The Remodeled Chicken Coop

This chicken coop remodel was something that had to be done! If you watched my first chicken coop vlog it showed what a mess it was. Since this video I have added some bedding for the chicks and a tiered roost for them.

You can watch the first vlog about the chicken coop here on 3speak
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=gubbatv/ylrpchyx

My chickens are almost here! I’m getting 9 hens and 1 rooster for my beginning flock. Plus another 4 that recently became available that should be here around the same time. I have been counting down the days and preparing for the arrival of my baby chicks!

The only downside of getting chickens was having to clean this mess of a chicken coop lol. If you watched my chicken coop tour a few months ago you saw what a mess it really was and all the work that needed to be done to it. I’m still grateful this coop came with the house as I most likely would have gotten a much smaller coop or a portable one.

What kind of chickens are there?

There are many breeds of chickens but there are three main purposes: egg-laying, meat bird, and dual-purpose. A dual-purpose bird is one that is both an egg-layer and used for meat however they don’t do either efficiently. For my first flock, I decided to get a egg-laying breed.

What is a chicken roost?

A roost is where the chickens go to rest. They enjoy perching high above the ground, instinctively, to keep away from predators. I would suggest keeping a sheet pan of sorts under the chicken roost to catch the droppings overnight. This will allow for easy clean up, instead of mixing into the chicken bedding.

What is the best material for a chicken roost?

Wood is the best material for a chicken roost. You can use 2x4, 2x3, or 2x2s to construct your roost. Sand the edges to make sure it is smooth to grab and free of splinters. Consider rounding the edges, so it is easier for the chickens to grab. Don’t use metal because it can become too cold for your chickens and don’t use plastic as it is too slippery for them to get a comfortable grip.

I’m excited for the chickens to get here and do I ever have a story for you in a future vlog! I’m a little behind on these at the moment so I’ll be releasing them on a more steady basis. Last month really caught up with me with all the work I had to do on the homestead.