Blueprints now include our DIY roll out nesting box option!!
A step-by-step guide to building a portable chicken coop.
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Welcome to our detailed hoop coop build tutorial! In this video, we walk you through the process of building an affordable and easy-to-move hoop coop, the perfect addition to any homestead! With our expert tips and tricks, you'll have your coop up and running in no time. Don't forget to check out our plans available for purchase on our website and check out the materials list below.
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Full set of plans: https://www.cottonriverfarm.com/store/p/hoopcoopplans
Now includes our DIY rollout nesting box!
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Natalie
00:00 Intro
00:37 What is a hoop coop?
00:55 Top 5 reasons to get one
01:26 Tour the coop
03:09 Easy to build with our plans
03:46 Problems with old coops
05:30 Old method used for hoop coops
06:41 Prefab end walls
07:31 Short version of build sequence
14:53 Assembling the door
15:57 Building the nesting box
22:55 Building the wheel system
26:25 Installing the tarp
27:52 Moving the coop
28:40 Build one today and get a bonus!
Affiliate links to some of the materials used:
Amazon storefront: https://geni.us/3S2TH
Fence / Wire
70’ - 48” wide ½” x ½” galvanized hardware cloth https://geni.us/Li5uNW
2 - Cattle panel fence sections 16’ x 50” (4 gauge wire)
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/feedlot-panel-cattle-16-ft-l-x-50-in-h
Wheels 10” (9 ¾” actual diameter x 1 ¾” wide) from Harbor Freight
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-x-1-3-4-quarter-inch-rubber-wheel-90051.html
Tarp 12’ x 16’ (true size) tarp https://geni.us/Hp1a
Hardware
4 - 1/2” x 4 ½” bolts (3” with no threads) with nuts
12 - ½” washers
2 - 5/16” x 4” bolts (3” with no threads) with nuts
#10 x 3” exterior screws – 5 lbs. https://geni.us/vZ9xs3
#8 x 1 1/4” exterior screws – 1 lb. https://geni.us/4rKH
46 - 3/16” x 1 1/4” fender washers https://geni.us/C5xOjHj
Box of stainless steel ½” staples https://geni.us/MQhb
Door hinge / latch kit https://geni.us/jTXwr
Door handles (inside and outside) https://geni.us/4Q62
stainless steel wire clips – for attaching cattle panels https://geni.us/MiOhG
20 gauge galvanized wire – small roll https://geni.us/ig2VgE
4 - 1 ½” hinges for egg access door and nesting box perch https://geni.us/HUQN4
2 – 2” barrel bolts for nesting box egg door https://geni.us/GYugrwA
Chain for hanging food / water containers https://geni.us/P4UuXzh
Automatic chicken door (optional) https://geni.us/c6DES
Optional tools that will speed assembly:
Dewalt hog ring pliers https://geni.us/fXo7yvx
Electric stapler https://geni.us/qTaEI
Countersink bit set https://geni.us/BBQ35
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