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: • Ultimate Backyard Chic... Link to Plans: bit.ly/3gt8Vbi
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
Planning to build this coop and to use the ondura roofing like you did. I've watched several of these third coast craftfsman builds and no one has put sheathing and roofing felt under the roof of the coop. My understanding is that in the winter condensation builds up on the metal or asphalt roofing and "rains" down on the chickens. Is this a concern in your location. Seems like some additional ventilation may be needed than what the plans call for if a person has to use sheathing on the coop roof. Just wondering if this was a design factor you had to consider. Nice looking coop and run.
So I haven’t had any condensation issues but I also used rigid foam insulation to insulate the entire coop, including the ceiling. That said, I was insulating for sound, due to the ordinances in my town for roosters, so I left plenty of gaps in the insulation around the roof line for ventilation. Hope that helps.
@@joebuilds I did see that in the pro's and con's video after I posted my comment. You'll probably be fine due to the insulation. Thanks for the reply.
Finally finished the coop and run and moved our fledgling flock to their new home. I made some modifications to the design based in part on your video. I went 8ft by 6ft with the coop. Wanted more roost bar space for the 11 birds we have and I wanted to give a rollaway nest box a try. The rollaway design dictated the need to go 6 ft wide instead of 5. I set the floor at 24 inches, instead of 28 and built a 4 inch high platform for the nest box to sit on, the front of which another 4 inches above the floor, so the entry to the nest boxes is 8 inches above the floor. Also ran the roof rafters parallel with the outside walls instead of perpendicular like in the plans. This added a little over 4 sq ft of ventilation at the roof. Osb sheathing and roofing felt on top of the coop rafters. It all came together really well. Thanks for sharing your build. It's one thing to see Third Coast Craftsman videos about the design, but super helpful to see other folks like you building this great looking coop and run.
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!
Thanks for both videos! This helped a ton. All my materials will arrive tomorrow aside from the roof. I plan to go with the ondura asphalt roof panels as well. Can you please share the number of panels you purchased? Also do you have to cut them or just overlay to fit the roof tops? Also, do you think the wall opposite the two windows needs ventilation at the top or are you fine with the plans as is? Thanks in advance
Glad they have been helpful. I used 12 panels. I didn’t cut any just overlapped. There was significant overlap over the actual coop to the point most of the roof was two panels thick, but this doesn’t hurt anything. For the wall opposite the windows I have a small gap running along the top created from the ceiling joist being seated on the wall top plate and the joist extending beyond the top plate several inches.
@@joebuilds Thanks for the follow up. I noticed you didnt paint the interior of your coop. Was that purposely? Also, what is the thickness of your T1-11 plywood sheets?
@@iamcorytucker5/8. I probably should’ve painted the inside but to be honest with the pine chips and PDZ powder it’s bone dry. Not worried about rot.
@@JoeyF Thanks again for all the follow ups. Hope you don't mind, but I am a bit confused about one cut on the Front Wall. The top plate 62 /4" long with a 15 degree cut along the front long edfe of the plate. How did you make this cut? I guess I'm just confused on what to do to this board. Thnx in advance!
