You Tube has TONS on videos --- from 'portable' ones to permanent ones ... just be sure it has protection from Hawks --- netting or wire fencing over the 'open' area ...
I used 1x1 for the frame and supports then covered it with chicken wire. This made it light enough to move around the yard. I should have covered the bottom as well because of the racoons and dogs.
I have never before raised chickens, and I have never built anything in my life, but I needed a chicken coop and I didn’t have the funds for a store bought one. A quick Google search brought me to Building a Chicken Coop by Bill Keene.
Bill promised to simplify the process of building a chicken coop from scratch and provide all the information I would need to successfully keep my own chickens.
Most importantly Mr. Keene provides a 60 day money back guarantee, which made the purchase risk free. Either it was everything he promised or I got my money back.
He also includes lots of bonus material, I was really excited about bonus number four, a pdf file titled: The Cheapest Materials to Build Your Coop Out Of.
It all sounded ideal for my needs, and I ordered right away.
It was just what I needed, and it sounds like you do too!
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You Tube has TONS on videos --- from 'portable' ones to permanent ones ... just be sure it has protection from Hawks --- netting or wire fencing over the 'open' area ...
I used 1x1 for the frame and supports then covered it with chicken wire. This made it light enough to move around the yard. I should have covered the bottom as well because of the racoons and dogs.
start with using 2 x 4 for the frame. A basic 8 x 4 coop should do fine if they have run or yard to walk in all day. Here is a mobile coop I shared on HT a few years ago. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/diy-mobile-chicken-coop-7647569?r=2
Here are some fantastic free plans!
https://modernfarmer.com/2015/09/how-to-build-a-chicken-coop/
https://morningchores.com/chicken-coop-plans/
https://livinghomegrown.com/day-24-biggest-concerns-about-raising-backyard-chickens/
Snakes, hawks and raccoons are your enemies, plan accordingly. Enjoy your chickens, they are so cute! 🐣
I have never before raised chickens, and I have never built anything in my life, but I needed a chicken coop and I didn’t have the funds for a store bought one. A quick Google search brought me to Building a Chicken Coop by Bill Keene.
Bill promised to simplify the process of building a chicken coop from scratch and provide all the information I would need to successfully keep my own chickens.
Most importantly Mr. Keene provides a 60 day money back guarantee, which made the purchase risk free. Either it was everything he promised or I got my money back.
He also includes lots of bonus material, I was really excited about bonus number four, a pdf file titled: The Cheapest Materials to Build Your Coop Out Of.
It all sounded ideal for my needs, and I ordered right away.
It was just what I needed, and it sounds like you do too!
Here's a link to his site. Good luck! It's not too hard once you know what to do :)