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@@joannemonroe2505 That is great! Be sure to check out our build videos! Reach out if you have questions!

@@mikepage9520 Our wheel system makes it easy to move the coop around to fresh grass when needed!

@@smiley9872 Thank you!

@@11hourpower41 All items mentioned are covered in the video. We do realize sometimes it’s easy to overlook when you are going through a build. That is one great thing about the video, it’s always for reference if you need to go to review. We are also happy to answer questions or provide clarification, just shoot us an email. We pride ourselves on responding to questions in a timely manner. Thank you for the feedback and will keep those points in mind for future build videos!

@@meady50 We love our chickens and wish everyone could have them! That is what I love so much about the hoop coop, it really reduces the amount of time needed to care for and clean the coop. I don’t mind roosters at all, but I might not be the person to ask because I also don’t mind guineas! 😂 Have you considered quail? They have less space requirements and aren’t AS loud as chickens. It’s a much softer crow. Although they don’t tend to be as “personable” as chickens.

@@Rang89 thank you! I do love chicken keeping and sharing ways to make it easier.

@@harley475 I am a wonderful chicken keeper, but learning the “technology” side of video editing has been a steep learning curve. I will remember that next time. What sounds great on my iPad doesn’t always sound the same after upload. Thanks for the feedback!

I think the volume of the music is fine, you can hear your voice clearly over it. It sounds like it does start to peak when you aren’t talking though , so it probably could be lowered a bit

@@meady50 Thank you for the feedback!

@@paulashe61 our coop does have runners which helps, but the wheel design is our own also! We feature it in our short and full build videos!

@@lesliewilliams765 I use the Ring products! We have the Ring doorbell, floodlight cams, stick up cams, spotlight cams, and Ring security system. We’ve used Ring products since 2017. The one in this video that we use for motion detection + light is the spotlight camera. It has EXCELLENT night vision, much better than any others I’ve tried. I also love that you can turn on the light or trigger an alarm sound remotely. You can get motion alerts sent to your phone (or turn them off). You can also set “motion zones”, fully customized to make sure you only get the alerts you want. For example, I set custom zones on my bunny hutch to ignore the movements of the bunny and alert for anything else. All of this is without a subscription. If you want recordings of any motion detection then you do need to subscribe to Ring protect. HOWEVER, it covers ALL Ring devices at your home. We currently have 8 devices and they are all covered on the same subscription. I’ve used it both with and without the subscription, but I like knowing if any predators are in the area + for extra security around the home.

@@lesliewilliams765 if you need help finding the products, I do have them linked in our Amazon storefront. You can find that link on our channel page! Any further questions just let me know!

@@CottonRiverFarm thank you for taking the time to answer my question thoroughly.

@@lesliewilliams765 Of course! When I’ve looked at cameras over the years I found it to be a frustrating process. I am always happy to answer questions if it helps someone make an informed decision. I despise wasting $$! 😂

@@lolitaaguilar3114 We have been swimming in squash and zucchini this year! Our FedEx driver loves us! 😂 We’ve been freezing and canning as much as we can since we anticipate a busy fall season!

@@fortresscast I’m so glad you found the details helpful! I know it makes the video longer, but we truly wanted to empower others, even beginners, to build their own hoop coop! Thanks for watching!

@@daniellebuck5691 That’s great! We had and older chicken tractor that was SO heavy and we had to move it with our farm truck. We love fertilizing the land as we move our coops. It’s amazing how well they do at weed control!

@@jamesf1165 We’ve never had a predator get into our coop, with the exception of a black rat snake that came in the open chicken door. We also have a predator apron build video, be sure to check it out!

I'm sorry, at this time all we have are the downloadable plans! I do know some have worked off the plans using a tablet or desktop.

You could probably print it at a local library.

@@leslier7096 that’s a wonderful idea! Thank you for the suggestion!

@@lesliewilliams765 We have a slower short build video and full build video on our channel. Be sure to check them out!

@@CottonRiverFarm what part of the country to u live? Asking for weather related info

@@lesliewilliams765 We are located in Georgia, USA. We know people across the country and up into Canada that use this style of coop.

@@JustMe085 One day I will learn 😜

@@sunflowercreekfarmstead Thank you! We love our ladies! 🥰

@@EPFIREMAN We have a predator apron to keep predators out. The only predator we’ve ever had get into the coop was a black rat snake that came in through the open chicken door. Our typical predators are coyote, hawk, owl, raccoon, fox, and occasional cougar. Check out our predator apron build video here: th-cam.com/video/ZlGbyINvHwA/w-d-xo.html

@@noahadams7314 You can find out blueprints at: www.cottonriverfarm.com/store/p/hoopcoopplans We have a short and full build video on our channel! th-cam.com/channels/Lqg1JdoX1TXgIj_4t2n04A.html

@@angiecoers6255 thank you! We are excited to share our design!

@@alfmagoo Thank you! We are really excited to share the design!

Thank you!

@@CottonRiverFarm 😇

I know some that make hoop coops from PVC pipe. However, it’s a delicate balance between being lightweight to move and heavy enough for storms/predators. We prefer to make it out of pressure treated wood. We do want some weight to it to withstand the storms we get and to keep predators out.

@@CottonRiverFarm True, although pipe is hollow and one was creative a person could add weight.

@@NancyBryantIdeas Absolutely correct! Personal preference ☺️

Thank you!! We included them in our blueprints!

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I know it's an annoying answer, but it depends. Mainly on whether you are free ranging or keeping them confined. It also varies for meat chickens vs layers, turkeys, guinea, etc. A good rule of thumb for chicken coops of any type is to provide at least 4 sq ft of coop space and up to 8 sq ft per bird if they are confined. Additionally, each chicken should have 8-12 sq ft of outdoor run space and 10-12 inches of roost space. Our 2 cattle panel coop provides 200" of roosting space and 67 sq ft of run space. So it EASILY accommodates 16-20 free ranging laying hens or about 26 broiler/meat chickens. The meat chickens vary by breed and age of harvest. I also know lots of people keep many more chickens in their coops with no issues, but I do prefer to give ours a little extra space. This also determines how often you end up needing to move the coop. We also include a 3 cattle panel option in our plans.

We are really excited to share our design!

Welcome!

We LOVE the mobility of it! The wheels are one of my favorite parts of the design. I also love how easy it is to keep the coop clean. Fresh grass + clean coop makes for happy, healthy chickens!🐓

Thank you! I truly appreciate you sharing your comments. We are really proud of the design and excited to share it with others!

You can find our blueprints at: www.cottonriverfarm.com/store/p/hoopcoopplans

Our build video can be found here: th-cam.com/video/45V0hMOsLhc/w-d-xo.html We also have a full build video that goes more in depth!

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@@davidnickle2678 you can find it here: www.cottonriverfarm.com/store/p/hoopcoopplans

Thank you! We are very proud of our design, especially the wheels.

Thank you!!! The plans make it EASY to build + takes the hassle out of planning. One wrong cut could pay the plans, we tried to keep it super affordable! It was so easy to build we built a coop just for our new spring additions this year! Now I have plenty of room for “Chicken math”! 😂

Thank you so much!! I am so glad to hear you like it!