Comments on: How do I Build a Chicken Coop? http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop Answers to all your questions about DIY. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:41:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: c[= http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop/comment-page-1#comment-3388 c[= Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:31:28 +0000 http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop#comment-3388 Build the frame for the outdoor pen: 1. Lay out your 2x2's and cutting the pieces as follows: * 4 pieces 4' long * 3 pieces 3' long 2. Build 2 - 3x3 square frames using the 3' long pieces and 3" screws. 3. Using the 4' lengths as corner pieces attach the 2 - 3x3 square frames at each end of the 4 - 4' lengths to form a frame box. Wire the pen. It is important to remember you will only be wiring the top and two sides of your box frame at this point. Make the door for the pen: 1. Cut 4 - 3' lengths of 2x2. 2. Build 2 - 3x3 square frames using the 3' long pieces and 3" screws. 3. Cut a 3'x3' section of chicken wire and using your hammer and fencing staples cover the door with wire. 4. Attach the door to the frame box using 2 - 2 ½" hinges. The door should be attached on the outside of the frame and should swing outward making sure to leave enough space between the ground and the base of the door to allow easy movement. 5. Attach a barrel bolt latch on the door and frame for securing the door when it is closed. Build the frame for the outdoor pen:

1. Lay out your 2×2’s and cutting the pieces as follows:
* 4 pieces 4′ long
* 3 pieces 3′ long
2. Build 2 – 3×3 square frames using the 3′ long pieces and 3″ screws.
3. Using the 4′ lengths as corner pieces attach the 2 – 3×3 square frames at each end of the 4 – 4′ lengths to form a frame box.
Wire the pen. It is important to remember you will only be wiring the top and two sides of your box frame at this point.

Make the door for the pen:

1. Cut 4 – 3′ lengths of 2×2.
2. Build 2 – 3×3 square frames using the 3′ long pieces and 3″ screws.
3. Cut a 3′x3′ section of chicken wire and using your hammer and fencing staples cover the door with wire.
4. Attach the door to the frame box using 2 – 2 ½” hinges. The door should be attached on the outside of the frame and should swing outward making sure to leave enough space between the ground and the base of the door to allow easy movement.
5. Attach a barrel bolt latch on the door and frame for securing the door when it is closed.

]]> By: Ja http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop/comment-page-1#comment-3387 Ja Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:56:17 +0000 http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop#comment-3387 That's a big project! U have to think about what material u wanna use, what design the coop is, how much material, the size and so on. So a handbook will be helpful for u. It lists all material, size and coop design etc clearly. U will find building a coop with this handbook will be very easy and funny:) That’s a big project!
U have to think about what material u wanna use, what design the coop is, how much material, the size and so on. So a handbook will be helpful for u. It lists all material, size and coop design etc clearly. U will find building a coop with this handbook will be very easy and funny:)

]]> By: kc http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop/comment-page-1#comment-3386 kc Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:17:10 +0000 http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop#comment-3386 buy chicken wire, Make a box frame with wood and nails and make it tall enough so you can go in make a door frame for you to go in and collect eggs or catch a chicken, staple the chicken wire on with a staple gun, the bottom should be made of wood or place the frame and chicken wire below one feet below the ground so they don't scratch a hole with their feet and escape, then make a cube box out of wood with one side open so the chicken can go in and lay eggs and put the boxes in rows in the coop and put some hay or straw on the bottom of the cage in the nesting box place a feeder and water in the coop. buy chicken wire, Make a box frame with wood and nails and make it tall enough so you can go in make a door frame for you to go in and collect eggs or catch a chicken, staple the chicken wire on with a staple gun, the bottom should be made of wood or place the frame and chicken wire below one feet below the ground so they don’t scratch a hole with their feet and escape, then make a cube box out of wood with one side open so the chicken can go in and lay eggs and put the boxes in rows in the coop and put some hay or straw on the bottom of the cage in the nesting box place a feeder and water in the coop.

]]> By: clcprodigy http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop/comment-page-1#comment-3385 clcprodigy Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:15:36 +0000 http://diyquestions.org/diy/how-do-i-build-a-chicken-coop#comment-3385 Haven't had a chicken in a while but Hank Will Editor of Grit Magazine was interviewing me a couple months ago, we were talking some about Chickens so here is something you can look at You can go to the extension services in you state. Personally I've been thinking of whats called a chicken tractor for my large garden. I miss chickens a lot. Had a large flock of Production Reds I raised for 10 years. Barn fire put an end to my beautiful chickens. Good luck Haven’t had a chicken in a while but Hank Will Editor of Grit Magazine was interviewing me a couple months ago, we were talking some about Chickens so here is something you can look at You can go to the extension services in you state. Personally I’ve been thinking of whats called a chicken tractor for my large garden. I miss chickens a lot. Had a large flock of Production Reds I raised for 10 years. Barn fire put an end to my beautiful chickens. Good luck

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