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You are here: Home / chickens / Our DIY CHICKEN COOP made from fence! Plus the chicks have arrived!

Our DIY CHICKEN COOP made from fence! Plus the chicks have arrived!

April 18, 2011 Lana

Our DIY Chicken Coop made out of an old fence!

How to build a Chicken Coop out of Fence Boards

I should mention, this is what we did with photos…I will ask hubby to make instructions later.

We now our Chick Farmers.
Well, not really.
We live in the city.  We own chicks.  We have a garden.
But, the word Farmer is far from what we are.  We have no idea what we are doing.  Does Lucille Ball come to mind?  Yeah, me neither.
My hubby and eldest son made this chicken coop.  I love seeing them work together!

Father and Son Building Chicken Coop

My hubby doesn’t read instructions.  My son reads encyclopedias.   Yeah, it was fun to watch!
Chicken Coop PlannerHe enjoys power tools like his Dad.  This tool is so cool – it is part gun!  Yeah, I got to shoot it. Building a Chicken Coop without plansThese guys could make “anything” out of old fence boards.
And they have!
Look at our Kid’s Fort or our Fence.
We’ll never say no to free old lumber.  Chicken WireWe wanted to make sure our Chicken Wire was small.  I had researched and researched where little things could crawl in the wire and murder all the chickens.  We will not be held liable for Chicken-murders. The Chicken TemplateI love how it looked framed.  Progress!
Chicken Coop Door
I love how my hubby made this door!  I just thought it was so “Little House on the Prairie-ish.”
Chicken NestsThe Lid to get in the “Chicken Nests”.  The job my kids will fight over, I’m sure.Homemade Chicken Nest BoxesHome-made Chicken Nest Boxes  – We might lay them with something to make them easier to clean out.  Octogon Chicken WireThe Chicken Wire…notice how small it is.  If you are like me, you may have never noticed wire before…or cared. Are you my Ethel?
Interior of the Chicken Coop
Notice the Sweet Hotel for our chicks!
I’m thinking the Chicken Ritz!
Homemade Chicken Door
The FINISHED Product!
(Except for the décor, chickens, and fragrant flowers to mask any un-wanted odors.)

Chicken Coop made with Old Fence Boards

So, what do you think?  Not so Lucille Ball!
More like Green Acres!


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Our chicks have arrived!

Their names are:
(which are subject to change once they go in the Big House…aka the Coop.)

Potpie, Fajita, Dumpling, Casserole, Noodle and Paula Deen.

No we are not going to eat them!  Well, their eggs.  But, not them!

Butter Looking ChicksWe are not really sure what these are!  The store didn’t know either.  They might be Delaware.Our city limit is 6 chicks!All 6 chicks!  (This is all our city will allow.)BantamsThese are the black chicks.  We think they may be Bantams.
For my Ethels – Bantams are just smaller chickens.  Their eggs are much smaller.   Production Red ChicksThese are the Production Reds.  They are a cross between New Hampshire Reds and Rhode Island Reds.  They are supposed to be heat tolerant and good egg layers.Black BantamsThey are penguin looking to me, what do you think?  I know my Lucille Ball is coming out – penguin looking chicks?  Paula Deen ButterThis one reminds me of Paula Deen – the color of Butter.Baby ChicksThey do not like the camera’s flash.  Or they were acting shy.  Or maybe they were being “chicken!”  hehe!
Stay tuned for further updates from the Nut, City Slicker’s Chicken Farm!
Blessings to you!  You are loved!
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Comments

  1. Jacqui Thompson says

    May 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Do you have instructions for the chicken coop made out of and old fence? We just got 5 chicks – 2 buff orpingtons and 3 black australorps. Would love to build this!

  2. Linda says

    May 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    What is roof made from? Did you use pickets for that too?

  3. Cat says

    April 12, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Those yellow chicks definitely look like buff orphingtons! I would bet that’s what they are. We have 3 buff orphingtons that look identical to those. They have amazing temperaments and are great layers. Very calm and sweet birds 🙂

  4. Cody says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    So where are the DIY instructions, measurements, and supply list?

  5. The Pennington Point says

    April 20, 2011 at 3:31 am

    Looks good! I’m looking forward to hearing how well it works. It looks small. Lisa~

    • Lana says

      April 19, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      2 years later…they are doing great! We have had a couple die due to extreme Texas heat. But, they were the exception. The chickens do prefer one box over all the others…it is kind of weird.

      I guess that is where the phrase…birds of feather…flock together? Or something like that. 🙂

  6. Homeschool on the Croft says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:21 am

    I will definitely be back here – with hubby next time, cos we’re looking into getting some chickens, but of course, we *cannot* buy a chicken coop…. No. no. no! Hubby has to make one, so here we have the ‘recipe’ for one. Perfect!

  7. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says

    April 18, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    So cool little chicks. I always wanted some but now that we live in the country and I really could have them all of our neighbors raise them so we get our eggs really fresh and cheap. No need to raise them for the eggs but it would be fun to hug them.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

  8. Layton Family Joy says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Now – I would TOTALLY touch one of those! Great work on the coop – amazing!

  9. Keri On says

    April 18, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Hooray for baby chicks! They are really cute! We actually keep ours in the house for the first week…in a box where everyone – cept’in the dog – can reach them! I can only handle it for a week, but, it is sweet noise and fun soft snuggles! Enjoy! – I think they may eat those ugly green worms if you’ve a mind to let ’em!

  10. Anonymous says

    April 18, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    What’s amazing is how much my eldest grandson has grown up! Wow, he’s almost as tall as Daddy. Yall need to hurry up and come see Grandma – is it time yet? My chickens needs you! Of course, their coop is not as wonderful. Great job ! Might want to purchase an essential oil diffuser from your mom…..Love to all!

May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Feel free to leave a comment - we LOVE to hear your thoughts! ~Blessings to you!~ ~You are so loved!~ ~Lana (Like Banana)~

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