Easy Egg Access Photo credit: Pallet Ideas, Inspirationalz One of the best things about DIY projects is that you can modify them to suit your needs.
#HOMEMADE CHICKEN COOP HOW TO#
Now that you’re familiar with the basic forms, let’s talk about how to make them better for you. The door and roosting rods of this coop were also made of pallets. This makes it sturdy, but also allows you to easily keep an eye on the inside. If you have limited pallets available but still need to build quite a large coop, you can use the pallets for the majority of the foundation and framing of the coop and use chicken wire for the rest of the enclosure. Photo credit: Shadowmane, Backyard Chickens Be sure to add a shaded area, roosting rods, and nesting boxes inside to make your chickens happy. This also helps you keep an eye on the chickens without going into the coop. In this coop, whole pallets were used as the walls and chicken wire was added to secure the space, preventing chickens from going out and predators from coming in. You can save on materials if you build your coop along your existing fence. Fenced Enclosure Photo credit: Philip, Easy Pallet Ideas To ensure weatherproofing the coop, it was wrapped in tar paper and sided with weatherproof shingles. The pallet cavities were stuffed with hay bags, for added protection. One of the longer sides serves as the main hatch which is propped open when needed with a wood beam. Whole pallets are used for the floor and walls and weatherproof plywood for the roof.
This design is best for locations where climates can get extreme but are also relatively safe from predators (a fenced property). For this coop, you will need more materials and carpentry skills.
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