Pros & Cons of the Ultimate Backyard Chicken Coop Build (Third Coast Craftsman Chicken Coop Review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video we review the chicken coops we built using using Chris, from Third Coast Craftsman plans.
Link to build video:
• Ultimate Backyard Chic...
Link to Chris's Video:
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Link to Plans:
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Thanks for the video. I just finished building this same coop from Third Coast Craftsman. Overall I'm very happy with how it turned out. I made a number of small modifications, but the plans were generally well done and easy to follow. I did experience a few sections of the build where I could have used more detail, but I was able to figure things out and make it work. I did end up using 2x6's instead of 2x4's for the run. This required some modifications to the dimensions and 2x6's are harder to work with (the walls and roof frame were quite heavy to move), but I'm glad I did. This coop should last many, many years. I also used the Run-Chicken automatic door - loving that door. I have hemp on the floor of my coop and I am using the droppings board, which catches a lot of the poop inside the coop itself and prevents the hemp from getting too messy. So far I have been happy with the droppings board and the overall functionality of the coop and run.
If you have a garden or any extra plant use the chickens as a compost. They will break it down and turn it into amazing soil. Edit also for the coop it’s self you could use chicken netting foot the floor. Reason is the poop will go all to the ground and will need very low maintenance.
I built the same coop with some modifications here and there. My wife and i are both very happy with it. I used 2x6's for the run roof since we get a fair amount of snow. I also widened my hen house to the same width as the run which I don't regret. Although you didn't end up using it I did install the poop board and it keeps the coop so much cleaner. It does require a bit more attention and regular cleaning (I pull poop from it daily or at most every other day). We use hemp for the floor bedding which is expensive but it lasts a lot longer with the poop board. I also put in a bedding stop at my access doors. We don't have as much issue with the bedding getting in the nesting boxes but we also use the fake grass pads which are easy to clean. I get a lot of compliments on the structure.
You happen to have the list or extra material needed to build it to 8 wide?
@@michaelminiscalco473 I'm sorry I don't. I just measured the width of the run and adjusted the framing accordingly. I think I ended up with two more nesting boxes than what the plans called for.
Thanks for sharing. I recently finish building the same coop and found the plans easy to use but did have to check on measurements as I was building it. I didn't have the problem you had with the gap on the roof but some times the plans weren't completely clear. For my roof, I used the PVC roof panels (sold at Home Depot) along with closure strips to minimize any rats/mice intrusions. I also ended using latches instead of barrel locks to add carabiners to stop raccoons and modified the door to make it dutch opening. Great and easy build overall. Thanks for putting this together, I liked your idea of the hanging baskets outside the run.
I would redo the stones around it.. make it straight so its easy to mow around.. like this its going to be a big mess of weeds.
Completely agree, and it was a mess of overgrown grass. We’re currently redoing all around the coop planting some berry shrubs and adding mulch and stone!
I would use compost instead of mulch as it easier and help the plant if you use composted soil.