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If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive you ve come to the right place. My first ever youtube video i really hope.

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How to make a backyard chicken coop. In this video i show you how i managed to build this diy backyard chicken coup with no experience in building other than what i ve learnt on youtube. Build the frame for the hutch and run. If predators are a problem in your area bury a layer of chicken wire 6 inches deep under both the coop and the run in order to foil diggers like foxes dogs and skunks.

Decide the location 3. Decide the size of your coop 2. Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere.

Dig a trench to sink the run fencing at least one foot below ground. 1 x 76 x 36. Diy backyard chicken coop tour how to build easy to clean duration.

Chicken coop inside a greenhouse best nest box in hawaii. Reading backyard chickens helped me understand and i enjoyed it so much the funny way you describe them put a smile on my face with every page. California bay area weather is about 65f and since i build.

Not only do chickens provide a natural and healthy supply of eggs they are also provide a natural source of. How to build the right chicken coop 1. After you have finished cutting the panels use a piece of sandpaper to smooth down any splinters and rough edges.

I builded a chicken run 12fx 12xf and inside i placed a coop big enough for 6 hens however i just got 2 to start with and they are isa brown. Martin johnson off grid living 237 035 views. Lifestyle expert ken wignard shows how to make your own backyard chicken coop.

Countersink and screw both the roof panels to the roof trusses and side battens every 12. It s a huge 20ft x 12ft chicken coop here s how we built it to spoil our chickens. Build a gate for the run.

Plug any holes in the coop walls as well. This year we decided to go big with our backyard chickens by building them a huge walk in chicken coop. Take two oriented strand boards osbs and cut them to the sizes above.

If you have chosen to build your coop from plans follow the instructions which will likely include these basic steps. To keep them out use a couple of 2 inch layers offset or 1 inch wire instead.