You don't have to spend WEEKS (or months!) building a chicken coop from scratch if you have a storage shed on site (or can find one used for cheap!). I love repurposing things and this project is no exception.
Stay tuned for Part 2: Winterizing the Chicken Coop and let me know if you'd like parts 3 & 4 that I talk about in the video!
ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO:
-Blog Post "Ultimate Guide to Nesting Box Size": https://thehomesteadingrd.com/chicken-nesting-box-size/
-Exterior Satin Paint (Colors: Churchill Downs & Gentle Lamb)
-Jig Saw: https://amzn.to/3Z7C7tn
-1/2" Hardware Mesh: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/fencing/utility-fencing/1-2-galvanized-hardware-cloth/1713159/p-1539153029535-c-5768.htm
-1x2 Pine Board: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/boards/1-x-2-quality-pine-board/1033403/p-1508866089517-c-13115.htm?tid=472db6d4-4286-4b23-aade-5b09023033cb&ipos=1&exp=false
-1 1/4 Drywall Screws: https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/fasteners-connectors/screws/drywall-screws/grip-fast-reg-phillips-drive-flat-head-coarse-thread-drywall-screws/2292820/p-1444441843424-c-8930.htm
-4" Dryer Exhaust Vent Cover: https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/venting/dryer-bath-venting-vent-kits/dundas-jafine-promax-4-wide-mouth-wall-vent-hood-cap/pmc4wxzw/p-1444429345205-c-9502.htm
-Silicone Sealant: https://amzn.to/45GjXBw
-4" Hole Saw: https://amzn.to/44IknpE
-Quick Change Arbor for the Hole Saw: https://amzn.to/486InWr
-2x4's for Roosting Bars: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/dimensional-lumber/2-x-4-southern-yellow-pine-construction-framing-lumber/1028036/p-1444422301152-c-13125.htm?tid=7a112f29-898a-489f-840f-91a970e6ad2e&ipos=1&exp=false
-Clear Polycarbonate Sheet (not installed yet): https://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows-millwork/acrylic-glass-sheets/amerilux-clear-polycarbonate-sheets/clp30x36x093/p-1539107080507-c-7551.htm
-Polystyrene Foam Board (not installed yet);: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/foam-board-insulation/r-6-10-psi-1-1-2-x-14-1-2-x-48-expanded-polystyrene-foam-board-insulation-6-pack/1632037/p-1444435971687-c-5779.htm?tid=cf502a21-7c1a-4fb1-8bfc-49f1d1f939d6&ipos=10&exp=false
-Chickcozy Automatic Door (5% OFF!): https://chickcozy.com/thehomesteadingrd
-Omlet AutoDoor: https://www.omlet.us/shop/chicken_keeping/automatic_chicken_coop_door_opener/?aid=STHEHOME
-Best Nest Box Rollout Nest: https://amzn.to/3sHDO4M
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
0:39 - Supplies Needed
2:51 - Paint
4:08 - Windows
9:20 - Ventilation
11:32 - Chicken Door
14:40 - Roosting Bars
16:11 - Nesting Boxes
17:18 - Next Steps