The Chickens MOVE into the HOOP COOP!

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We are finishing our new Hoop Coop for our young flock of layer chickens. Then, we move the chickens into their new home.
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@jcpartri 3 года назад

I love how you as a married couple get to work together. Such a meaningful way to become even more "one" in a marriage. - blessings.

@hughcoburn4656 2 года назад

Good build for further predator protection I would suggest cattle panel at least half way up front and rear behind the chicken wire.

@JustMe-999a 2 года назад

Barf

@donmiller2810 4 года назад

To keep digging pests out you may need to add a skirting of chicken wire to the base all around the coop

@lindaschillinger5901 Год назад

Chicken wire won’t keep predators out. You’ll have to use some of that carpenter cloth

@LatiWins Год назад

@@lindaschillinger5901 True. We use 1/4" or 1/2 in hardware cloth

@glennconnon5321 4 года назад

One suggestion, the attachment points for your vinyl. Instead of using screws and Washers. I would use a piece of trim the length of your coop. The trim will provide extra clamping force. Which in turn will reduce the risk of tearing the vinyl.

@stupidloopinfinite4768 6 месяцев назад

What kind of trim?

@cjbarlow61 6 месяцев назад

Wood trim? Like a furring strip?

@TheMark9013 3 года назад

cool thing about making the front and the back the same is you can always link 2 together if you wanted more room

@wendycash54 4 года назад

This would make a great mini greenhouse!

@charliemeier8076 4 года назад

I would suggest cutting the lumber to fit the cattle panels instead of cutting the panels. Then if you repurposed the panels they are full size. Great project!

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@jenningsrountree8304 2 года назад

I thought about that too. The only reason of which I could think was that the length of the board and perhaps the extra 6" (x 2) might necessitate buying another board. Also why run the chicken wire across the hoop rather than lengthwise on each side? The chicken wire would not really add strength, and I would not think that after the bottom row or chicken, it would not be needed higher.

@annieoakley5846 2 года назад

@@jenningsrountree8304 It’s not to keep the chickens in. It’s to keep predators out at night while the chickens are roosting.

@brianandlynphilippines 2 года назад

@@annieoakley5846 chicken wire is going to keep a chicken in or out, but anything with chicken on the menu is not kept out by chicken wire, only luck that it doesn't explore thru the tarp or chicken wire. But, by that logic, 10 seconds of hungry digging by any predator would get it under and in as well, again counting on luck and fate for that not to happen. I use these type coops, but lose birds if I do not have my 4 guard dogs out there at night.

@annieoakley5846 2 года назад

@@brianandlynphilippines “Jennings Roundtree” was curious as to why they wouldn’t just leave the stock panel uncovered once the chicken wire was taller than the chickens. JR didn’t ask about digging or other points of entry, or about an animals determination to get in. JR made a reasonable observation and I explained why they would cover the entire panel instead of just around the bottom. I’ve been raising poultry for years but JR wasn’t asking for a novel. I just treated JR like the intelligent human being he or she probably is. I haven’t had one breech in all these years but I didn’t find it necessary to behave in such a “puffed up” manner. Bottom line: A stock panel well secured with chicken wire is much safer than one that’s open.

@jonirhoades1559 3 года назад

I just finished my hoop coop, thank you for the inspiration and how-to videos! Couldn't have done it without these 2 vids! 😍😍😍😍😍

@wadja62 4 года назад

That would make a nice semi-permanent camping tent with a wood stove...nice easy design...

@dbldblu 4 года назад

I would tarp half of it so they can get sun when they want and shade when they want.

@bjj685 3 года назад

I agree. and maybe put a strong frame at the bottom to put some removable wheels to move it around. But other than that it is a nice project.

@edwarddaniel7206 3 года назад

My only concern would be the tarp being black making it to hot during the summer.

@Justin-tb2qk 3 года назад

@@edwarddaniel7206 i think they free range so i think it is only for the teens

@PineRidgeHomestead 3 года назад

I really need to make one.

@allglad 3 года назад

@@edwarddaniel7206 could pant it white.

@barbarabrand190 4 года назад

Good plan. I can see many uses for a build like this. Chicken coop, storage, greenhouse, shade house for the hot part of our desert summer, even a dog, sheep, or pig shelter. Thank you.

@pegasus7744 4 года назад

I envy this Couple . They are so contend with what they are doing . I would love to have people like them as a neighbor .

@anniegaddis5240 4 года назад

Coons can reach in, grab a chicken, and pull them right through the chicken wire hole. Add a 2 foot wide strip of hardware cloth along the bottom on each side. Love you guys!

@piedpiperredd6261 Год назад

The space in the wiring is kinda huge

@anniegaddis5240 Год назад

@@piedpiperredd6261 Correct. That's why they need Hardware Cloth.

@lidip8700 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, this coop design is a horrible accident ready to happen. My flock would be dead within 1 night! I'm surprised these experienced folks made this coop. ->Not safe. ->Terribly dark, which effects egg production. ->No insulation from heat or cold. ->Plastic is nosy in a storm.

@1gr8lpta 4 месяца назад

We’ve already made two of these several years ago and am now making a third one and we have never had a predator get in and hurt any of our birds. We’ve raised all kinds of birds in these. The third one we are building for our ducks. I know people are concerned but we haven’t ever had a problem. I don’t think LTH has had losses with these either

@tammieshurtleff61 3 месяца назад

@@lidip8700 My birds would be gone in the first night. Our raccoons would have that chicken wire ripped to ribbons in no time. I have made similar, but began with placing hardware cloth on the ground and basically wrapping the entire thing in it. I only place the tarp covering half of the coop as well to allow more sunlight for egg production. I think though, these folks are only using it to grow the flock out, not for once they begin laying. My biggest aversion is the pre-drilling of screw holes, which they don't show. UGH!!! Love using the livestock panels though; I use them all over for various projects.

@glendalawson8314 4 года назад

Here’s a tip for keeping the chick area a bit cleaner. In the evening when the chickens start roosting, lay a layer of newspaper on the grass under their bottoms to catch the poop, then in the morning roll up the paper and put it on the compost heap! 🙂 Greetings from England.

@rhondaborders3452 4 года назад

Great tip!

@juneshannon8074 4 года назад

Glenda Lawson what a great idea. Never thought of that. So simple. Thanks Glenda.

@HoosierHmstrdr94 4 года назад

Great idea! A piece of linoleum could get hosed off each morning if there's no compost heap!

@Emeraldwitch30 4 года назад

That's a great idea if it's a stationary coop! I want to build one but I think these are movable so that every few days they scootch it around the yard. I know I am planning on it so by moving it the poo never has a chance to build up. And fertilize the yard while feeding the chickens 🥰🥰🐔🐓🐣🐤

@kathyyoung3484 4 года назад

@@Emeraldwitch30 Jeff at Bobblehead puts old bicycle tires at one end so they are easily movable.

@kevinbaker6168 4 года назад

The hoop coop looks great. One thing I thought you might want to try. Take eight 1 x4's put one on each side a few feet up on the cattle panels, then put your plastic over and attach your to the board, then your straps. Attach the bottom of the plastic to another 1 x 4 at the bottom, with the board under the plastic. Now put the remaining boards over the plastic and the the one by fours. Now you have a flap on both sides that you can roll or food up to allow ventilation. You can fix hook and eyes to the middle and bottom to hold the flaps up or down.

@shirleydrake1602 3 года назад

I love to watch you two work! You are so cohesive, you seem to read each other’s minds! I’m in love with this design!

@timothyniehenke3209 3 года назад

I absolutely love the team work on the chicken coop build. Great job everyone

@marieleopold1625 4 года назад

LOVELY CHICKEN HOOP COOP...WELL DONE Sarah and Kevin! Sarah that hat is a 'keeper' = looks great on you! If I were a chicken in that coop...I'd break my beak from grinnin' ! You did a VERY good job Keven, securing and thinking out your plan. Thank-you kindly for sharing your time/homestead with us. Health and God's Blessing on you n' yours!

@herbhouston5378 4 года назад

I've said this before... and will continue to think it, if not say it... I'm always impressed with how well you work side by side... I don't know of any man and woman, married or not, in the hundreds of couples I've known in my life... that ever consistantly did that... You are like a breath of fresh air... That's what I call love... Unconditional love... In addition to all the information and tips that you share... thank you for who you are❤...

@sheilafarmer81763 4 года назад

we are making one of these this week. for our chickens . good luck

@justinscott9151 3 года назад

if you like this, check out wild wonderful offgrid....they are great too!

@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 3 года назад

Check out good simple living

@mushtaaqhussein9778 3 года назад

Well said . You are indeed a couple truly blessed by God Almighty. May you be a source of inspiration for other couples. From South Africa with love 💕.

@nicolcohen5532 4 года назад

I Love the build... Thanks for sharing❣ Most of all I love the entertainment of you two working together in rhythm so well🤗

@jefftoll8269 4 года назад

You too are absolutely the best part of my day! Love watching you both. We are new semi-Homesteaders in training! God Bless,

@alicehallowell6084 4 года назад

You guys are amazing. I'm 67 yr old and I'm very impressed with how you treat your critters. Keeping everyone healthy and happy. God Bless.

@jimh4167 4 года назад

The Used Billboard Material can be found on Craigslist and Ebay

@ST4R538 3 года назад

Round up some Trump 2020 yard sign and layered under my chicken coop lol

@teresaoftheandes6279 3 года назад

@@ST4R538 Yeah I'm planning on doing that with the Biden stuff. My Trump stuff is still up. A blessed & happy Christmas!

@geo4419 3 года назад

@@teresaoftheandes6279 do you live around Tulsa??

@micheler3011 4 года назад

Great coop, love it and wish I could do one just like it. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your videos. God bless and stay safe!

@mustafamsaadi9413 2 года назад

ما قمتم بصنعه يستحق التشجيع والتنويه..طابت اوقاتكم .من المغرب الحبيب.

@mikeneville1368 4 года назад

We built this cattle panal green house 6 years ago and it works like a champ I’ve moved it a few times and its still awesome. The best part is the weather Ive never have seen it move even when we get a few tropical storms pass here in VA Beach!!

@eyesalooking Год назад

I agree. I have a cattle panel green house and the wind just flows over it. I am using it for storage and it is very secure.

@nancyfahey7518 4 года назад

I'd move that sucker every year and have a new gardening area. Great design, great job.

@summerwind9116 4 года назад

Good idea.

@susiedixon3347 4 года назад

Idk. Chick Shet is strong.. Hot.. An may burn ur plants up if its not left & aged a bit. But def not fresh on ur plants. Thanks for every video y'all make. What State r y'all in ? We're from East TN. An whats on the floor of the green house an where did ya get it. An on gardens. An where did ya get it ?

@arnoldromppai5395 4 года назад

@@susiedixon3347 40 year all my fresh chicken and turkey poo and bedding gets tilled in to my garden, as well a fresh cow poo, and it watered with fresh cow or bird poo tea for over 40 years, and all summer long i put all the barn bedding poo and all on the walk ways to kep the weeds out and feed the plants, what you are saying is a total meth,

@TheFarmonRoute66 4 года назад

Nancy Fahey great idea!

@tamieheadrick8786 3 года назад

I would move it every day

@sharps1759 2 года назад

Thanks for a great tutorial. Simple & affordable. I love how well you both work together.

@pathess9032 4 года назад

You just gave us an idea to make our own greenhouse out of cattle panels. We don't need a very big one but that size would be just right.

@marvinbringhurst820 4 года назад

to fasten the bottom of the tarp, place 1x2 over the tarp to top of lower 2x4 the screw into place. those screws and washers will tear out!

@verdis23rdoperaunballoinma39 4 года назад

Good save! Hope they see your comment!

@jonathanstreech2267 2 года назад

I was going to suggest the same thing. In fact, if you roll the tarp around the 1x2 and screw through them both into the bottom frame board, it will last for years.

@bettycrunk206 2 года назад

You can also use shade cloth on half. Tarp ON HALF WORKS GREAT

@tatjanasutube 2 года назад

@@bettycrunk206 I thought of half clear vinyl and half tarp

@lylefoster6046 4 года назад

The wind is not my favorite. To secure my "small greenhouse". I screwed in ground anchors. Two on each side and connected them over the roof with ratchet straps. Never fails.

@vincentsolomon3393 2 года назад

Thank you both for sharing this video with me. I am a bit of a prepper and this has helped me to determine whether or not I could sustain and maintain chickens the way you both do. God bless you for taking the time to show others how it gets done!🤗😁

@acriticalthinkerfromtexas7161 2 года назад

Y'all are awesome! Love watching y'all's homesteading adventures because you're such great teachers.

@terri1nd 4 года назад

Suggestion, add a top cross board to the back, and then add a long board from front to back on top of the top cross boards that are above the door and the one in the back I suggested you add. That will give it needed support for any winter snowfall. We had a hoop coop much like what you built and had issues with the top collapsing under the weight of the snowfall. We have to rebuild ours this year due to not moving it and it ended up having a deep litter situation and it was sitting directly on the ground. Improvements I want to make besides the top bracing I suggested above is I want to use the Japanese method of lightly burning the surface of the boards on the bottom and also thinking of setting it on some bricks or something. I love your build and the tip about using the pipe hanger material.

@carolynplante4513 2 года назад

Grandma Scott, I was just thinking the same thinking about suggesting the extra top bracing. I had the same snow problem with my hoop coop. It imploded from the top.

@johncambra9332 4 года назад

I love watching you two work together. Real teamwork, and an example to others on how a husband and wife can enjoy each others company.

@hillysoutdoors1974 3 года назад

Great job guys!! This gave us lots of guidance for our own Co-op and maybe some other ideas for shelters

@deniseward002 Год назад

Absolutely awesome. I love the way you make things, you think of everything and make things properly.

@maramiller3741 4 года назад

I love this so much. I’ve been frantically trying to figure out a coop situation for my ten chicks I ordered. I have something temporary, but we might have to put something like this together later for them. It’s awesome.

@veracampbell9583 4 года назад

I knew it would be amazing. You two work together so well. God bless y’all.

@TheAmoracity 3 года назад

I discovered this channel and quickly became an admirer. this capoeira was beautiful, functional and extremely well made. good job from a friendly and simple couple. from portugal RESPECT

@JoyAZrebiec 3 года назад

Love this idea! We are going to recreate it as the run off the coop we're building. They'll have the wooden coop at night and a sturdy run for the day. 💖

@mosesyang4222 4 года назад

I've had way to much bad luck w/chicken wire and predators killing my chickens so I've swore off it...it's a little more expensive but I swear that hardware cloth is magic lol

@melissamacgregor69 4 года назад

Moses, You wrote that in a Very Nice way. While I agree that Chicken wire is Not the Strongest and I have the Hardware Cloth around all My Coop Gear.. Some people are good with Chicken Wire and that is Good for them... A lot of people were so Quick to chastise for it, But You were simply, "It hasn't worked for Me," This is what Has. And it was Not Judgemental at all.. Great Job! And for the Creators of this Video, Man Thank You So Much! I Absolutely LOVE the simplicity of this... I Wish hog Panels weren't so Dang Expensive! Do You know how much you have invested in this Hoop Coop? Thanks Again!

@carlaferrier2967 4 года назад

@@melissamacgregor69 I've started making mine and I'm making mine a bit bigger ( 7' x 16'). The cow panels cost me under $18 a piece and I'm using 4. The 2 x 4 x 10's cost about $4 each and I've used 5 so far. Need to get more. The hardware cloth wire was about $169.00 (36" wide x 100'). I also purchased white billboard vinyl (10 x 25) for about $85. Then you have you screws, washers, hog clips and j-clips, etc. I'm not covering the whole hoop with hardware cloth, just the open hoop areas. I'll add hardware wire around the sides. I don't have a high preditor issue so feel I can be a bit lax on that, but may change my mind. I would say I've spent close to $400/$500 so far. But it has been in sections and bought a little at a time when I could afford it. Still need to figure out how I will enclose part of the inside to offer them better protection from the wind and cold. For the size I think I've done well costwise. Hope that helps.

@carlaferrier8702 3 года назад

@@jbkrupp The way my coop came out 30 mph winds haven't bothered it. It's extremely heavy with all the wood that was added. Mine is a permanent structure and I have no plans to move it. Already have hardware cloth on the floor. I don't have a high predictor issue. I have dogs in my yard all the time and one that sleeps in front of the coop at night right now, at least until winter. Thanks for the advice. I'll monitor it, if we get stronger winds, to see if adjustments need to be made but for now it's sturdy and heavy.

@littledancingfawn 3 года назад

@@carlaferrier2967 thank you for the cost break down. ❤️

@riversideacres8853 4 года назад

I have a hoop house made from cattle panels. I used the foam insulating tube used for pipes over the hog clips to save the plastic. It has been several high winds and it has not budged. I also live in SW Mo. We moved ours this summer and it was a chore. We loaded it on a trailer to move to a different part of the farm. We also had shelves build inside so it was heavier and a burger to move.

@susanbreeland8620 2 года назад

Hey, this could make a nice greenhouse too!!

@ahjotco906 Год назад

Thank you for helping me build my first coop with your ideas this Spring!❤🎉

@jimh4167 4 года назад

The 90° brackets used to strengthen the corners. Similar item at Home Depot Shelving Section..

@TheFarmonRoute66 4 года назад

So true!

@santoshkr9303 3 года назад

correct... or screw down some left over wooden pieces in the corners. will serve the purpose great, with no extra investment.

@ETgranny1895 4 года назад

ITS ALWAYS A JOY TOO WATCH YOU TWO WORK TOGETHER. YOUR AN AMAZING TEAM. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

@guillermomorell5958 3 года назад

Thank you for helping me build this, I really appreciate it! 😄

@WollongongSkyWatch 3 года назад

This is exactly what I have been looking for! You wonderful people - thank you!

@dannydenham8141 4 года назад

Leaving a foot or more vinyl on each side could have helped to deter critters from trying to dig under. I built a 10ft x 48ft using this similar method, it’s in permanent location.

@evaseibert3994 4 года назад

Love this plan. Could be used for many functions - new puppies, greenhouse, rabbits, short-term storage.... Another great video. Keep up the great work.

@bonniehiggins8811 3 года назад

Love love love ❣ Going to make my own asap❣ Thanks so much for the excellent step by step video. Blessings 🥰

@teresaoftheandes6279 3 года назад

Thanks for this clear, easy build coop. Have a blessed Christmas!

@dbales8288 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this project! I have some ducklings arriving at the end of the month and this looks perfect to house them in. I will try my hand at making one like this as well.

@angiewhite4016 4 года назад

Looks great! I built a similar structure as a calf hut for bottle calves. We too get really strong winds & it has held up great.

@josephcagle4184 3 года назад

You should have made mounts for applying wheels on the back end so you could hook it up to the tractor to pull.

@mammabearshomestead Год назад

Love this! We are planning on starting on our hoop coop in a couple of months and this video gave us some good ideas on what to do when we get started. Thanks for sharing your process!

@darlenetate9553 4 года назад

That is the most fantastic chicken coop I have ever seen! It is well-made and looks very strong.

@charlesmartin7347 4 года назад

Fort Worth Texas loves you guy's. Great job . Blessings and more Blessings to you and your family

@user-wu9sk7fs7v 3 года назад

great hoop house. just starting to build ours. i will pretty much copy your ideas with a few modifications. love the pipe strapping and the wind strapping idea.

@MysticalMe131 4 года назад

So Awesome, now I want to build a new one like this. Ya'll did an Amazing job.

@johnthompson6656 4 года назад

Cut a 3/8" x 1 1/4" "lath" strip and screw or nail it over those tag ends of wire on the door and it will protect from snagging your clothes/skin as you go through.

@genesnyder2985 4 года назад

Can’t believe how solid that looks as you pull the tarp over

@clintchilds245 2 года назад

I made a similar hay storage shelter last year with a floor from a wood crate that was 8x16. Worked Great. I watched this looking for ideas on building doors on the ends and this was very helpful. Nice job. Both of you

@selinaflahive3628 3 года назад

Awesome, I'm definitely making this coop for my chickens. Nice and easy and not expensive. Thank you for an awesome video! God bless!☺️

@debbihobbs4592 4 года назад

Great job on the coop hoop! The chickens sounded happy too.

@francisvanderhoven9088 4 года назад

I like it and is really practical to build KIS "Keep it simple " and your "t" shirt made me smile. God Bless from South Africa

@BrianMason3636 4 года назад

I really think you guys done an excellent job!!!! Also, I really like how well y’all work together.......didn’t hear any fussing that’s awesome!

@maryweidner187 4 года назад

The coop looks great, you are both very handy at this, Great Job!

@gingerreid8569 4 года назад

What a fabulous coop and yes, could easily be made into a greenhouse too...great job guys! So far...one of our eggs has hatched and we have one active chirping chicken...fingers crossed for some more! Yay to adding to the flock~!

@elizabethwilson5349 4 года назад

The hoop coop came out great! Nice job guys!

@youngsokurey6172 4 года назад

Nice job you have given me new ideas thank you guys

@garyb4929 4 года назад

Great video, i use to have couple billboards tarps, finally wore them out, Old RV awnings also work great, have had one on our current coop for 5 years now.

@julesedgelord5319 4 года назад

I’m building this! Thank you so much, I’ll send you pics when done.😀

@erins6105 4 года назад

I absolutely love this hoop coop!!! I was watching yesterday's video ready to get everything together to make my own and then realized it was going to be a 2 part video and was panicking hoping you would get the finishing video up quick and was so happy when I got the notification. You guys rock👍👍👍👍

@anderson-sr3pu 3 года назад

@carolannpartridge6263 3 года назад

Omgsh, I love you guys. 😍I've learned so much. But I love that you teach well and that you are both so down to earth. And GOD BLESS YOU AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@annekurzawski862 4 года назад

Thanks for the great idea! You inspired us, we built one for our new chicks, beefed ours up a bit, used 4x4s for the base, going to be my new greenhouse in the spring!

@bill-chichi9701 4 года назад

I like this design. With a little modification it can be used for a low budget greenhouse 😀

@Emeraldwitch30 4 года назад

Just make sure to cushion the edges. I had a green house made from panels and there were sharp areas/edges that we had to put cardboard on as the wind rubbed the poli against them and ripped it. Easy to fix but I figured if I can warn people ahead of time they wont end up having to fix. A tree fell on mine and I'm just saving money to replace it but next time round we are covering the panel edges with duct tape first. Oh and this time round. Door on both ends. Only one door that little green house heated right up in the summer lol I want a way to control that heat this time around

@rhondaborders3452 4 года назад

@@Emeraldwitch30 thanks for the tips. I am reading all of them. I have always wanted a green house & this is making it a possibility.

@kleineroteHex 4 года назад

yes, my thoughts exactly, it would be squirrel proof, bunny proof.... and the chickenwire over cattle panel might even make it cabbage butterfly proof LOL I actually got a start, sort of, put up 4 cattle panel hoops in the garden so my beans can climb.

@dandan8333 4 года назад

Please, secure it to those t-post... 5 years ago a western wind mustard up in a swale and it unzipped my 120 year old barn roof! (40x60ft) Call the coop 'dorothy II' it may parachute into the heavens... Nice start for happy chickens.

@marymarysmarket3508 4 года назад

Yes..all their animals seem happy🐣

@mikesgirl8304 Год назад

I love this, gonna use this plan to build a run, we used an old out building for our coop but it needs a run so they can get "outside" and get some more sunshine

@oldguysrock2170 3 года назад

Great idea. Easy to modify from the plan you guys used. I live in the Northern Michigan back woods. A dog is the best deterrent for predators. I will use 1/4” mesh instead of the chicken wire more for snow and strength. In winter I will need to have some 2x4 supports to hold the snow weight. The plastic sheeting will help with snow sliding off. Great job.

@jonastroyer6221 4 года назад

I found that using an angle grinder to cut the netting makes the job a little quicker and easier; also it makes a neater edge. It may seem like overkill, but it works really well!

@TheFarmonRoute66 4 года назад

Jonas Troyer great idea

@jweaver7170 4 года назад

FYI Zip ties last 1 year max here in Texas. Then picking up pieces for months. Thanks so much for great ideas Keep up the great work.

@ardenpeters4386 2 года назад

we were lucky for zip ties to last through summer!

@neilgelinas9926 2 года назад

You want to use stainless zip ties. Yhey last a lot longer.

@valuedcustomer7540 2 года назад

I love to see how you two work together. You are a wonderful looking couple!!! Beautiful chicken coop.

@joshk9765 6 месяцев назад

They make adjustable slide bolts now for doors where the opening that the bolt slides into moves up and down. This helps to account for expansion/contraction and these locks are usually sold right next to the one you have.

@jimh4167 4 года назад

One thing that is great about UTube videos Is that viewers have such great ideas to add. 👍👍👍👍👍

@BushImports 4 года назад

A lot of people leave enough chicken wire at the bottom to run it out about 2 or 3 feet and bury it to keep anything from digging under and getting in the coop. It looks like you did a nice job, hopefilly thay black vinyl does not make it too hot in there for them, it does have plenty of room for air to blow through on the ends if there is a breeze.God bless you guys, Jesus loves you.

@OZARKMEL 4 года назад

I swear, the hair on the back of my neck stands up when I have to use chicken wire...that stuff has a mind of it's own for sure!

@lorenawilliams4229 2 года назад

Great idea, We are new farm owners in MD so I need as many ideas as I can get, and this seems like an easy inexpensive solution to fixing our current chicken coops

@melissamooney3870 4 года назад

We just purchased a farm about a month ago and we have been watching your channel for a longtime. We just built this off of your video yesterday and it took about 8 hrs to build it turned out amazing! We watch your videos every time a new one comes out and just wanted to thank you for everything!! We also live in Mo and have learned a lot from y’all!

@versoalhill9901 4 года назад

I agree this would make a decent small green house

@oftin_wong 2 года назад

I made my chicken coop rodent proof 6.5mm mesh underground as well...best decision I've ever made The chickens get all the food

@eevrenkaya 3 года назад

What a lovely couple of farmers in RU-vid .we love you and your works.let göt healthy eggs💓

@heidiw8406 4 года назад

It looks good, but I would suggest to those thinking of using chicken wire, to know what predators they have in their area. All our chickens would be dead in one night, if we used chicken wire and no electric fencing. This is not a criticism, just a warning to others.

@carlaferrier2967 4 года назад

Unless you have livestock guardian dogs, then it wouldn't be a problem.

@j.r.walden9937 4 года назад

So. Florida checking in.. Which predators does the chicken wire fail in your area?

@heidiw8406 4 года назад

@@j.r.walden9937 Raccoons, foxes and coyotes.

@vjassak1 4 года назад

Same for us. Raccoon and weasels were no match for the chicken wire. We ended up using hardware cloth or enclosing them completely.

@j.r.walden9937 4 года назад

Thanks

@deborahmeijer9697 4 года назад

There are 2 things i would change. I would do the front and back first because the exess chicken wire would be under the pieces that go over it. Why ? That way you have less of metal sicking out damaging your tarp because of moving by the wind. And i would have made a board along the sides and screw'd the tarp to that and make the sides so you could lift the sides just like your greenhouse just to be able to get more airflow on the hot day's. I would use the same principe on the end's but just use some greenhouse plastic. Looks great tho !! Love your video's and learning allot from them. So much so i'm implementing allot of your idea's here at our home. So on that note thank you for sharing all this information 😇

@cynthiafranco4313 4 года назад

thanks for shwing this video i might try to make one of these for chickens and might a green house to that about the size we wanted so I am happy with this chicken pen thanks again God bless and I love ya u both

@hivolco151 3 года назад

Thank you so VERY much we followed your basic pattern and I am VERY happy!

@joelrampersad1359 4 года назад

"This is not a drill". You crack me up, Kevin. Really nice build by the way.

@aegon-6404 3 года назад

I love it ,ya'll did an amazing job but I was curious wouldn't it have been better if maybe the bottom was also more safely secured in case any predators try to dig underneath or something ?