Step-by-step building plans now available! Includes full materials list, cost to build, dimensions and more. Get it here: www.slowsteading.com/original-chicken-coop

I would suggest putting in a piece of linoleum to make cleaning out the coop easier and I would also put a piece of screen on that window so nobody could get in or out.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

That's great advice, thanks so much for sharing. I'll be adding nesting boxes behind the window, so it will just be for grabbing the eggs. Linoleum sounds like a cool idea too.

@irgeeksauce4165

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading now I wanna try linoleum. Lol.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@irgeeksauce4165 Haha let me know how it works for you!

@Jenufir

Жыл бұрын

@@irgeeksauce4165 Linoleum works great. Makes cleaning much easier, with nothing touching (staining/smelling) up the floor.

This is absolutely the! best! chicken coop build I have ever seen so far! Excellent craftsmanship, high quality, and very spacious!!! Love this build!❤

@Slowsteading

22 күн бұрын

Wow thanks so much, that means a lot! ❤️❤️

When I saw this video, it honestly reminded me of all the obstacles I come across when I have projects going on. 😁😁 it's awesome to see how he doesn't hide his issues while building something like most do. 😁 they make it seem so easy, but once you get hands-on, it sucks when you hit obstacles. Awesome video!!😊

@Slowsteading

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Came for the diy chick coop ideas and subbing for cool relaxed vibe of the video. Currently working on my own homestead and couldn’t help but notice the colors you choose for your home. I’m going with something similar as well. Lots of similarities. Keep up the good work 👌🏽

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks so much for checking out the coop build. And thanks for the kind words! The black panels for the house are great for some passive solar heating in winter time. We're up in Canada so the summers aren't too hot (nor too long), but it's something to keep in mind. Good luck with your homestead as well

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but chicken's legs are built differently than other traditional birds, their knees do not lock into place and circular roosting bars can be uncomfortable to them and may cause bumble foot. I probably haven't explained this properly, but there are some videos out there that explain why a rounded roosting bar might be uncomfortable for a chicken and not a parakeet

@Slowsteading

2 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

@WhompWhiomp

2 ай бұрын

@@Slowsteading Sorry if I came across as rude, I'm not very good with tone :')

You might want to attach 18 inch width of horizontal hardware cloth along the outside on the ground to keep animals from digging under the edge of the coop.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great advice, predator ground protection is important! I've buried mesh in the most vulnerable parts but always room for improvement.

@deirdre444

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading Watching your birthday biking video right now. Nice! You're an awesome guy. Really inspired to copy your coop build. Thanks for sharing your methods.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@deirdre444 Thanks for the kind words, that means a lot 🙂 I'm glad the coop build is helpful for you, I can't wait to see what you build!

Curious about the nest boxes? I've added the build here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

You might want to get a latch You could put a carabiner on raccoons have no problem with barrel bolts. Nice build! Great job.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, I'll look into upgrading that!

Good job! I like how the style of the mid-century modern style of the chicken house matches the architectural style of your home.

@Slowsteading

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out, I appreciate it!

May God protect you all good work

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out :)

In the future you want to strip the perch wood, the bark can be a haven for mites that can effect the chickens.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

This is great advice, thanks for sharing. Can you recommend any good methods for doing so?

@dugangant

Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say something but also if you strip the bark the wood will last 10 times longer and will be less likely to rot. Same reason why they strip the bark off of log built cabins.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@dugangant Thanks for the +1 on this! Any tips for stripping bark?

Excellent execution and architecturally pleasing. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it 😄 Do you keep chickens yourself?

@schrodingerscat7218

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading We're having chicken tonight as a matter of fact.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@schrodingerscat7218 Amazing! Grilled, fried, stewed, what's your go-to? Bon appetit!

Came for the DIY chicken coop. Now I'm watching all the videos and subscribing! love this way of life and glad to see the kids being a part of it! Keep up the good work man!

@Slowsteading

9 ай бұрын

Ha thanks for watching and thanks for being here! It's been a wild ride ✌🙂

that little boy is absolutely adorable

@Slowsteading

2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much, he's pretty awesome :)

Nice. Thank you. Loved the 3 video s... Godbless

@Slowsteading

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Just don't leave anything leaning against the coop on the nest box side or racoons could get in. They can unlock those types of latches.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks for sharing. Those furry little critters are crafty.

4:10 The best ramp to use for a chicken coop is a 2x8 with 1/2 groves ever 2 inches. No nail required 👍🏼

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great idea, that sounds super straightforward and long lasting. Do you keep chickens yourself?

@victorm7274

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading yes, I have 18 bantam breeds, silkies, green queen,polish white crested , buff Brahma, Easter egger, and a few others. I came up with this ramp because I also keep 4 dwarf Nigerian goats in my chicken run that are pretty destructive. They kept knocking off the pieces of wood off the ramp . Which would make it difficult for the silkies to use. Silkies can fly maybe a foot and a half but that’s it. One by one I kept finding the pieces of wood with nail facing up waiting a unsuspecting chicken to step on them . I even use glue with nails but they were no match for these little fat goats. With the new ramp now my chickens can go in the coop with no problem. 👍🏼

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@victorm7274 That sounds like a dream flock, lots of beautiful birds I'm sure! Very cool to hear you have goats sharing the run with the chickens. Do you find they coexist quite well?

Excellent job dude. I have been watching chicken coop videos for years since I have chickens and you have my vote for best built and functional coop. Job well done.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that means a lot 😁 What kinds of chicken do you have?

Next time, on you door, trim it at an angle to close the gap. You are trimming for the swing of the door so only the leading side needs to be trimmed.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Oooh nice advice, that would look really slick too. Will definitely keep that in mind for future builds!

Brilliant job! We are planning one of a very similar shape and style, thanks for the inspiration.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the build! Good luck on your coop, can't wait to see how it turns out 😊

With egg price skyrocketing at lightening speed, it's time to start to utilize our backyards, Thank you so much for the step by step video, I am planning to build mine on a trailer frame due to hurricane so I can move them in the shed when required.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

I agree, you really don't need a lot of space to keep a few chickens, enough for a family. A trailer frame sounds like a great idea, I can't wait to see what you build!

You have great carpenter skills

@Slowsteading

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! The best practice is doing :)

Great job on the build! Awesome coop, for sure.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out! The chickens seem to like it too, everyone's happy with how it came out :) Looks like you have some fun stuff going on as well, can't wait to see what you've got building. You've got a new sub 😉

Next up nesting boxes, great job,loved the recycle/upcycle parts

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Cheers thanks for checking it out! Materials were a big deal for us :) The nest boxes got their own video! Check it out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

Папа обязательно должен сделать домик детям, они такие радостные))))))

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great idea, a play house or tree house would be really fun.

Well done! Thank you for sharing. :)

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Do you have chickens or are you thinking about getting some?

I’m surprised you spent $500! It seemed like the only new materials were hardware cloth, closures, and some minimal lumber at the beginning. Makes me a little nervous for building my own coop down the line. Fantastic ideas here, love the use of recycled materials, and it looks beautiful and functional

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Honestly the hardware cloth was the bulk of it, being over $200 for the full roll. It's amazing how quickly latches and hardware add up at $10 a piece as well. I can't even imagine the price tag with all new material, the roofing alone would be a hefty bill! If you have a good enough head start gathering material though, you can definitely keep the price down 👍

@colinstace1758

Жыл бұрын

You could always make it smaller too, this coop could comfortably house 30 chickens

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@colinstace1758 Definitely, especially if you create a larger run outside or allow for plenty of free ranging. 30 chickens would poop the place up pretty quickly but you'd have a pretty awesome compost machine if you stayed on top of it all!

@bobpriddy5196

Жыл бұрын

Wait til you see the cost of wire.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpriddy5196 For real! I've seen it, and I don't like what I see 🤣

If you have trouble with animals digging under and eating chickens staple the hardware cloth to the bottom and run it out a couple feet. Digging it down is best as predators usually see a wall and dig right at the wall to get under. I love your run and coop ❤ safe chicken keeping my friend!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thankfully we haven't had any issue with digging predators, but these are good tips to further predator proof the coop. ☺️

Muito Legal 👍🏻

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado!

That size tree branch was perfect for a roosting perch, but you can also use a small round post from TS or another agriculture supply store. I used a skinny round post I paid seven bucks for. Their feet wrap perfectly around it and is very stable for them balance wise.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was happy I found that branch laying around, it was destined for the burn pile anyhow but now I saved a trip to hardware store as well. Good to know you can get good posts for relatively inexpensive, thanks for sharing!

@colinstace1758

Жыл бұрын

A tapered branch is good too, they will move along it till they find a comfortable spot

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@colinstace1758 Oh yeah, I like your thinking. Choose your own comfort level! 👌

Amazing work!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I just subscribed to your channel, you are very talented and I will be building the same chicken coop in the next couple of weeks. Keep up the amazing work

@Slowsteading

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, best of luck with your build!

Looks good

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks so much for checking it out. Do you keep chickens?

Excellent video production/editing, groovy music, joyful children, love shining everywhere. And a grand chicken mansion. Super cool, dude!❤

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks so much for watching! "Chicken Mansion" I love that 😂 Do you keep livestock?

@SeventhSamurai72

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading Starting with peach and apple trees, and growing amaranth, beans, peppers, millet, buckwheat, sorghum and sunflowers. I've tried many things here on the high plains of Colorado, but it's been challenging to figure out what grows well here. Grasshoppers thrive, so chickens are in the plan for spring. Cheers!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@SeventhSamurai72 Chickens will love the grasshoppers and feed the soil too! Best of luck with your little square of heaven ✌

I love this build ! I'm doing one today and glad I saw your ideas 💡 well done ! We have predators as we are in yhe woods

@Slowsteading

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Çok beyendim uzun aramalar sonucunda kümes yapımı hakkında iyi fikir paylaşan birini buldum 😊

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for checking out my videos!

Awesome bro. Cheers

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, appreciate you checking it out!

Great series, had to sub! Beautiful family.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot 🙏

did you end up putting hardware cloth to cover the window? thats the only thing i would definitely do for this one. really love the whole thing. will definitely be drawing inspiration from it

@Slowsteading

14 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it! I added nest boxes behind the window so there is easy access to eggs 👌 I documented that process in another video 😊

Ahh yes the gentle sound of a Phillips screw head stripping 😋

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Haha we use square head aka robertson screws up here! 😂

Muy bueno el proyecto, lo vi desde el comienzo. Yo lo hubiese instalado más lejos de la casa familiar (por los olores). Otro tema a tener en cuenta, es mucho cuidado con la gripe aviar.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! Greater distance from the house is a great suggestion, thanks for sharing! If I had a bigger property I would, but ultimately this is about as far as I can get 😅

Hi good morning, your coop looks very nice. i found out that the chickens are more confortabile and bslanced better on a 2×8 perch than a 2×4

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for checking it out! A 2x8 laid flat? I'd be curious to learn more about your thoughts on that, that seems a bit too close to flat ground but maybe I'm missing something 😅

nice!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the chicken coop build! Do you keep chickens yourself?

Những ý tưởng rất tuyệt vời sản phẩm của bạn rất độc đáo mình rất thích những công việc bạn đang làm mình sẽ bấm đăng ký để xem tiếp những video sau của bạn.Dù bạn là người ở quốc gia nào thì mình cũng muốn được làm quen để giao lưu với bạn ❤❤❤Chúc bạn mạnh khỏe để làm nhiều video hay hơn ❤❤❤😅

@Slowsteading

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!

You are a lucky man

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is giving me the confidence for my coop and run build in the next couple months! Using an old shed right now but it's just awful lol. Amazing build! 👏 😊

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! You totally got it! Haha nothing wrong with a shed, I'm a big fan of using what you've got 😁 What breeds do you have right now?

@_oksure

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading 4 Isa browns, 3 australorps and a copper Maran, plus 8 meat hens in another area & quails. We had ducks too but we've downsized a lot recently 😅 the australorps are honestly so annoying and go broody every other day lol what about you guys? Yours look so cute, especially the little black and white ones!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@_oksure That sounds like a cute flock, but the broodiness sounds challenging! We have a mixed flock, a few black copper maran, buff orpington, welsummer, easter/olive eggers, and barred rocks. The small barred rock is super cute (Tiny, she's my favorite), but definitely not ideal genetics as her eggs are tiny too. 😅

@_oksure

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading oh I want Easter eggers so much! I love the idea of all the different coloured eggs you can get! Do you get much predators in your area other than the raccoons?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@_oksure Yes! The rainbow eggs were a big motivation for selecting all those breeds, and it's always a treat seeing the different colored eggs in the next boxes each day 😁 Raccoons are the most obvious predators here, but there are also a lot of mink in the area. Also a LOT of bald eagles, but my property seems to have enough tree cover for it to not be too big of an issue. I've only lost two chicks to predators so far, but all the full size hens seem smart enough to seek cover when needed 😅 Have you had issues with predators?

nice dude!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for checking it out!

You also have to put something down, which prevents predators digging to get into the coop.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great advice, gotta watch out for those nasty predators! Do you have chickens yourself?

@AnnetteZang

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading no, I don’t have chickens, I am vegan. I live in the middle of the African Bush on anti poaching patrols, with no buildings, electricity or running water... a little difficult to keep chickens with all the major predators around such as lion, leopard, hyena, wild dogs, etc.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@AnnetteZang Wow that sounds exciting! Hope you are enjoying it out there 🙂

Nowadays! How's it going? Any improvements or anything you would like to change?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

The coop's been great! Honestly not much I would have changed. I think an integrated rain water catchment system connected to a gutter and a waterer would be nice, but as it is it's working perfectly!

Do you have any written plans for the coop? measurements and materials list? Looks great!!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I don't currently have written plans but I hope to put some together soon :)

Amazing craftsmanship! That coop would cost several thousand dollars if purchased from a builder, especially if they used new materials. Then moving would be a nightmare....good job!!!!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, and thanks for checking out the build!

❤️

Great v video

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Do you have chickens?

Hello ! Very Cool Your Chicken Coop! However, there are some details that can be improved such as: - The perches must be rustic (not smooth), but they must not have bark, as this favors the proliferation of ectoparasites; - These same perches, if possible, should be placed in a small extension to the chicken coop, Covered and Their Sides Protected from the Weather. This greatly facilitates the collection of feces, in addition to increasing the longevity of "soil beds". The perches should have a maximum diameter of 4 cm, 30 cm apart (And 30 cm from the ground to the first perch), 20 cm laterally (for each bird), Maximum height of 120 cm and maximum angle of 45º (To avoid bruises that can become serious problems on the feet of birds when they "land" if they jump from the highest perch). If possible, let them graze in paddocks with grass and green leaves, as they love it, make them happier and less stressed so, Without a doubt, they will produce more and better eggs. That’s It ! Good luck ! Ed São Paulo, SP Pindorama

@Slowsteading

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Those brad nails will eventually decay. You should have really used screws or at least galvanized nails

@Slowsteading

22 күн бұрын

It all decays eventually, but thanks for the tips!

Underground protection?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

I've since surrounded the perimeter with about 1' of 1/2" hardware mesh. As of yet I haven't seen any indication of digging predators 🙂

Brad Nailer, that was my film name in a previous life.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 that's absolutely brilliant!

I love your coop. This looks better than the Carolina Coops! Question- With the open windows along the top around the henhouse, does heat escape and get cold in the winter?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Thankfully it doesn't drop too much below freezing here, the winters are quite mild. As a result heat loss during the winter was not an issue.

Very nice! What’s the type of nail gun you used?

@Slowsteading

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's a Ridgid battery powered brad nailer.

Your roost bars are better than anything out there, I made mine from treated wood I had thrown around, im building my roost hangers out of metal, your coop looks very nice

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm happy with how they turned out. Using what you have laying around is always an awesome idea 👌 Can't wait to see your finished coop it sounds next level

@MosaicHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading Just search chicken bunker build 5 and it should pop up, it's not done yet, but it's going to be nice once it's stuccoed, it's going to have rain harvesting, solar and a pumping system that all runs on one solar panel.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@MosaicHomestead Wow I just checked it out, that thing is awesome! Sounds like an amazing automated system. I've subbed now, can't wait to see the progress!

@MosaicHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading will do the same, you have interesting content.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@MosaicHomestead Cheers, I appreciate it!

Deep Litter 👍🇦🇺 do they wrap there feet around the perch or just sit flat, on a flat surface ???

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Deep litter has been awesome so far, I only need to clean it out once a season or longer. The branches I used for roosting bars are quite a large diameter so their feet do wrap around a bit, but not all the way around.

Curious as to what predators you worry about if any. I have hawks and built 2 chicken tractors that allow me to free range in my urban back yard. Hawk proof and movable on a daily basis to keep them on fresh grass and saving feed costs.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Mink are a big problem here, as are raccoons. Aerial predators would be bald eagles and hawks, with ravens causing trouble and snatching eggs. Rats could be a problem too if there are chicks in the coop.

I wanna see your version of role away nesting box 😅

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes I haven't built the nesting boxes yet since the chicks aren't quite laying. Stay tuned for a future update!

@user-qs3tg5dr1t

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading ممكن الترجمه الى العربيه

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@user-qs3tg5dr1t آه نعم ، لم أقم ببناء صناديق التعشيش حتى الآن لأن الكتاكيت لا توضع تمامًا. ترقبوا التحديث في المستقبل!

U may want to add windows or vents for air.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

I agree, ventilation is SOOO important! I've left the walls open at the top on 3 sides thankfully which provides adequate air flow for the hens 👌

fabulous i will try this can you please share complete dimensions

@Slowsteading

10 ай бұрын

The entire structure is 16' x 8' x 6' tall, the enclosed area is 8' x 6' x 4' tall

Watch Part 1 all the way to 3..🙏

@Slowsteading

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

did i miss the nesting boxes

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Nope they've got their own video, check it out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

$10 for a 2*4!! It's like $4 here.

Might have missed it but what did you do about the nesting boxes?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Great question! I covered it in a separate video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

But what about their nesting boxes? Where will they lay their eggs?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Totally! I made a whole video just for the nest boxes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

@julijopeterson7096

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading Opps, sorry. I guess I missed it. Thanks for your reply & letting me know.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@julijopeterson7096 No problem, I hope it's helpful for you :)

I know cedar shavings are bad for chickens not sure about lumber though

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Cedar lumber shouldn't be an issue

Good job! And for the eggs? 😊

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! The chickens aren't quite laying, so I haven't built the nest boxes yet. My plan is for them to rest inside the long window so I can reach in from the outside to gather the eggs. Stay tuned for a future update!

@irgeeksauce4165

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading you answered my own question in another comment. Thank you! I love the recycled material idea. So much more cost efficient. I've seen coops for thousands of dollars!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@irgeeksauce4165 Thanks so much! Keeping costs down is super important to me. After all, how many eggs will you need to collect to pay off a multi thousand dollar coop? 😂

Noce coop, but unless you have some kind of hookup I don’t know how that was only $500? Hardware cloth alone is $160 for 100’. Cedar is ridiculously high, like $3~ a linear foot. Still a nice coop though.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

A lot of time was spent salvaging and reclaiming used and discarded materials. You're right, the hardware mesh was probably the single most expensive item, but we were able to use the whole roll across 3 different projects.

No laying boxes?

@Slowsteading

22 күн бұрын

I made a separate video for the nest boxes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

No nesting boxes?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

I think you already saw, but I added them in the next video :)

You should wear safety classes you’ll thank yourself in the long run so you don’t lose an eye

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

This is great advice! Totally agree, thanks for sharing.

What are the dimensions or this coop, and it's running area?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

8' x 16' x 6' with the enclosed area being 8' x 6' x 4'

That's a very beautiful coop and run! I love all the ventilation under the eaves of the roof! Do you have hardware cloth bolted over it so predators can't get in? I can't see. Chickens prefer to roost standing on the wide flat side of a 2x4 so they can set down and let their feathers cover their feet to keep them warm, and because it's more comfortable than standing on a rounded surface. I think raccoons can open barrel latches. If there's daylight showing between the vertical boards on the sides of the coop, it's too drafty. But overall it looks fantastic!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great feedback! Yes there is the same 1/4" hardware cloth under the eaves which has worked out well so far. I had believed a round branch would be more similar to their natural environment, an actual tree branch. But maybe domesticated chickens are so removed from that, they prefer a flat surface? I have no idea 😂

@photina78

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading 😂 Yes, domestic chickens are spoiled, they like to roost on a nice flat surface. I've learned a lot, especially about predator proofing, from The Chicken Chick and the Backyard Chickens sites. You're very talented! I'm sure your chickens love you!

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@photina78 Haha these chickens sure are spoiled! Thanks for the references, I'll check those places out for sure. Do you keep chickens yourself?

@photina78

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading Yes, I had my own chickens, since I live in the country. One fall I got sick, and the news was saying we were in for the worst winter in decades; so I was afraid I wouldn't be able to care for them and gave them to a neighbor who raises chickens and sells eggs. I loved them and am tempted to get more, but I don't know if I can find anyone to come out here and care for them if I have to be away from home. I sure miss them.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@photina78 Yeah having the animals does make it difficult to be away from home unfortunately. Glad yours went to a good home!

How about the egg nests?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Of course! I've covered the nest boxes in their own video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ijmbGPfLjLcps.html

Hello, did you previously work in Plantation 24H?

@Slowsteading

9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry, I don't know what that is

@AmericanVictoryGardens

9 ай бұрын

@@Slowsteading no problem. You just really look like somebody I knew down here in Florida. Awesome channel by the way. Good stuff.

@Slowsteading

9 ай бұрын

@@AmericanVictoryGardens Haha all good! Thanks so much, I appreciate it 👍

reminds me of attack on titan

Where do I find a man who will build this for me?

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Lol! It's not too complex, maybe give it a shot?

chickens rest better on flat roosting bars as they are not actually birds that grip like most birds in the wild

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, why is that, evolution?

@2friesshortofabigmac407

Жыл бұрын

@@Slowsteading i believe it has to do with how they live/roost and care for their young.. they hide in brush in the wild whereas birds hide high in trees

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@2friesshortofabigmac407 that's cool I didn't know that, thanks for sharing

👍👍👍🐦🐥🐤🐓😊🙏

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!

Bet $ this guy drives a Subaru

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

How much you wanna bet? 😅

Goof job.

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

I'll take that as "good job" 😂 Thanks!

Republic of China

Is because you are not for that. I have 10 chicken coops and I will add more

nice coop, cringe "power" tools

@michaellebert8907

Жыл бұрын

and also kills the vibe of the video. Shouldve went as much handtool as possible for max effect

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@michaellebert8907 Thanks glad you like the coop! Baha yeah hand tools are awesome but... so are projects that are finished in a reasonable amout of time 😂

@michaellebert8907

Жыл бұрын

Bah humbug, start out by replacing your nailgun with a hammer. Tiny project, barely any time lost by hand. Whole cabin, yeah

@Slowsteading

Жыл бұрын

@@michaellebert8907 Haha fair enough! It's all about mindset 🤓

Ang on - what about foxes digging under the fence etc did you put wire on the ground i didnt see