

    Jason you could have used the 4x4 post as corner post if they was long enough and attach the walls to them up to the roof line so no need to shorten the corner post.

  • @clubmike2910
    @clubmike2910 3 роки тому +5

    I like how the entire family pitches in on projects, that is awesome maybe there is hope for America after all.

  • @kiprussell6102
    @kiprussell6102 3 роки тому +30

    Total kicking chicken coop. You did an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating the build me and my grandson are going to try one soon.
    Keep up the good work and God bless you all

  • @amyb5339
    @amyb5339 3 роки тому +2

    After building an Uncle Justin chickshaw mini-me, you greatly discount your carpentry skills Jason! Your family all works so well together. You, Lorraine and Penelope always inspire. Thank you.

  • @NancyWhelanSharingMemories
    @NancyWhelanSharingMemories 3 роки тому +7

    I love watching Penelope helping mom and dad around your homestead! She always looks like she is enjoying herself and learning so much.

  • @deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213
    @deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213 3 роки тому +4

    I love how this turned out. Great job!

  • @jgivens1227
    @jgivens1227 3 роки тому +18

    Wow Jason, love this chick coop idea. The round windows are great. AWESOME!!!! Thank you, please take care and be safe. Joice

  • @libertymicrofarm6032
    @libertymicrofarm6032 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing this build. I love how you did the roof! And the windows are adorable 🥰

  • @fionar1656
    @fionar1656 3 роки тому +6

    Its a brilliant coop. I love it! Extremely well thought out & cleverly built. You're very clever Jason. That is my dream coop.

  • @caterchatter4671
    @caterchatter4671 3 роки тому +3

    Congrats on your 100,000 subs!!
    So kind of you to help Meg & Ben of Hollar Homestead by helping lay their flooring 💝 Amazing how you came up with the “extras” on the little chicken coop...fancy coop condo.

  • @valentinoliparulo7485
    @valentinoliparulo7485 8 місяців тому +1

    bravo! 👍
    a little suggestion :for the roost better to use a flat wood.

  • @lindacole1653
    @lindacole1653 3 роки тому +3

    Awe Jason, such a fun & neat build. Good job. 🤗

  • @sincerdagain6060
    @sincerdagain6060 Рік тому

    You've got a great helper there. The best times are spent with your kids.

  • @samanthatorres9517
    @samanthatorres9517 3 роки тому +16

    Man, you've really become a master builder 👷‍♂️ love that coop. You'll have to update how your chickens like it.
    I bet that will be a great skill to have to earn extra income!
    Love that you guys went and helped out the Hollars.
    That's why I want to move to NC. Amazing homestead community!❤

  • @miguelruizm
    @miguelruizm 3 роки тому +3

    Great job! The whole coop looks awesome. I love the roof, it gives it style!

  • @LauraMartinez-rf3dm
    @LauraMartinez-rf3dm 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on 100,000 subs. We are currently building our first coop. This was helpful to see before we finished. Thanks a lot!

  • @vivianswaenepoel6415
    @vivianswaenepoel6415 3 роки тому +1

    Jason thank you so very much for always showing us your builds. We have recently move back up to our farm property in N Western NC near the Blue Ridge Pkwy and are making preparations to start homesteading.

  • @krystynam4076
    @krystynam4076 3 роки тому +3

    One of the coolest coops I've seen so far.

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo401 3 роки тому

    Always love watching you make things.
    Thanks for sharing❤️

  • @gaylewatkins4685
    @gaylewatkins4685 3 роки тому +6

    Finally, the perfect chicken coop. Your plan is awesome. You address any issues with building a coop and it's pleasing to the eye. I love that you made it a family project. Your daughter is adorable and enjoys helping her Mom and Dad. 😊😊 Best wishes.

  • @servicedoglydia503
    @servicedoglydia503 3 роки тому

    Love the coop! Thanks for sharing!

  • @cherylbertolini3140
    @cherylbertolini3140 2 місяці тому

    We are building this coop soon:)

  • @dananelson1743
    @dananelson1743 3 роки тому

    Nice coop. Penelope is a good helper. Thanks for sharing. Nice of you to help Ben with the mini-split and flooring.

  • @drewblack749
    @drewblack749 3 роки тому +2

    You always make me feel like I can build , too. Another super build!!

  • @margaretbedwell58
    @margaretbedwell58 3 роки тому +1

    First off let me say thank you to you and Lorraine for helping the Hollars....great how your community comes together for one another. Love your chicken coop, you did a great job on it.
    And tell Penelope she did a great job as your help and painter also. It is so nice she wants to get in there and help you as well as working in the garden to help Lorraine. Y'all have a Blessed day.

  • @loraineleuschke4186
    @loraineleuschke4186 3 роки тому

    A real nice coop. Your chickens will be safe and happy. You have a gift!

  • @dans3718
    @dans3718 3 роки тому +4

    About to build a coop too. Having watched this will help me with some techniques. I want one I can walk in though, so it will be a bit bigger.
    Thanks for a useful video!

  • @ericjohnson1008
    @ericjohnson1008 3 роки тому +16

    Looks great

  • @lisawenzel2364
    @lisawenzel2364 3 роки тому

    Excellent job. Love those windows. Showed my husband this and we will make this one next year. Thanks.

  • @jsthormahlen
    @jsthormahlen 3 роки тому

    Great video, built my coop this year great learning experience

  • @sonyagregory5711
    @sonyagregory5711 3 роки тому +1

    Jason you are a true artist. Yes you can do great carpentry work, but it is very obvious that you create, not just build. I love it when you show us your just do it way of creating so many beautiful and useful things. I see the same just do it spirit in Lorraine and Penelope too! Thank you all for the awesome super creative video content in every video you post! Journey On!😊🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

  • @tommythuntdeer
    @tommythuntdeer 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Bought your plans. Thank you Jason!

  • @saracowan5170
    @saracowan5170 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video! It's so well-done and makes the process really understandable.

  • @nancymweasel6561
    @nancymweasel6561 3 роки тому +2

    I laid out 1/4" hardware cloth extended beyond the coop to overall the bottom of the entire chicken yard, up the sides and over the top because - Predators will find a way. It costs more but worth it.
    It was one of the few things I purchased for my chicken coop and yard. I am like you, I used what I had. I found a roll of linoleum taken out of a home remodel for the flooring & up the sides a little for ease of cleaning. Because it is Las Vegas, NV desert heat and not so cold winters, I only will use walls when needed. I did invest in a double nest roll away nest which I didn't put in the center divider. My girls prefer to use the same nest, sometimes at the same time so I wanted it to be large. The fencing around the whole chicken yard is 8ft tall...again...Predators. Love your round windows. Having the sloped roof makes for much easier rain & snow run off. I just love your coop. The finishing touches make it very nice.

  • @priscillataylor522
    @priscillataylor522 3 роки тому

    Awesome chicken coop just love it. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

  • @vmorganbogart
    @vmorganbogart 3 роки тому +5

    Love the coop! The round windows & the door for the nesting boxes look like a face. You could also paint the nesting box door to look like a planter box & turn the windows into big sunflowers. You could paint other smaller flowers around them in the “planter box”. It is really nice & looked like a pretty easy build. You are a great builder. Keep up the great work & videos. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️🌻🥰🙏🙏🙏

  • @tinamariegregory3130
    @tinamariegregory3130 3 роки тому

    Nicely done ! God bless you all.

  • @sharonanspach2734
    @sharonanspach2734 3 роки тому

    phenomenal job building this coop!!

  • @ABlueDahlia
    @ABlueDahlia 3 роки тому

    Well done, Jason. Great engineering!

  • @ericroadking7564
    @ericroadking7564 3 роки тому

    Great job!! Thanks for sharing!!! Be blessed!!

  • @25Soupy
    @25Soupy 3 роки тому

    I've been waiting for this video! Thanks Jason. DUCKSSS!!!

  • @BerryMountainHomestead
    @BerryMountainHomestead 3 роки тому +2

    looks great! cant wait to build our first one soon. im sure we'll be using some of your ideas!

  • @solvend
    @solvend 3 роки тому

    I made one similar this spring. Used T1-11 on exterior, attached a run with hardware cloth (can't freerange). Was a fun project

  • @virtuousol6168
    @virtuousol6168 3 роки тому

    I wish I would have seen this before I built mine! This is awesome!! LOVE the round windows!!!

  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots 3 роки тому

    Nice clean looking project! I like how you opted for internal style nest boxes and round windows👍

  • @lauralee2514
    @lauralee2514 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful coop! It's like an Airbnb for chickens...lol. I love the porthole idea for a beach themed coop!

  • @judyreynolds305
    @judyreynolds305 3 роки тому +1

    Very clever! Wish I had seen this prior to building our chicken house!

  • @ellipsiswellbeing1691
    @ellipsiswellbeing1691 3 роки тому

    This is such a great video - well filmed so that it tells the story in a very helpful way - thank you!

  • @arlenejohnson3825
    @arlenejohnson3825 3 роки тому

    Great job, Jason! Pretty coop!!

  • @irmibullinger1421
    @irmibullinger1421 3 роки тому

    Thank you for helping the Hollars! Great chicken coop! Congratulations on 100K

  • @judyspaulding4141
    @judyspaulding4141 3 роки тому

    Excellent instructions and presentation I really enjoyed it!

  • @TigOlBitties1985
    @TigOlBitties1985 3 роки тому

    This is an amazing coop!! Great job

  • @Yeshuaschosen
    @Yeshuaschosen 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing!This is an awesome coop!

  • @kimbenefield4996
    @kimbenefield4996 3 роки тому

    Awesome Coop!! 👏 And thanks for helping Ben and Meg over the weekend!! I know the Lord will Bless you!!

  • @nikkikoz4720
    @nikkikoz4720 3 роки тому

    I love this coop. Someday I will convince hubby

  • @TwoGardensHomestead
    @TwoGardensHomestead 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job, happy chicken! 😃🐓

  • @benevolentblue
    @benevolentblue 3 роки тому

    Amazing sturdy build!

  • @kimberlysnider4285
    @kimberlysnider4285 3 роки тому

    Your little girl did a great job at helping and love the chicken house

  • @kevinrico1194
    @kevinrico1194 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video! Awesome build. Very helpful. We are going to be new chicken parents this year. Looking forward. Thanks again

  • @CherishEaDay
    @CherishEaDay 3 роки тому

    Jason...you are a thoughtful & caring meat/food farmer. The round windows are so cool. Im thinking the chickens are grateful. PS...good job Penelope!

  • @kellysharp6566
    @kellysharp6566 3 роки тому

    Cute! It looks like a playhouse!

  • @hopechannelcat5462
    @hopechannelcat5462 3 роки тому +11

    i've seen the coop several times, but really enjoyed watching you build it. great work.. also enjoyed you building justin rhodes cooler and green house.

  • @cheriekreusel9453
    @cheriekreusel9453 3 роки тому +1

    The side that has the nesting box door and the two round windows, I would paint eyelashes on the two round windows and pink lips on the nesting box door. I would not be able to restrain myself, lol. I like how you built a taller coup. Very nice, and you always do such a good job of explaining. peace and love, y'all ♡♡♡

  • @GardeningWithDoug
    @GardeningWithDoug 3 роки тому

    You make it look easy. We will be building ours soon and you gave us some ideas.

  • @dianecharles881
    @dianecharles881 3 роки тому

    Awesome job , wishing now my coop was like this! ❤️

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 3 роки тому

    Great helper that Miss P. 👍🏾

  • @rebeccawoodbixler9536
    @rebeccawoodbixler9536 3 роки тому

    Great looking coop!

  • @villagesteader3552
    @villagesteader3552 3 роки тому

    Great video! Really loving the round windows!♥️👍😎

  • @Miguel195211
    @Miguel195211 3 роки тому

    What an artist!

  • @sugarandpennythepooh1211
    @sugarandpennythepooh1211 3 роки тому

    That is a really nice looking couple! And the design looks very smart and usable. 😊❤️🙏

  • @EarlybirdFarmSC
    @EarlybirdFarmSC 3 роки тому

    Wow I really love it. I too like the coop being on the inside.

  • @picinana6871
    @picinana6871 2 роки тому +2

    love love ❤
    I will deff be using some of your ideas !
    I've learnt that oval and bigger is better for roost, for chooks toes, say 2x2 with beveled edges..
    also chickens love triangles to peep and walk thru, like into nesting boxes and doorways, and that over head cover by exit is very comforting for them. 😊
    beautiful work bro.

  • @janehutchinson9860
    @janehutchinson9860 3 роки тому

    That came out so cool! Great job!

  • @sandramontoya9185
    @sandramontoya9185 3 роки тому

    Love the way you put this chicken coop together. I liked watching the video, wishing I could do that too...🐓🐓

  • @LogHouseFarm
    @LogHouseFarm 3 роки тому +1

    That is a nice build. I am a big fan of automation, so that door looks great!

  • @pamelagarden8504
    @pamelagarden8504 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this great information! Love my egg laying chickens...

  • @minawhitford3135
    @minawhitford3135 3 роки тому

    wow what a craftsmen ship .!!!!

  • @lisanowakow3688
    @lisanowakow3688 3 роки тому +1

    You are a good husband and father from what I can see, you are helpful, kind, courteous, you are a good friend, a good builder with many talents-thank you! Not a lot of people can do all the things that you do so well.

  • @o.smallwood4268
    @o.smallwood4268 3 роки тому

    Great job Jason, you have become quite the 👷‍♂️ builder👍

  • @danc6222
    @danc6222 3 роки тому

    You did a great Job 👏

  • @irszgatti
    @irszgatti Рік тому

    I'm looking ideas to make one with my pallets. Then I see this...I'm just blown away man....your tools....just great. What a nice build

  • @alfilkemper9240
    @alfilkemper9240 Рік тому

    It's so well built!

  • @angelaanderson5360
    @angelaanderson5360 3 роки тому

    Pretty awesome build.

  • @deankaufman825
    @deankaufman825 3 роки тому

    Very neat. Well illustrated.

  • @lolo74nc87
    @lolo74nc87 3 роки тому

    Yall did AMAZING!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾😀😀

  • @everettsanderson4189
    @everettsanderson4189 3 роки тому

    One of the best videos you have done. Very interesting.

  • @gailstritzel9066
    @gailstritzel9066 3 роки тому

    All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!

  • @robinweber4646
    @robinweber4646 3 роки тому

    You did a great job !!!!

  • @halfcenturyfarm607
    @halfcenturyfarm607 3 роки тому +3

    This is awesome👍👍

  • @andyteohockguan7243
    @andyteohockguan7243 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video and God bless

  • @LandElevated
    @LandElevated 3 роки тому

    We got a lot of awesome ideas from your videos. Our customers will surely love your channel. We will share this with them to get knowledgeable things about farming, particularly managing your poultry. Thanks for creating this channel!