Building a budget chicken coop

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  • @rhondaadams7372
    @rhondaadams7372 3 роки тому +56

    great job! my only suggestion to those who would try and build this coop is to have the chicken wire buried 4-6 inches in the ground all the way around the coop foundation or your feathery little friends will dig themselves out! Chickens are very determined to find a way out!

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  3 роки тому +8

      We have had these up for a few years now and have no trouble with them digging out. We also let them out during the day.

    • @high-techredneck5941
      @high-techredneck5941 3 роки тому +8

      I’ve raised chickens for years and never had any dig themselves out…..

    • @suzanne2875
      @suzanne2875 2 роки тому +10

      I like this but i do think wire on the bottom is a good idea to keep predators from digging under tne tin

    • @RL090
      @RL090 Рік тому

      They do dig out

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  Рік тому

      We have never had our chickens to dig out. We free range them during the day and they only go up at night.

  • @henrycuello2610
    @henrycuello2610 Рік тому +302

    What a beautifully done book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!

  • @sunnyflower1979
    @sunnyflower1979 2 роки тому +15

    Been watching videos like this for 2 yrs while I save for my homestead. Im not a city girl and the suburbs is to restrictive. Watching these videos confirms my decision. I know where I belong. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

  • @patty9265
    @patty9265 Рік тому +6

    Been looking for a way to use some old tin to build a coop and this is a perfect way for me to recycle some of it. I can make a larger coop for way less money. Thanks for sharing this simple build for someone with no building skills like me. 63 year old female . I can do this. ✌

  • @dalesommer6267
    @dalesommer6267 2 роки тому +6

    One of the things I love more than watching videos like this is getting out there and making my own. Thank you sir and compadrays

  • @bags4649
    @bags4649 5 років тому +111

    Excellent work mate, most people these days are making a hotel for chooks, this is effective and used materials already on hand....Good looking coop mate

    • @bags4649
      @bags4649 5 років тому +7

      BTW, you earned a sub for it

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  4 роки тому +7

      Thanks Here is the link to our first coop video if you need more information. ua-cam.com/video/_eUZYLNNQ48/v-deo.html

    • @forrest7102
      @forrest7102 2 роки тому +1

      "Hotel for chooks" 😂😂😂

  • @janemccord5468
    @janemccord5468 5 років тому +34

    This is just what we needed to see. My husband, sons, and I will be building our first coop and run . We are on a tight budget and have limited supplies like the supplies in this video. Thanks for making this video.

  • @carmenreyes4669
    @carmenreyes4669 5 років тому +23

    That was great, can't find men like you any more.Thank you for making a coop as simple as 1,2,3.great job.

  • @JohnSmith-qm2ph
    @JohnSmith-qm2ph 2 роки тому

    nothing like a full 8 minutes of the same soothing, generic, country jingle you would hear in the background of any local furniture sales tv commercial from 1998. with a little random hammering blended over top. Exactly the instructional I was looking for. I understood every word. I'm kidding to an extent but..nice work with salvaging the metal roof and materials. Also, this coop looks like something you'd see in the rural countryside on Grand theft auto.

  • @phindatshibase8937
    @phindatshibase8937 3 роки тому +2

    Nice and simple, thank you for sharing

  • @ParagonRidgeRanch
    @ParagonRidgeRanch 3 роки тому +4

    Hi! We just got some Rio Poults ourself and I’m researching everyone’s coops before we start ours. Glad I found your channel! Nice To Meet You!

    • @dl8619
      @dl8619 3 роки тому +2

      Just bought 4 easter egger chickens and I think I'm gonna make this exact coop. I'm not a carpenter at all so wish me luck.

  • @andisiwendlela2969
    @andisiwendlela2969 5 років тому +17

    This is brilliant thank you so much for sharing ...information

  • @taviathompson9139
    @taviathompson9139 3 роки тому

    About to start my chicken coop... i am really great full for this vedio

  • @Tilas8
    @Tilas8 Рік тому

    I have physical limitations. I don’t know how I would lift and carry these things and to affix a roof on top. Other than that this looks simple enough to do. Maybe I can use pallets instead and to not make mine so high where I will need a ladder or something. I really needed to see your way of doing this. I want to see more from you. Thank you for this video.

  • @CluckHillFarms
    @CluckHillFarms 4 роки тому +3

    We got are chicken coop that my parents had when the were young and rebuilt the floor and walls. We didn’t really have a budget but it came out good. We made a nice wooden run and then we took a metal dog pen and built that onto the front of the wooden run.

  • @jksevillano9813
    @jksevillano9813 3 роки тому +1

    Nice one.. happy farming Godbless

  • @elinakuri5336
    @elinakuri5336 2 роки тому +6

    I do love the simplicity of this. Very innovative! 👏👌

  • @ambirajesh5504
    @ambirajesh5504 3 роки тому +1

    Super very good idea and beautiful

  • @theresmore2learn516
    @theresmore2learn516 5 років тому +13

    Thank you so much for this video. Been trying to find predator free coop I can make myself, no luck till today! The holes for the 4x4 may prove difficult, but I think everything else I can do by myself. Thanks again.

  • @newdayfarm9463
    @newdayfarm9463 3 роки тому +1

    Ohhhhh, I have the same old scrap tin laying around. Bout to build my coop.

  • @phillipjackson5727
    @phillipjackson5727 2 роки тому +1

    Are all sides even? I worry about the rain collecting on top of the roof and not falling off. Thanks!

  • @lubbz4016
    @lubbz4016 3 роки тому +5

    So I was wondering on how I can start my village chicken poultry....with this that you've share it's attainable coz I have the material to make that....

  • @ashley_mixed_arts5738
    @ashley_mixed_arts5738 Рік тому

    Great video 🙏 What would you suggested to keep predators from digging in. We previously had a fox situation

  • @ayazmalek3028
    @ayazmalek3028 4 роки тому +8

    Wow... Thanks for sharing information...
    Love from India ❤️

  • @worldcitizenobjectivethink3764
    @worldcitizenobjectivethink3764 5 років тому +9

    This is the way we make our small duck and chicken coop in my country. Cheap and simple.

  • @staceystar2984
    @staceystar2984 3 роки тому +3

    My Childhood friends Had One Just Like This Growing Up.

  • @akashardra2713
    @akashardra2713 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent work, how many chickens can we grow in this coop

  • @Tilas8
    @Tilas8 8 місяців тому

    I really like what you did here. Do you also have rabbits? Can you please explain how you built a rabbit hutch?

  • @moriahanderson
    @moriahanderson Рік тому

    I'm looking for ideas for a new goose hut. This is perfect. Thank you.

  • @SURRYHOUSE2
    @SURRYHOUSE2 2 роки тому +1

    Looking good brother. Tidewater VA

  • @realnpc3763
    @realnpc3763 2 роки тому +1

    How do you get a wood post in the ground without cementing it?

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  2 роки тому

      The post were put in with a post hole digger. If you put them down at least 10inches will keep them steady. As well as making sure the dirt is packed very well.

  • @rescueship1450
    @rescueship1450 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice macking brother

  • @martyhenry9927
    @martyhenry9927 4 роки тому

    with chicken pens you should dig down a few inches in the ground were the tin is to help keep varmints out and chickens in

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  4 роки тому

      We have never had any problems with this type of coop where we are. We have used this style for 4 years.

  • @MountainGyspy
    @MountainGyspy 3 роки тому +1

    I always make sure to bury my chicken wire at least 18" out from the coop. Critters give up trying to dig in to get my chickens that way.

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  3 роки тому +1

      We have never had anything try to dig in. The first of these has been built for almost 5 years.

  • @ericbernard3
    @ericbernard3 4 роки тому +1

    I love that two dogs

  • @jimmieepperson6131
    @jimmieepperson6131 Рік тому

    Do you have cuts and measurements on how to build that same coop

  • @organixgirl
    @organixgirl 2 роки тому +6

    Yay I found a coop that I can build and I have leftover tin from our barn, and posts. Does it keep racoons out? And thanks for showing how to use snips I tried but I couldn't figure it out 🤣

  • @Yahshuahamashiach
    @Yahshuahamashiach Рік тому

    Susie don’t eat that box! 😂😂😂❤🐐🐕

  • @mendy5453
    @mendy5453 Рік тому

    Looks great! For how many chickens?

  • @JaimeBird-n8m
    @JaimeBird-n8m 11 місяців тому

    How dose it go for air flow on hot days

  • @ade6219
    @ade6219 4 роки тому +4

    I like you're coop published on my birthday:) But was it nescesarry to cut the tin. Why not use tin's whole length,and just place posts at appropriate places along it;ie ends/middles etc and save the tin and the cutting.

  • @fms6306
    @fms6306 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks mate. Straightforward design. Love it.

  • @joecriss4824
    @joecriss4824 Рік тому

    What the measurements on this if ya don't mind me asking

  • @robertoivanbravoproano663
    @robertoivanbravoproano663 4 роки тому +2

    No me canso de mirar el video 10/10. Felicitaciones.
    Me ayuda con las measurements place.

  • @mtc0908
    @mtc0908 3 роки тому +5

    wow i love it and its really the same of my plan in my new chicken coop

  • @dorothychipare587
    @dorothychipare587 5 років тому +5

    l like your coop so much, it is so easy to make thank you for showing us on u-tube,keep on giving us more ideas

  • @danielleterry180
    @danielleterry180 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you I am doing this for my meat chickens already have the lumber and a whole roll of 1x1 wireing left over from meat rabbit cages so only need a couple sheets of roofing tin 😁

  • @feistylilmama2248
    @feistylilmama2248 Рік тому

    Female here whats the name of the metal cutting scissors. Best one I seen yet me myself I'll probably cuz I'm so skittish of the animals at night trying to pray on my chicken I will put some electric fencing on the outside before they can actually get to the coop

  • @robertoivanbravoproano663
    @robertoivanbravoproano663 4 роки тому +3

    Un video perfecto justo lo que estaba buscando.
    Felicitaciones.

  • @Yahshuahamashiach
    @Yahshuahamashiach Рік тому

    Awwww loved the 🐐Susie ❤

  • @sharoncourt75
    @sharoncourt75 5 років тому +4

    Great i dint buildt mine like this because i had no tin but i did use a bunch of leftover pieces and close around a wooden bed buyng all new can be expensive

  • @stevemitchell238
    @stevemitchell238 2 роки тому +1

    need a little heaver hammer like a framing hammer

  • @0FynnFish0
    @0FynnFish0 5 років тому +10

    It looks great! So easy. May I ask how big it is?

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  5 років тому +8

      It is 12 foot by 20 foot

    • @alisonkantarama8117
      @alisonkantarama8117 Рік тому

      Hanks so much for sharing your skil with l the practical Demonstration fo bonus. I started on a chicken house of 20ft×10 ft so I have a great affirmation. Blessing

  • @newking8395
    @newking8395 4 роки тому +4

    My coop had airconed.and a television set.

  • @roshanlal4304
    @roshanlal4304 4 роки тому

    sir 8foot lamba aur 7foot choadi jaghh par kitny murgi ki chik aasani se reh saktt hai

  • @fromsteph2you478
    @fromsteph2you478 2 роки тому

    How much was the total cost?

  • @kennylee3738
    @kennylee3738 4 роки тому +3

    I'm gonna build one like this thanks for the video...and good job on the coup

  • @charlo625
    @charlo625 3 роки тому

    What was the volume of the coop

  • @AOnecookingTips
    @AOnecookingTips 3 роки тому +1

    Nic video brother tnku somacha 🙏🇮🇳

  • @hardwareclothwww.sebossfen6011
    @hardwareclothwww.sebossfen6011 2 роки тому

    Very economical building

  • @nabukenyabetty6465
    @nabukenyabetty6465 3 роки тому

    This is a fantastic video,thanks for sharing.

  • @ShunguRocks
    @ShunguRocks 4 роки тому +1

    I wonder if my 600psi bolt cutter can cut through the metal roofing sheet too.

  • @ashwinivaranasi1229
    @ashwinivaranasi1229 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice , thanks for sharing

    • @suhasinigomes1317
      @suhasinigomes1317 2 роки тому

      What is the total cost?

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  2 роки тому +1

      It was mostly scrap/reused material so the only new purchase was the 4x4 posts. With wood prices now I wouldn’t have any idea. If using recycled materials you could probably do it for under $200

    • @suhasinigomes1317
      @suhasinigomes1317 2 роки тому +1

      @@LivingSmallAndLovingLarge Thank you.

  • @favour-ug8og
    @favour-ug8og 2 роки тому

    hello l love ur idea but why it looks so small

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  2 роки тому

      It is about 10’ x 20’ so it is larger than it seems. It is just over 6’ tall. Since our birds free range during the day this area is more for housing them overnight.

  • @maripolskie1622
    @maripolskie1622 4 роки тому +1

    Cool very good sir

  • @AmjadKhan-ow9pf
    @AmjadKhan-ow9pf 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent💯 good

  • @anto3995
    @anto3995 3 роки тому +1

    What if rain comes ?

  • @oraythelazygardener6913
    @oraythelazygardener6913 3 роки тому +1

    nice job!

  • @TheTexorcist68
    @TheTexorcist68 2 роки тому

    Very nice and practical. I'm impressed. 👍

  • @marshallbinny3669
    @marshallbinny3669 5 років тому +1

    One of the best .... wow super.

  • @joebertinciong3751
    @joebertinciong3751 5 років тому +1

    Do you know azolla is?

  • @dionnem4003
    @dionnem4003 5 років тому +6

    Love the concept but we have raccoons so I would have to bury the bottom portion about a foot or pour concrete around it to make it more predator proof.

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  4 роки тому +2

      We have been blessed not to have a predictor problem getting in the coops we only have problems when they are outside. We have a hawk problem but have put up owl decoys that have helped

    • @danielleterry180
      @danielleterry180 4 роки тому +1

      Just lay 2ft out from coup 1x1 wireing attach to coup they won’t get in also instead of chicken wire run that 1x1 wire they can’t get thru it’s what I did to my meat rabbit leanto we have possum bobcat coyote

  • @johnlucala1532
    @johnlucala1532 Рік тому

    Indeed is any budget scoop.

  • @farmer998
    @farmer998 2 роки тому

    them shepards are going to love them chickens

  • @mrhardrockkk
    @mrhardrockkk 4 роки тому +1

    Nice like it .👏👏👏

  • @arod11socal1
    @arod11socal1 4 роки тому

    Just completed my 12×8 because of this design. Unfortunately, I didn't have only material to start off with and invested in cured wood. The material alone I'm looking at roughly $1,500. But man it is everything I could of imagined. Thank you for uploading your video.

  • @mohammedidris4886
    @mohammedidris4886 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent!!

  • @compa_choo
    @compa_choo 2 роки тому

    How far did you separate each post?

    • @Anthomra
      @Anthomra 2 роки тому

      I think its around 2 meters per post

  • @Kingsdemagnifico
    @Kingsdemagnifico 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the inspection really helps

  • @gwenwilson2787
    @gwenwilson2787 4 роки тому

    first storm the chickens all got out and the building collapsed lol jj

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  4 роки тому +1

      We have had this pen up through lots of storms and it has held up great. One thing that is important it making sure your post are deep in the ground.

    • @gwenwilson2787
      @gwenwilson2787 4 роки тому +1

      Living Small And Loving Large thank you !! The brother in law is making one like your video thanks so much !!!!

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  4 роки тому

      Great I’m glad you found it helpful.

    • @fredrickkc
      @fredrickkc 4 роки тому

      @@LivingSmallAndLovingLarge must you use concrete to embed the wooden poles to be storm proof?

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  4 роки тому +1

      We didn’t add any concrete and they have done well.

  • @atx1722
    @atx1722 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like a call of duty map

  • @unlimitedtv923
    @unlimitedtv923 2 роки тому

    Please How Many Chicken 🐓 Can This Coop Take In Numbers ?

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  2 роки тому

      We have up to 20 in this coop. But they a let out in the mornings to free range so they just go in and out to lay eggs and sleep in the coop. When we didn’t free range we only kept 12 In it.

  • @funchicken2034
    @funchicken2034 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks you sharing

  • @fernandoivan8034
    @fernandoivan8034 5 років тому +1

    Is biurifol is fantastic

  • @danielleterry180
    @danielleterry180 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for the vid and alternate ideas for those like me on a tight budget

  • @laurieteters8911
    @laurieteters8911 4 роки тому

    How far down did you sink the 4xs

  • @anthonya8200
    @anthonya8200 4 роки тому

    How much chickens does it house?

  • @devaniesawh
    @devaniesawh 2 роки тому

    Hi what is the size?

  • @LegionarHR
    @LegionarHR 5 років тому +14

    Thank you for the video, I am making it in few days :)

  • @MattG-dk6sx
    @MattG-dk6sx 4 роки тому +1

    You needed a center brace . And screws would have worked better

  • @robertalia9060
    @robertalia9060 4 роки тому

    Good one...

  • @charlesselenou2725
    @charlesselenou2725 5 років тому +4

    Belle construction !
    Très simple et rapide.
    J'adore

  • @charlo625
    @charlo625 3 роки тому

    This video was so awesome

  • @oliviergioan952
    @oliviergioan952 2 роки тому

    You forgot to bury these corrugated sheet 10 inches into the ground. And believe me i know what i'm talking about. I would also recommend a concrete slab if you want to avoid rats coming in and eating your eggs

    • @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge
      @LivingSmallAndLovingLarge  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the idea. These have been up for almost 4 years now and we have never had any problems with predators getting inside. Also we have a farm cat that keeps the rats gone so we have never had an issue with them either.

  • @christianescalera6569
    @christianescalera6569 4 роки тому

    Great Video! What are the dimensions of this project. Thank you

  • @alaayounis
    @alaayounis 4 роки тому +1

    very good

  • @tbar1047
    @tbar1047 5 років тому +6

    Animals can dig under that

  • @debasishmandal3535
    @debasishmandal3535 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @BabyBBB01
    @BabyBBB01 4 роки тому

    wow....This is what I plan to make one for myself, I probably steal your idea

  • @dechense7114
    @dechense7114 4 роки тому

    What is this Metal called i need to get some of this metal