A good look at front of coop.

Blake and Lynn were very kind to let us measure and take photos of their coop. Here are some of the photos of great coop features and a “blueprint” of the coop.

Blueprint

Coop Photos

Lynn and Blake made their coop from plans they bought online. Below is a gallery of some interior and exterior features of their coop that give you a better idea of what kind of coop they have made.

: A good look at front of coop.

: A good rear view of the coop. Showing the great water collection system. Notice down spout, water barrel and gutter.

: Lynn’s chicken in her coop. Picture shows hanging feeder and metal bin containing chicken supplies.

: View of hens and storage containers.

: Interior roosting area. With nesting box.

: Principle nesting boxes with access from exterior. Ramp to interior roosting area in lower left corner of photo. Another roosting branch in top of photo.

: Easy access to nest boxes from outside of coop.

: Beautiful weathered wood on front of coop.

Smart and Unique Features

The best feature of Blake and Lynn’s coop is the water collection system. Their coop is far from plumbing and instead of installing permanent plumbing which is expensive they have a water collection system. Rain water falls on the roof and is directed into a large water barrel. This has a spigot and hose attached to fill waterers in the coop. (I unfortunately didn’t take enough pictures of this great feature)

Lynn’s trick chickens

Hens

There are 7 chickens that share this coop, 2 Light Brahmas, 2 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Barred Plymouth Rock, 1 Gold Laced Wyandotte, 1 Ameraucana. They are big friendly hens. Lynn brought them some egg snack leftovers and they were very excited about it.

: Light Brahma hen

: Hungry Light Brahma

: Hungry hens

: Hungry Buff Orpington

: Plymouth Barred Rock

Charlie and Terri were very kind to let us measure and take photos of their magnificent coop. Here are some of the photos of great coop features and a “blueprint” of the coop.

Blueprint

A rough blue print of Charlie & Terri’s coop

Coop Photos

Charlie and Terri’s coop is custom and has many quirks. Below is a gallery of some interior and exterior features of their coop that give you a better idea of what kind of coop they have made.

: Large window. Can be opened to increase circulation.

: Main coop area. Notice nesting triangles above. Waterer with chicken nipple as well as large window and bedding material on floor.

: Door to add-on. Showing how coop is easily partitioned into two areas.

: Main coop area. Notice nesting triangles above. Waterer with chicken nipple. Small lower roost and two principle higher roosts. Also notice insulation on roof (probably not the best idea in case chicken decided to eat it)

: Exterior scroll work

: List of chickens that have lived in coop.

: The country add-on with both windows open. Shows heat lamb, waterers and second feeding trough

: Nest triangles closed.

: Nest triangles open. Notice small cork latches.

: A bounty of bantam eggs in nesting triangle. Notice nest material (looks like an easter basket).

Smart and Unique Features

Below is a gallery of some of the best features of their coop. I think the chicken nipple is a great idea that really saves space and increases hygiene. The magnetically attached feeding trough is a great idea for quickly feeding hungry hens. The built in heat lamp is essential to guarantee year round laying as well as warm happy hens.