THE MAKING OF THE COOP

With 6 chicks in the brooder box we had to start thinking about a permanent outdoor coop and run.
The internet is a great source for inspiration and it did not take long to come up with a good design. One minor problem was the fact that we had no plans ( ie dimensions) just some pictures of things we liked. I engaged my friend Damien and we spent 2 days building a coop that should make even the pickiest birds happy. We installed a window to allow some crossbreeze and light during the day. A nesting box is attached to the house which allows access to the nests ( = eggs) without having to go into the run or the coop itself. One of the biggest chores for a chick fancier is the fact that you have to open and close the coop door at certain times. To avoid this routine we installed an automatic door that works on a timer. By the time we finished our project, we had created deluxe accommodations for at least 20 chickens and the coop was so heavy that we couldn't move it outdoors.