We decided to build this style of coop after viewing many different designs here on BYC. We selected this style due to the ease of adding insulation in the winter, the outside framing is an excellent support. When installed the coops will feature 2 radiant heat panels, one across from laying boxes, the other below the roost. A heated water bowl will be added as well.
The design is based on Cluck STL's, thanks for the inspiration.
With the Covid 19 lockdown we thought it would be a good way to keep our the kids shop classes moving forward at least with some practical experiences.
We built 2 of them and made some changes, a third will be built again with a couple more tweaks. Improvements to the 3rd will include 4x4 PT wood for the bases, will allow using rollers under the wood to move around easier if needed. Using #12 wire to feed the coop, help reduce electric resistance and possibly of blown breakers in the winter. We moved the nesting boxes into the main frame of the coop for insulating purposes. Cluck STL's build had a removable main floor tray, we opted for solid floor to help with keeping breezes out. The third coop will have the floor level at 20" to reduce cutting the sheeting, 48" then spans the main floor to the upper cross member.
The first 2 are for friends in Nakina, they let their chicken match get out of control, now calling themselves Tranquility Based Farm. Lol
All of the latches and window props were printed in PETG at home, as was the pulley for the chicken door. Total cost to build in Cdn $ about 700 ea.
The design is based on Cluck STL's, thanks for the inspiration.
With the Covid 19 lockdown we thought it would be a good way to keep our the kids shop classes moving forward at least with some practical experiences.
We built 2 of them and made some changes, a third will be built again with a couple more tweaks. Improvements to the 3rd will include 4x4 PT wood for the bases, will allow using rollers under the wood to move around easier if needed. Using #12 wire to feed the coop, help reduce electric resistance and possibly of blown breakers in the winter. We moved the nesting boxes into the main frame of the coop for insulating purposes. Cluck STL's build had a removable main floor tray, we opted for solid floor to help with keeping breezes out. The third coop will have the floor level at 20" to reduce cutting the sheeting, 48" then spans the main floor to the upper cross member.
The first 2 are for friends in Nakina, they let their chicken match get out of control, now calling themselves Tranquility Based Farm. Lol
All of the latches and window props were printed in PETG at home, as was the pulley for the chicken door. Total cost to build in Cdn $ about 700 ea.
