Really like those tie downs with the wire. I’ll have to look for those. Your coop setup is looking good! This is one of the coops I am considering for when I get chickens. I see you have another video posted so I’m off to check it out.
It's looking so good! Thanks so much for the videos. We just purchased this exact coop last week. I think it is one of the best pre fab coops that I have seen. I did see someone putting clear caulk where the wood meets the metal, I think so rain water doesn't sit in there and rot the wood. Have fun! We get our chicks next week.
Awesome! You got it about covered for predators except I would go through and put wire to attach the hard wire cloth. Zip ties deteriorate and animals can pop them. Yep, had that happen..
My poor dog! I thought my dog was barking and whining while I was wearing my headphones. I kept pausing the video and asking him what he was fussing at 😂 now I know why he thought I was crazy 🤣
Your coop is really nice! Is it aluminum? I'm trying to turn an aluminum shed I have, into a chicken coop. I live in southern California, and it is 3 digits here most of the summer and fall. What is your ventilation like in the coop, windows, and does it have a floor, or on dirt? Does it stay cool enough? Your coop is beautiful and looks secure from predators. Thank you for showing it to us❣️
Thank you. I don't think the coop is available right now. It dies have a wood floor in the "coop" portion. The "run" section is dirt. The "coop" section is a outdoor paneling. We had 113 degree heat this summer and it definitely did not stay cool....but nothing would in that. I would like to see more ventilation for summer....for winter, I think it is fine.
A tip for those planning to buy one of these: If you plan to add hardware cloth around the outside to keep raccoon hands from reaching through the cage portion, install it BEFORE you assemble the sections together. You'll thank me later!
@@Shauna_BeeGee yours looks much neater than mine, too. My poor old back was giving out and I had to do a little bit every day till it was done. I probably got in too big of a hurry on parts of it.
I did a little bit everyday. But there are parts that are a mess. Am probably going to build a hoop coop this fall and turn this one into a grow out coop. Chicken math has happened and we are just about to outgrow this one.
I believe some folks laugh at the ensures taken to predator proof a coop. Any livestock you have have is an investment in money and time. Racoons are skilled artist at "getting in". If you think you've done to much you probably haven't. Good job with your coop.
It is completely covered and skirted with hardware cloth. But I do appreciate input. I have calmed down a bit from the beginning. Only worried about snacks now.
Snakes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, coyotes, cats the property next to is is wooded.....lost of things that will get chickens. Add to that all the wild birds we have in our back yard with their bugs/viruses/diseases......those little finches could easily slip into the run.
We are about to build a second coop. This one is not the best for texas sun and heat when there are no trees. Mine is super hillbillies out now trying to provide extra shelter for my chickens.
Thanks for the video! We have 6 week olds that are going to be spending the night in this same coop within the next couple nights. So far they are just in it during the day because the predator proofing just keeps unfolding. We have a ton of predators (both sky and ground) on our property daily. What are your thoughts on the locks for the egg door? Have you replaced them? Was concerned about coons opening both latches somehow… any thoughts? Thanks!
2 things.....1: be sure to put hardware cloth between the run and coop, just under the chicken door . 2: I got used to the locks and have not replaced them.....once the building settled in place, they got stiff enough an animal could not open it.....in my opinion.
@@Shauna_BeeGee thanks for your reply! The locks do seem pretty stiff and they are so far apart, it seems like it would be a lot for a raccoon to figure out at once. First night in the coop will be tonight. 🙏
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Really like those tie downs with the wire. I’ll have to look for those. Your coop setup is looking good! This is one of the coops I am considering for when I get chickens. I see you have another video posted so I’m off to check it out.
I have the same coop and although I've had a few raccoons trying to get in, no predators haven't made it through yet. Going on 2 years now.
My coop design is very similar except I have cement blocks with herbs in them surrounding the coop. Very nice. Great job!
I have been meaning to do that. It just git so hot so fast.
It's looking so good! Thanks so much for the videos. We just purchased this exact coop last week. I think it is one of the best pre fab coops that I have seen. I did see someone putting clear caulk where the wood meets the metal, I think so rain water doesn't sit in there and rot the wood. Have fun! We get our chicks next week.
I've had this a year now and it's still holding up well.
Awesome! You got it about covered for predators except I would go through and put wire to attach the hard wire cloth. Zip ties deteriorate and animals can pop them. Yep, had that happen..
My poor dog! I thought my dog was barking and whining while I was wearing my headphones. I kept pausing the video and asking him what he was fussing at 😂 now I know why he thought I was crazy 🤣
Lol....dogs are always smarter than we are.
@@Shauna_BeeGee Yeah they are 🥰
Yup we definitely need to get the furry mics for wind noise. Video and info look great! As does the coop!!! 😃
Your coop is really nice! Is it aluminum? I'm trying to turn an aluminum shed I have, into a chicken coop. I live in southern California, and it is 3 digits here most of the summer and fall. What is your ventilation like in the coop, windows, and does it have a floor, or on dirt? Does it stay cool enough?
Your coop is beautiful and looks secure from predators. Thank you for showing it to us❣️
Thank you. I don't think the coop is available right now. It dies have a wood floor in the "coop" portion. The "run" section is dirt. The "coop" section is a outdoor paneling. We had 113 degree heat this summer and it definitely did not stay cool....but nothing would in that. I would like to see more ventilation for summer....for winter, I think it is fine.
Looks nice
Love this coop, where did you purchase it?
Tractor Supply. It hasn't been available for a while. I don't know if they have them back in stock or not.
A tip for those planning to buy one of these:
If you plan to add hardware cloth around the outside to keep raccoon hands from reaching through the cage portion, install it BEFORE you assemble the sections together.
You'll thank me later!
I did it after....but can see how doing it before would make it quicker.
@@Shauna_BeeGee i did it afterwards too. Thats how I learned it would have been better to add it before...☺😆
@@Shauna_BeeGee yours looks much neater than mine, too. My poor old back was giving out and I had to do a little bit every day till it was done. I probably got in too big of a hurry on parts of it.
I did a little bit everyday. But there are parts that are a mess. Am probably going to build a hoop coop this fall and turn this one into a grow out coop. Chicken math has happened and we are just about to outgrow this one.
Great video.
Thank you! Wind was crazy!
You did a really good job on all of that. Looks really clean
I believe some folks laugh at the ensures taken to predator proof a coop. Any livestock you have have is an investment in money and time. Racoons are skilled artist at "getting in".
If you think you've done to much you probably haven't.
Good job with your coop.
Thank you very much!
Where did yall get the tie downs at?
Checking with my husband. I believe it was Amazon....give me a few minutes.
Here you go..... ShelterLogic 4-Piece Easy Hook Anchor Kit with 4 Cable Clamps and Driving Rod, 30-Inch a.co/d/eSJu58T
Awesome thank you very much!
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.
1/4 mesh hardware cloth can prevent all kinds of predators from chickens
It is completely covered and skirted with hardware cloth. But I do appreciate input. I have calmed down a bit from the beginning. Only worried about snacks now.
You don't need worry about snacks with so small mesh hardware cloth skirted.
What exactly are you afraid of getting in?
Snakes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, coyotes, cats the property next to is is wooded.....lost of things that will get chickens.
Add to that all the wild birds we have in our back yard with their bugs/viruses/diseases......those little finches could easily slip into the run.
See my page for my set up of this coop
We are about to build a second coop. This one is not the best for texas sun and heat when there are no trees. Mine is super hillbillies out now trying to provide extra shelter for my chickens.
@@Shauna_BeeGee yes mine has no shade cover and the sun does get it hot. I have a fan set up in the coop and inside the run.
Fans here too. During our 115 degree days, I thought we were all going to die.
Thanks for the video! We have 6 week olds that are going to be spending the night in this same coop within the next couple nights. So far they are just in it during the day because the predator proofing just keeps unfolding. We have a ton of predators (both sky and ground) on our property daily. What are your thoughts on the locks for the egg door? Have you replaced them? Was concerned about coons opening both latches somehow… any thoughts? Thanks!
2 things.....1: be sure to put hardware cloth between the run and coop, just under the chicken door . 2: I got used to the locks and have not replaced them.....once the building settled in place, they got stiff enough an animal could not open it.....in my opinion.
@@Shauna_BeeGee thanks for your reply! The locks do seem pretty stiff and they are so far apart, it seems like it would be a lot for a raccoon to figure out at once. First night in the coop will be tonight. 🙏