Comments for DIY Chicken Coop Plans

Comment on Chicken Coop Signs by Allen Donaldson

Allen Donaldson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:43:18 +0000

Can you tell me where I can get the sign the rooster crows but the hen delivers, as I think this would be perfect for my new coop

Comment on Chicken Mites and Diatomaceous Earth by robert

robert — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:26:37 +0000

I have a chicken and her feet are gray, Is this a problem

Comment on Build a PVC Chicken Tractor by Rick

Rick — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:42:59 +0000

Our desighn allows the use of Pvc, wood, and metal.

Comment on Chicken Coop Automatic Door by Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:03:39 +0000

Upon making an Automatic Chicken Coop Door for our coop we researched many different ideas. After building well over five different prototypes we came up with one that we set on our coop and even lured the predators in to see how it held up against them. Over two years later and the door still separate the chickens from what is lurking outside. Also it lets them out at 6AM so I don’t have to get up on the weekends. My family enjoys not having to come how early in the evenings to put the girls up since the door locks them all up for the evening. Here is a link to a video of predators trying to get into our coop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b43RPCPhMmM
In the past year we have built many of these same doors and sold them on our site but still making the door as simple as possible to install. The average person can install it in a matter of 15 minutes. We have even made an installation video that is on our site. We have never had a complaint about any predators getting through our doors. Now that doesn’t sound like that big of a deal until, I tell you that our doors are sold all over the world. US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Czech Republic, Italy ect. We take our time creating these doors and never try to save a few pennies, we used the most expensive glues longer staples, and master carpenters. We even linseed oil our doors to keep the door from swelling in any of the weather conditions that it may come against. We have even created a small trim kit piece we send free with every one of our doors to help benefit our customers. Here is a link to our installation video. http://www.youtube.com/user/AutomaticChickenCoop#p/u/9/DVLJQqaZ6wg
Our door model we created is made with Model D20 Drapery motor. This means unlike most automatic doors it needs no counter weight so this means no unnecessary counter weight maxing out the weight limit on the door or causing the door lines to get tangled up and jam the door.
If you would like to check it out our site is http://www.AutomaticChickenCoopDoor.com
Jeremy Smith
Automatic Chicken Coop Door

Comment on Chicken Nesting Boxes by Evangeline

Evangeline — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:23:45 +0000

What type of wood should I use?

Comment on Chicken Nesting Boxes by Gabi

Gabi — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:19:25 +0000

Thank you for this info. It was very useful.

Comment on Chicken Nesting Boxes by Racheal

Racheal — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:17:51 +0000

I found this info useful. Thank you!

Comment on Build a PVC Chicken Tractor by susan

susan — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:11:12 +0000

this is a pvc chicken coop I built myself. I have had it up for quite some time and have had no problems with it. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=344460
Chick it out !!

Comment on Small Chicken Coop Plans by Chicken Coop Plans

Chicken Coop Plans — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:15:25 +0000

Hi Irene, Are you referring to the link in my right sidebar for a free shed plan? That should take you to myshedplans.com, where they offer a free download for the blueprint of an 8×12 shed. I just checked the link to make sure the free blueprint was still available – it is. If you are referring to something else, please clarify and I can look into it.

Comment on Small Chicken Coop Plans by Irene Covington

Irene Covington — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:27:08 +0000

I makes me really angry and frustrated that every link to “free” plans leads to this book you have to buy. This is just wrong. and I will do without before I buy the download. Be honest and take the link of all the free cites. You are not honest.

Comment on Use Your Chicken Coop Plans to Start a Profitable Business by Mrs Henhouses

Mrs Henhouses — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:20:24 +0000

It is amazing the number of people willing to pay for a simple pre-made hen house. It is nice to help people get started with information on the birds too and what to expect with care etc.

It’s great this whole area is taking off. More people need to know how great home grown food tastes and how easy and inexpensive it is too! Great Blog.

Comment on Build a PVC Chicken Tractor by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 05 May 2011 23:42:22 +0000

Filling them with sand is a good idea as well. We built a coop area for our 12 chickens to roam around protected and we can move it around the yard. It is great.

Comment on Build a PVC Chicken Tractor by Krystal

Krystal — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:18:56 +0000

Derek, while looking for plans I have seen some mention of plans that fill the bottom pipes with water to hold it down. While I have not found it yet, it seems like a good idea.

Comment on Placing a Chicken Coop by Mark Nolen

Mark Nolen — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:22:27 +0000

I live in the country, and would like to be able to allow chickens to roam freely. But I am concerned about the fox’s we have. Will this be a major issue with the fox’s killing the chickens regularly? Should I invite trappers onto my property to get rid of the fox poplulation so I can free range chickens? I don’t have any chickens yet and have gobs of places I can put them. I just worry about the wild life making a feast on my investment.

Comment on Back to Basics with Backyard Chicken Coops by karissa

karissa — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:37:12 +0000

Hi my name is Karissa,

i hav e 6 chickens and need sonme help on how to build chicken coop or can you give me some sites on some affordable chicken coops (money budget:$0-$350

thank you so much,
karissa
p.s. im only 12 too,but my mom n’ dad are going to pay for it.Oh,and plz reply back

Comment on Chicken Coop Signs by moragmunro

moragmunro — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:28:11 +0000

Can you tell me where I can get the sign the rooster crows but the hen delivers, as I think this would be perfect for my new coop.

Comment on Raising Chickens for Eggs by Ben Huff

Ben Huff — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:55:17 +0000

I have laying hens that is starting to eat there eggs after laying there eggs. How can I stop this?

Comment on Cold Weather Chicken Coop Plans by derek

derek — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:35:25 +0000

As winter gets closer add more litter to roosting area of your coop. The composting of litter and manure that occurs naturally will give off some heat. You won’t have to worry too much about the smell as much in the winter but be sure when spring comes to get back on a regular cleaning cycle.

Comment on Build a PVC Chicken Tractor by derek

derek — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:24:06 +0000

Tried to build a chicken tractor out of PVC. Too flimsy for my liking so I tore it apart and went with old fasioned wood. A lot heavier but much sturdier.

Comment on Use Your Chicken Coop Plans to Start a Profitable Business by Gaby

Gaby — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:42:33 +0000

Yes, it is indeed a good business to start building your own chicken coops. I have been into the same business, Backyard Chicken and I am really having so much fun. Nice blog. :)

Comment on Free Range Chicken Coops by Will Rifareal

Will Rifareal — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:04:52 +0000

I always believe that chickens should have free space. They should have a chicken range if possible but the chicken coop plans you got are great. Good suggestions and good reading for a chicken lover like me.

Comment on Cheap Chicken Coop Plans by Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:42:16 +0000

You are so right. I took an old play house that was falling down and used the material to build a swing for my daughter. Besides, as they say “One mans trash is another mans treasure.”

Comment on Feeding Chickens 101 by Kiko

Kiko — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:00:21 +0000

Thanks for participating in this months edition of the bird carnival. From the video I like the idea of using chickens to keep the number of bugs down in grass rather than using pesticides….I never thought of that.

Comment on My Favorite Chicken Coop Building Plans by Monumentails

Monumentails — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:37:30 +0000

Wow, really interesting and detailed plans for building. Looking forward to see how these turn out