➤Get the Plans: woodshopmike.com/product/diy-chicken-coop-plans

Love when he said to be mindful of locking yourself in the coop. ***Flashbacks to my 2 year old shutting the coop door while I was inside cleaning it*** lucky he figured out how to open the latch because I wasn't getting out of it otherwise 🤣🤣🤣

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

That was spectacular I had no idea how so many tools worked I hung and finished drywall for 50 years and I'm building a chicken coop but I don't have the skill that you have but thank you for the video it was very informative you have a lot of talent

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad the video was helpful!

I love this chicken coop, it’s so pretty it could also be a tiny house for a human!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Absolutely beautiful design. If you ever make another have a window in your door or 2 small ones above the nesting box. Chickens cooped up during winter need natural light to lay eggs. (So I've been told) Also they really need ventilation in a coop so they recommend the windows with hardware cloth so you can open them for a cross breeze. Love your coop design. So classy.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! There is a window above the nesting box and small door at the run for cross ventilation 👍🏻👍🏻. The window is closed in the thumbnail though so it's kind of difficult to see. Thank you very much for watching and commenting! So glad you love it 😃😃

Very informative, and put together quite well, Mike. THANK YOU, SIR!!!!!

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The coop looks so cool.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀😀 I had a blast building it!

Very detailed and helpful. Never heard of pocket hole construction before, awesome chicken coop.

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful and thank you!

Boy you made that look easy! Wish I had your tools! LOL LIKED + Subscribed. Excellent job!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Editing does wonders to make things look easier! LOL Thank you for subscribing!

Great looking chicken coop

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

Nice work. Building a coop right now. I’m not as skilled but maybe my chickens will like It!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! I don't think the chickens will mind at all! 😃😃

Nice work Mike!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

This is awesome, thanks, Mike!

@WoodshopMike

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, so glad you like it!

Wow, super! Its very nice and beautiful 👏👏👏 Stron construction 💪

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow that was great!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Alicia!

Nice shop...like the sped up scenes.....nice coop....

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice job on the chicken coop Mike! Thanks for sharing it with us.👌👍😎JP

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Mike! Have a great weekend!😎JP

Very nice..... I'm definitely going try do the same exact coop very informative and straightforward...one note however, I might want to put it above ground by using 4 columns and a platform and lay the structure on top of it.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Plans are linked in the description if you're interested!

Great coop!

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love it!!

@WoodshopMike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great job, Mike! Wish I could have chickens in my neighborhood!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesse! Fresh eggs are hard to beat man. 👍🏻👊🏻

@jfuentes9188

3 жыл бұрын

Time to see if you can change some ordinances :)

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Gate Latch Fix: 1. Drill a small hole in wall...above latch. 2. Feed a 18" long wire through hole and tie off to hole in top of latch. 3. Bend wire inside into loop and wind wire onto itself to fix. If door closes and latches.. pull wire.. simple.

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Dude that is brilliant!

Damn he's fast...great toturial

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

@tonylars4128

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this, I've been looking for "chicken coops for sale brisbane" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Machaaldity Coop Blaster - ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.

We ordered the plans and are excited to make it, a little larger, but similar design. ❤️🙏 Love the 1 Tim Bible verses too. God bless you! 😀

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the build 🔨🔨 Always glad to meet another fellow believer! God bless 😃😃

@pieroachique3202

4 жыл бұрын

This was great, I've been looking for "chicken house on wheels" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Machaaldity Coop Blaster - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.

I bought the plans from you. So many questions. You could sit down and re- write. The 45 cuts to start. Take a look. Very confusing to someone building for first time. I figured it out but could have wasted a ton of material. Also the roof peaks, they aim toward run, so during rain the building dumps rain in the run and on nesting box area. I modified a gutter system. Finally, measurements of boards in the plans were confusing. Maybe make more detailed notes as to why boards are shorter in some cases 54.8 vs 55 3/8 for example. I could not grasp this and cut all same length at 55 3/8. In work now, will see how all turns out.

Excellent work. Unfortunately we'd never have the tools for this or the skill no matter how many plans 😁

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! You can always have a local carpenter build it for you 👍🏻

@Eddiedoherty22

4 жыл бұрын

Ha hammer and nails for me Linda. Ha

Halfway done and the plans are working out great! What’s a recommendation for what to put UNDER the flooring? To deter bugs/varmints and such?

@WoodshopMike

Жыл бұрын

Excellent glad to hear it! Not sure, I haven't gotten any recommendations on that before. Let me know what you come up with!

Good like

Nicely Done! I have purchased the plans and looking forward to make it soon. What type of wood would you recommend for the 2x4, 2x4 PT & 4x4 PT?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Those would be standard dimensional lumber and pressure treated lumber. The plans are based off of 8' boards 👍🏻

I really love the way you designed this coop, the way it looks and how easy you made the build and I wanted to build this exact coop. But problem is I am not sure about how to add a roof and eave vents. Any suggestions?

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

For the roof vent just cut through the sheathing whenever you want the vent to be. For a ridge vent you will have to extend the overhang, a soffit on the underside and install the vents there.

Yeah great as long as you have a million dollar work shop at hand .

@WoodshopMike

Жыл бұрын

If this is a million dollar shop find me a buyer!

Nice work - but I've been watching a few of these and keep wondering why they're not built with 2x2's. Would save money, space and weight, not to mention less area for chicken 'stuff' to accumulate.

I wish he showed the designing part but this looks amazing!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It looks beautiful for the exterior too. Did you just paint over it?

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, primer then paint 👍🏻👍🏻

Hi Mike, do you have the measurement you used for the string to make the arch for the door?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather! The radius of the door arch is in the plans 👍🏻👍🏻. Just match the string length to the radius and you're good to go 😃

Did you use 1/2" plywood throughout the build? thanks!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

7/16" is what I used but you could certainly use 1/2" 👍🏻👍🏻

Love the board and batten trim, did you just use 1"x2" boards? I just bought your plans but didn't see exactly what you used, currently mid-way through my build and so excited!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Allen, There is a note right below the materials list actually 👍🏻. The trim is made from off cuts of the sheathing! Happy building! Mike

@panedole

4 жыл бұрын

Winner of a video, I've been looking for "chook coop" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Machaaldity Coop Blaster - ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got cool results with it.

I wanna try this because I love chickens and I really want a nice coop for them. I also have nothing in my yard so why not

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to ya!

Mike, great plans! I am about half way through this build and starting to think about finishing touches. I was wondering how you attached the batten strips to the exterior sheathing without having half an inch of nail/screw exposed on the inside. Thanks!

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great question! I've started glueing then with gorilla glue construction adhesive and using just 5/8 or 3/4" 18 gauge brads👍🏻👍🏻. Thank you for ordering the plans! I'm glad to hear the build is going well😃

@alyssaespinoza6284

2 жыл бұрын

Hello DrLawyerB2, I was wondering how much the total of all the material came out to?

@DrLawyerB2

2 жыл бұрын

@@alyssaespinoza6284 Hi, I bought all of the lumber at once in January, mid-COVID, so my total for the lumber alone was over $900. I made several modifications to the original plans, including a dutch door, windows, and window boxes, so several additional materials were needed. I estimate that after lumber, roofing material, paint, hardware cloth, etc my project totaled somewhere between $1500-2000.

no final shot after its painted? very nice design though thanks for posting

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

There are a few shots on my blog linked above. I had the video edited a bit before my clients painted the coop so that's why there are no photos in the video. Thank you for the completes, if you're interested in plans those are also linked above!

Mike, great tutorial! I am going through your affiliate links and loading up on gear. What gauge nailer are you using? I'm a newbie and do not know what is bast for framing, etc. That link doesn't take me to a specific gun.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mat, First off, thank you so much for the complements & secondly I greatly appreciate you purchasing through my affiliate link! That is a tremendous help in continuing to produce new content! I use the Ridgid framing nailer R350RHE (you'll need a compressor to run it) and Ridgid 16 gauge nailer for the board and batten 👍🏻👍🏻

@angelab7455

2 жыл бұрын

So did you finish the project? I can see myself totally doing this but I don’t have much faith in myself since i never built anything 🤷🏻‍♀️

Is there a way to anchor this coop to the ground? I live in an area with high winds. I’m thinking of elevating the bottom onto 4x4’s set in footings.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Erik! You could absolutely build this off of footing cast into concrete which is probably the best solution. Another alternative would be shed anchors like this amzn.to/359YyRa but if you're good with digging footings etc, that's the route I would go hands down! Mike

@on4acres

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike awesome thanks for the info Mike.

@on4acres

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike just purchased the plans, looking forward to building this over the winter!

@nikolamarkovic4420

4 жыл бұрын

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@samaramartinez9606

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to uncover online coop design try coop magic tactic ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.

Do you know about how much this cost for the materials alone?

@WoodshopMike

Жыл бұрын

Current prices are roughly $800

What size would be good for 2-4 chickens? Love this but too big for us

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Polly, The average sq' for coop sizing is 2.5sq'per bird. So 5 - 10 square feet 👍🏻

I wanted to start a chicken colony as I like to call it. I bought a small 8x8 shed from Lowes for 1100.00 IT arrives unassembled. Its all cheap wood and bent 2x4s. None of the wood is marked or cut to shape from the factory. I was floored. I then tried to get it assembled...they dont assemble it if you buy the shed first....I called the store and they were amazing and picke dit up and returned my money. I am going to buy the plans and build this badboy myself ( Nervous smile ) LOL

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man that is really frustrating! Glad you were able to get it returned. Have fun with the build!

Just bought these plans! Super excited to build this for my backyard. What would you say the skill level is for this coop?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

It's may seem like a big project, but it's pretty much a beginner level build 👍🏻. I've had tons of people that have bought their first tools to build this coop!

@abefarrar

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike Awesome! One more question. What type of bit did you use on your router?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

This is the bit that I used amzn.to/31jCQMs and I have an alternate listed in the video description 👍🏻👍🏻

@abefarrar

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike Thanks for answering my questions!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Any time 👍🏻👍🏻

Hi I was wondering how much did it cost to build the coop thanks

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! The material cost was about $725.

@recargat662

4 жыл бұрын

This is just superb, I have been researching "automatic chicken coop door" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Machaaldity Coop Blaster - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got cool success with it.

Hopefully this does include predator-proofing hardware cloth into the ground 12-18" around the coop and run.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

It does indeed! 👍🏻👍🏻

@raquelmoreno6529

4 жыл бұрын

This was great, been searching for "urban chicken coop plans" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Machaaldity Coop Blaster - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend got excellent results with it.

@luisboscan2995

3 жыл бұрын

If anyone is interested in coop plans the greatest results that I have had was by using the Coop Magic Tactic (just google it) definately the most incredible course i've tried.

Got the plans, almost done with the build, just realized you put 7/16 plywood on floor, I put the 3/4 plywood on the floor, oops. What is the 3/4 for

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

No biggie! The 3/4" is for the nesting box 👍🏻

Hope you can help with a router bit question. I broke 2 bottom bearings on a 1/2" flush cut bit cutting 5/8" T1-11 while making our coop. What bit are you using? Many thanks for any help.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Julie, Oh goodness! I'd be interested to know what bit you had that failed. I am using this router bit: amzn.to/3dQsWFB because it's what I had on hand. It's longer than what's needed for this application though. I've had good results with the Freud bits like this one: amzn.to/35n2Bem which is also linked in the description. 👍 I hope that helps! Regards. Mike

@juliebowersett9650

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopMike The bit that failed is a 1/2 inch Freud straight flush trim bit much like what you recommended, with top and bottom bearings and a 1/4 inch shaft. We replaced the broken bearing with one from another bit, and that failed as well.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. I've had some of the freud bearings fail after heavy use, but the Whiteside bearings seem to hold up better 👍🏻

@juliebowersett9650

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopMike, thanks for your advice. Fantastic video, BTW.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and thank you! 😃

Am I the only one that has no control over a hand router 😂😂

@WoodshopMike

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 they can be wily

Fuleey kaa hub iyo qalab badankkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

Do you have a different way to purchase plans the link isn’t working??

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay. Here's the link: woodshopmike.com/product/diy-chicken-coop-plans/

Easy as when you have such a well equipped workshop just sitting there.

In your plan you call for 1 sheet of 3/4" plywood, where are you using the 3/4" sheet? The floor? In the video you say it is 7/16".

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

It's for the nesting box. I show one method in the video and call that out in the plans, but by using 3/4" plywood you can build the nesting box more easily. This is this method I use whenever I build a coop for someone now 👍🏻

How much did you spend in materials?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephany, Materials run about $725. Happy building! Mike

Do you have any pictures of the inside of the coop ???

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, I do not have any photos of the inside, but the plans do show where to roosting rails are oriented and how to install the nesting box. Other than that, the inside is completely open. My friend Luisa (@peachestopearls on Instagram) will be doing a coop tour soon that you can check out! I hope that helps! Regards, Mike

@sandykrieger514

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopMike awesome ! Thank you so much !

I bought your plans. Which part uses the 3/4 sheet of ply? I can’t find that

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The nesting box uses the 3/4 ply👍🏻

@macgregornorth3332

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing👍🏻👍🏻

How long did this take you?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Without having to film, it would take just a few days 👍🏻👍🏻

very pretty, and nice that its an easy kit. Too bad its thousands of dollars!!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It's not a kit though & the material cost is about $725...

I wish I could find someone to build this for me - I don't have the skills or the tools!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

I do build them for people, but most aren't interested in paying freight if they're outside of the ATL area 😃

@jennfarr9865

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike how much do you charge! I’m in ATL!

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

@@jennfarr9865 hi Jenn, shoot me an email at mike@woodshopmike.com 👍🏻👍🏻

@Hotcinnamon1112

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopMike hi there! I’m also in Georgia, about 30 minutes outside of ATL how much would you charge to build one?

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Shoot me an email mike@woodshopmike.com 👍🏻.

Hey were are the chicken coop plans at

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

There's a link in the bio 👍🏻👍🏻 Here are the plans for this video! woodshopmike.com/product/diy-chicken-coop-plans/ Here's a new plan! woodshopmike.com/product/lean-to-chicken-coop-plans/

How do you keep the bottom wood clean inside the coop?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley, most folks put down hay on the floor and then sweep all of that out when it's time to clean out the coop.

@ashleyjustice5188

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike thank you we are excited to make this coop 😀

@krismarks1581

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopMike We use pine shavings.

you made it look easy and not if but when you will lock yourself in the coop with that latch...lol....been there done that

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don't use that latch any more 😜

I just purchased the plans and I can't seem to print the pdf plans to where they fit on the page. Any suggestions?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, First off, thank you so much for purchasing the plans! Look for a "scale to fit" box under the print properties and you should be good to go.👍 Happy Building! Mike

@TheHeathurD

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopMike how many square feet is needed for the felt roll? Seems like there is 216 sq or 432 sq rolls available

@TheHeathurD

4 жыл бұрын

Never mind. I found that the 216 sq roll weighs 30# and the 432 weights 35#

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn't get back to you in time but glad you found it!

I don’t see a link to the plans

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

It's on the description 👍🏻👍🏻woodshopmike.com/product/diy-chicken-coop-plans/

What do you think is the average cost to build this with todays wood prices?

@WoodshopMike

Жыл бұрын

You're probably close to $900

How much was it to build this?

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patience, Materials were about $750

Ao what's going to happen when it rains? The plyboard is not a water proof

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

It's exterior grade plywood. After caulk and paint it's good to go👍👍

What does something like this roughly cost in material?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi & thanks for watching! Materials were roughly $725.

Can you come over? :)

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the invitation! 😃

After purchasing the plans and building this coop there were several issues: there are no actual instructions to the plans, just dimensions and a cut list. The instructions come from this video and this video is difficult to follow as it’s sped up and differs from how the plans are done. Dimensions are often measured to 16th of an inch, or odd degrees on the miter, such as 33.5 degrees. The coop is only large enough for about 6 chickens and not 12, it’s 25’ sqft and each chicken needs about 4’sqft. However it’s very pretty when done.

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Erik, Thank you again for purchasing the plans and I'm glad you like the finished product! The bird total was based on the number of nesting boxes. As I understand it 3-4 birds can share a box. Hope you enjoy your coop! Regards, Mike

How much did this cost your roughly?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Materials are about $725

@thefloridagardener464

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

Is there a way to slow down?

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

Nope but you can read through the blog post on my site that's linked above 👍🏻

@seabiscuit6776

4 жыл бұрын

Woodshop Mike I would really like to build that but I don’t think I’m skilled enough and definitely don’t have all the tools

@lovas1196

4 жыл бұрын

If you click the 3 dots in the upper R hand corner you can choose your playback speed and slow it down there

Looks simole

Can someone PLEASE build this chicken coup for me? I am 62 and I dont have tools needed. I DO LOVE THIS COUP THOUGH. How much would it cost me? I can paint it.

@lorilane820

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Hesperia, Ca

@WoodshopMike

4 жыл бұрын

If you'd like to send me an email at mike@woodshopmike.com I'd be happy to send you a quote.

@ryanbrock9111

3 жыл бұрын

Lori Lane I’m in Temecula and can probably build you one

I'm curious where you live and what the climate is like. I'm considering starting up with chickens but I live in Wyoming here -20 or colder isn't unheard of between November and March. This coop looks like a "fair weather" type of construction. Very cool, but I might have frozen chickens :)

@WoodshopMike

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Timmy, I'm in the south so frozen chicken isn't an issue around here. I've had people build this coop all over the country though and I know some folks will use "hen house heaters" in the winter months to keep their birds from freezing. Best of luck and if you build one I'd love to hear how it turns out! Cheers, Mike

I’d pay you to build my 6 hens one. I’m serious plus I’d pay for shipping . If you just cut every thing and all of truely be willing to pay

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

I build these for people all over the place. Shoot me an email: mike@woodshopmike.com 👍🏻👍🏻

@nadinemounteer1450

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. My email is chickenboatman@gmail.com. I have 6 large laying hens. I will also need the bolt holes in the footing boards because I too live where 3 months out of the year we get strong winds. So would need a way to bolt it into cement footings. I will have to hire someone to put it together for me. Thanks

@WoodshopMike

3 жыл бұрын

I can handle that. Shot an email over yesterday 👍🏻👍🏻

And then it wouldn't fit through the door...

Would take like 10yrs to get back the money you spent making this coop.

What is this!!!

@cuteuwus7967

3 жыл бұрын

dat rood

Not detailed enough. Paper plans were very inadequate. Disappointing

@WoodshopMike

4 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email if there's something you're stuck on. Thousands of folks (total beginners to experienced woodworkers) have bought these plans. Happy to help you out👊

JESUS IS KING

@laitulip5026

3 жыл бұрын

👑

@gezdunyayi4444

Ай бұрын

So you say😀

This is.not relatable lol