DIY Backyard Chicken and Duck Coop | How to Build & Secret Design Details

I am so excited to show you all the chicken coop and duck coop that my friend Caleb and I just finished building for his backyard flock. We spent 1 day a week over 4 weeks building these 2 coops for 2 runner ducks and 4 chickens, and now it's time to show you all how we did it so you can build an awesome coop for yourself!
I have been raising chickens for about 4 years and previously built a chicken coop of my own. Over my years of experience I have learned a lot of little details that can make the overall experience much better and applied those lessons learned to Caleb’s coops.
The total build cost for the coops including all the hardware and fencing for the enclosure came to about $900. After doing a bunch of research on purchasing chicken coops we really feel that we created a $6000 coop and enclosure at an exceptionally reasonable price. Obviously it took some hard work but it sure paid off!
I hope you enjoy watching this build and be sure to leave us a comment if you would like to see us create DIY plans for either of these coops.
Happy Building!
Sincerely,
Phil
Owner & Creator at Earth, Nails & Tails | Growing the Gardener in You
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Intro: 00:24
Run / Enclosure: 1:03
Duck Coop: 2:23
Chicken Coop: 3:34
Nest Boxes: 5:06
Ventilation: 6:04
Under Coop Enclosure / Protection: 7:04
Cleaning Door: 8:02
Roosts: 8:20
Final Remarks / DIY instructions: 9:28
Outro: 9:50

[@user-us1dk6lh2r]

Great for a smaller home/hobby flock if you're on a budget and only have a few birds. And of course live in the city or burbs!

[@ciscorivera6201]

Would love the plans for both, they're great

[@Clcc96-]

Would love the plans!!

[@christineprince908]

Love this would love the diy plans. Also live in Virginia an make a dual
Coop

[@christineff1]

Would love to have the plans for this! I took. It’s during your video and am starting today. Thank you!!

[@earthnailsandtails]

So awesome! I’m honored 🤩 I’ll be finalizing plans for a chicken coop this winter. Should be available soon

[@BroadnaxLife]

Would love the DIY design quide! Looking to have at least 10 laying hens/chicken

[@earthnailsandtails]

Your the first to ask! I can probably find some to recommend to you :)

[@BroadnaxLife]

@@earthnailsandtails thank you! 😊

[@xerxesodin]

Would love the plans im looking at about 8 chickens and 8 ducks

[@fatherofchickens7951]

Beautiful dog❤

[@raquemate1]

Pls let us know if you do post the DYI design instructions. Love this coop

[@troysixberry8828]

I like the coup and am considering building one like it

[@AbuelitaPaloma]

Thanks for the tutorial. Would love a more detailed video &/or written plans. Cam only have 3 chickens in town. Your coop looks like it would definitely do the job & on a budget.

[@Junzar56]

Thanks for the tips! We hope to get some chickens this year!

[@earthnailsandtails]

Best of luck! We plan to do more videos in raising chicks 🐥

[@MiaMarie420]

My ducks like to literally swim like torpedos lol

[@sydneyrae4563]

I love this build! I have been looking for the perfect plan and I think this is it! Could you share the plans please?

[@earthnailsandtails]

Thanks so much! We didn’t really make plans for these just because it was such a unique and un planned build. I hope the aspects we discuss can help you build something awesome!

[@CaspiansAdventures]

do you have plans for these? i have two ducklings and 5 chicks and this would be perfect for them!