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Our Chicken Coop Tour

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Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

It’s been a long time since I’ve updated you on our little flock of chickens.

Our chickens are now 23 weeks old and they’re huge! It’s hard to believe they were just tiny fluffball chicks a few months ago.

See how we housed our chicks when they first came home in this post: How To Make A Chick Brooder

None of our girls have laid eggs yet, but they show all the signs of being ready so we’re hoping any day now. I’m sure it’s not helping that the weather is quickly turning cold here in New Hampshire – we even had a frost warning last night! (Cold weather often causes chickens to slow down their egg production.)

This is Meredith, one of our most friendly pullets. (Female chickens are called “pullets” until they reach one year of age, then they are hens.) Meredith is a Rhode Island Red chicken. She’s 22 weeks in this picture.

Rhode Island Red Meredith

Chickens are amazing. They make everything better! Forget a therapist – just hug a chicken. Or sit and watch them. Their antics are funny – from the way they race at you with wings out on both sides to how they “talk”. There’s just something that’s calming about watching them.

Plymouth Barred Rock pullet

Fluffy butts! Here the chickens are about 19 weeks old. Do you see how the difference between Meredith and these girls? They grow a lot in 4 weeks!

Rhode Island Red chickens

Now that I’ve established that I’m one of those crazy chicken ladies, I want to give you a tour of our chicken coop. It’s not completely done yet, but it’s fully functional and I love it. I’m pretty sure our chickens do too.

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

My amazing husband put this massive shed together, completely on his own, without any plans or guidance. He’s pretty talented, huh?

Nate built the chicken coop early this summer and has been slowly working on finishing it this past couple months. Of course it just happens that this summer, he’s also undertaken a complete kitchen remodel, so the poor guy always has a big list of things to do. He’s doing a great job and I’m very thankful that he’s such a hard worker.

I’ll admit that the reason I haven’t posted about our chicken coop before now is that I’ve been waiting for it to be 100% completed. It’s going to take a bit longer, so I’ll just give you the almost-finished chicken coop tour today.

Nate has to finish the siding, then I’ll paint the outside of the coop, probably a pretty chicken coop red.

This is the outside run. It doesn’t really function as a run because the chickens can and do fly out. Nate put this together as more of a temporary area until he has time to make the big covered chicken run, which he plans to do before the snow flies. (Fingers crossed!)

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

The run is not predator proof, but we’ve carefully secured the coop so nothing can get in to hurt our girls.

Here’s the main door. There’s two latches – the metal one is heavy duty. I told Nate I wanted to bear-proof the coop, since we have black bears here, and both he and my dad laughed in my face. I know that bears are crazy strong and could rip a door off if they wanted, but I’d like to at least try to persuade a bear that it’s too much work to get at my chickens. So far, so good. We haven’t lost any chickens (knock on wood!)

You can see the little chicken door is white. That’s a damaged kitchen cabinet door that we reused. It’s quite heavy and we can lift it up and down using the pulley system Nate rigged up.

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

We keep the chicken feeder outside. We have two right now – a regular metal chicken feeder that the chickens seem to prefer. We’ve only recently begun using this feeder and just after I took this photo, Nate set up a little table/cover area so we can leave the feeder outside without the food getting wet.

The other feeder is a 5 gallon bucket with a PVC pipe opening for the chickens to stick their head into and eat. It’s a great idea, except we have 14 chickens and they’re not fond of patiently waiting in line. So that’s where the larger metal chicken feeder comes in. (If you only have a few chickens, the PVC pipe bucket feeder is a fantastic idea!)

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

This is the back part of the chicken run.  The dirt part to the left is where the chickens love rolling around in the dirt for their dust baths. They also have their favorite areas in the woods to roll around in. Yes, our chickens free range during the day.

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

Let’s move on to the inside of our chicken coop.

I love the roosting bars Nate built. He set up a frame using 2×4’s and also installed a “dropping board” using part of our old kitchen countertop.

Chicken roosting bars with a dropping board. Plus check out a tour of our chicken coop!

Chickens poop a lot, especially at night when they sit in one place as they sleep. Instead of constantly scooping out poop from the shavings, a dropping board makes it easy to simply scrape off the poop.  I use an old scraper to “scoop the poop” every morning and toss it into our compost pile. It only takes a couple minutes. Then once every one or two weeks, I scrub the dropping board with an old brush and vinegar to clean and sanitize. Easy peasy.

The dropping board is one of my favorite parts of our chicken coop. If you’re considering getting chickens, definitely add this to your coop list. It’s well worth it!

Another feature Nate included was to make the roosting bars removable for simple cleaning. I love that he thinks of these things!

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

Our chickens love their roosting bars too. They’re figuring out their pecking order now and it’s funny to find them jostling for the best spot on the bars (it’s always the top right corner.)

Next, here’s the nesting boxes. So far, no eggs, but hopefully these beautiful nest boxes will entice our girls to lay soon!

Homemade Wooden Nestboxes - Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

The blue bucket hanging next to the nest boxes is their waterer. It’s kinda collapsed a bit so Nate is working on a different type of watering system. But it’s still functional and the chickens use it.

Nate cut holes in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket and glued in poultry nipples. Clean water is very important for chickens and this system cuts down on all the shavings and dirt and mess that would otherwise get into a regular water dish. I always add a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to help the chickens’ immune systems and they seem to love it.

poultry nipples - Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

On the other side of the coop, we have a few metal trash cans where we store chicken feed, bunny feed, and oats for the chickens and rabbits. This helps keeps rats and mice out. So far, we  haven’t had any issues and we don’t want to either!

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

All of the windows in the coop are covered with hardware cloth to keep predators from trying to sneak in. The window above the roosting bars is an old window we recycled from the kitchen. It works out perfectly!

Come tour our chicken coop. I’ll show you around our homemade coop and share a few tricks we’ve learned about keeping backyard chickens.

The other chicken coop “windows” are literally just openings covered with hardware cloth. We may put in actual windows at some point, but for now we’re waiting as this coop has already cost a lot of money. Wood isn’t cheap these days!

It’s all 100% worth it for our girls. Especially once they start laying eggs!

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Here’s a few things I’ve learned with raising chickens:

  • Dropping boards are amazing
  • Chickens are amazing
  • Chicken math is a real thing. It’s hard to say no to chickens. (We just brought home a few bantams (small chickens) last week! More on our new arrivals later.)
  • Make sure you predator-proof the entire coop. We even have chicken wire covering the eves to prevent any climbing predators, like fisher cats, from sneaking in for dinner.
  • Chickens aren’t as much work as you’d think. I spend 5 minutes a day caring for them and 30 minutes every couple weeks cleaning their dropping board and raking out the shavings.
  • Chickens can take a lot of your time because it’s hard to stop spending time with them!
  • Chickens make remarkable compost piles. We have far less food waste because our chickens love to eat leftovers!
  • It’s a great feeling knowing exactly what’s in your eggs. I know our chickens’ eggs are 100% organic, non-soy eggs because that’s the diet we feed them. (When they finally start laying that is!)
  • You’ll find yourself talking to the chickens like they will actually answer. (They do!)
  • Our chickens are pets just as much as our dog, cat, and bunnies. Yes, they have a purpose, but I consider that a bonus.

For more basic necessities for backyard chickens aside from the coop, read my Raising Chickens 101.

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Erika Bragdon is a flower essence practitioner and a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She enjoys her chickens, goats, and gardening on a small farm in New Hampshire, and is passionate about sharing flower essences and more ways to renew body, mind, and soul with moms.

Tomasz says

August 22, 2016 at 8:42 pm

Hello What are dimensions of the rooss ladder. distance between roosts distance from the wall etc.

April Anderson says

August 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

The size of the roosting boards are much too big for any chicken. The incorrect size and shape can damage their feet, and the discomfort can also keep them from laying.

Maggie says

April 12, 2020 at 2:15 am

Just FYI, It’s good for the roosting boards to be wider so the foot is wide spread. When the chicken sits on their feet instead of the toes being curled, the warm feathers will keep their feet from freezing in the winter.

Joyce Lawrence says

November 5, 2016 at 10:01 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your coop, and all your hints. Love for your chickens shines through all of your planning. My 8 chicks are 11 weeks old and are our pets and hoping for good eggs as we continue to upgrade, improve our coop and be sure to provide nutritious chick diets. We are having fun finding out what they love for snacks and hiding good stuff for them to find when scratching around. They like their run and had experience with their first rain today. We have a tarp over the top of the run and the sound of raindrops got them excited and kind of scared. It appears snow is on the way here in SW Colorado, so my husband is making some covers for the sides of their run. In preparation for their hoped-for egg laying, I bought a thrift store lamp and a timer to turn on in the wee hours of morning to be sure they have enough light. Your plans are so much like ours turned out to be, and we do place the roost bars with the wider part of the 2 x 4s. I will be looking for an old counter top at our Habitat for Humanity thrift store. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

November 7, 2016 at 10:47 am

Hi Joyce! I love “meeting” other chicken lovers. Your chicks sound very loved and well cared for. I’m sure they will honor with you many eggs in the years to come! We use LED white Christmas lights strung up in the coop for light to help encourage our girls to lay year round – it’s cheaper and less of a fire danger than regular light bulbs. Just an idea! 🙂 Here’s a link to our newer dropping boards – this setup works so much better than the original version with the countertop: https://livingwellmom.com/2016/09/dropping-board-chicken-coop/

Have fun with your chicks and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

June 7, 2018 at 6:49 pm

Hello Erica, I find using solid but not too thick tree branches are much better on chicken’s feet. Much more comfortable and can be made removable as well. The best part is they are free. You can disinfect them just as easily. By the way I live in Sth East Queensland Australia. Your chook house is a very nice one and you have thought well about the vermin and predator problem.

Renee Doucette says

September 18, 2019 at 6:26 pm

What type of flooring is in your coop and in your chicken run?

September 19, 2019 at 1:24 pm

I believe my husband used plywood for the coop. We have sand in 2 of our coops and shavings in the other. (We learned that sand doesn’t work well over the winter for silkies – it stuck to their feet in balls!) We don’t have flooring in the run – just the ground! 🙂

Kellie says

September 9, 2020 at 7:38 pm

Can you tell me the benefits of the dropping board and why you love it? My husband and I are debating the usefulness of it.

September 10, 2020 at 12:35 pm

Hi Kellie, you can find more here – https://livingwellmom.com/dropping-board-chicken-coop/

Tiffany says

May 16, 2022 at 10:30 pm

Thanks for sharing- funny question but do you keep your rabbit with your chickens in the coop?

August 15, 2022 at 4:57 pm

No we don’t – they have their own separate hutches.

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Living well is a journey not a destination

chicken coop tour

Boreal Bloom Homestead

By: Author Ally

Posted on Last updated: February 12, 2024

Interested to know more about our chicken coop and predator-proof run?

Start here!

We'll share all the tips and tricks you need to create a cozy and functional coop that both you and your chickens will love. Take a virtual tour of our coop, including the additions we've made to make it more comfortable and convenient for both us and our flock.

From the materials and products we've used to the design choices we made, we'll offer insights into our thought process and the reasoning behind each decision.

Whether you're looking for inspiration on how to add nesting boxes or keep the cold out, or just want to see how we've optimized our coop for functionality, we've got all the information you need to build a better coop.

Red barn style chicken coop.

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Chicken Coop

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To say that Kevin and I fell into a bit of luck with this coop would be an understatement. We were discussing and designing our own coop when he struck up a conversation with his coworker who just happened to be selling a chicken coop.

This coop was too beautiful to pass up, so we started the process of planning the chicken run around the new coop.

This coop is 12x8' inside dimensions with a 2-foot deck on the front. The coop is fully insulated and finished inside with plywood.

Boreal Bloom Homestead Chicken Coop In spring.

In order to get the coop home, we had to hire a picker truck to lift the building and load it onto a trailer, then unload it here at the homestead. This was maybe not the most economical method of moving a building, but it was quick, easy, and safe.

Because we decided to use a picker to move the building, Kevin and I were able to start construction on the run prior to the building being moved, so when it arrived home, it was placed right next to the pre-constructed section of the run and we continued on with our progress.

Chicken coop being picked up by picker truck.

We placed the coop with the front door and windows facing south so they would be able to capture sunlight and heat during the colder months while the sun is low in the southern sky.

Nesting Boxes:

We currently have 5 nesting boxes for 18 hens which is a bit over the recommended 1 nesting box per 4 chickens. I don't know how much it matters, I have a couple of double-decker chickens who like to lay on top of each other, even if there are open boxes...haha

These are the boxes that came with the coop, and are quite large - 13"x 13". These boxes work great, and can comfortably hold all of my birds, even Willow who has to be 8-10 lbs.

Nesting boxes in the coop.

Roosting Bars:

All of the roosting bars in our coop are 2x4s laid flat. Due to our cold climate, we feel this is best for the birds so they are able to squat down and cover their toes with their warm bellies in the cold months.

Originally, we just had the lower two roosting bars. The lower one is hinged to allow for easy cleanouts, the middle one in the photo is fixed but doesn't interfere with cleaning.

In the fall of 2022, we added a few point of lay pullets to the flock to increase our flock size going into winter. More birds meant we had to add a few more roosting bars to accommodate all of the birds. You can see we hung those with shelf brackets and that worked great!

As we get further into chicken keeping, we adjust and try new things to see what works best for us and the birds.

Labeled photo of roosting bars in the coop.

Bathroom Exhaust Fan:

Our coop is fully insulated, and while that's great for keeping in heat, it also cuts the ventilation down to almost zero.

Chickens are sensitive to moisture in the air at low temperatures - too high humidity and sub-zero temperatures can cause frostbite and respiratory issues. Unfortunately, their droppings and respiration put a lot of humidity into the air.

Chickens are also sensitive to poor air quality, which can occur in unventilated spaces.

The way we mitigate this risk is by forcefully circulating air. Our coop has a bathroom exhaust fan located at the high point on the ceiling and during the cold months, I have it set on a timer to run 15 minutes every hour.

Bathroom exhaust fan in chicken coop.

Heat Lamps:

This one is really controversial!

I will say that heat lamps aren't for everyone, but they can make a huge difference in your flock's health and happiness through the winter months, especially if you live in a place with harsh winters like ours.

In fact, we tried our hardest to avoid using heat lamps, but when we hit a prolonged cold snap with lows of -40 to -45c, we felt it was in the best interest of our flock to add heat to the coop.

They responded within a week, we went from them laying 0 eggs to laying 14-15 eggs a day from only 18 hens!

We ensured that these lamps were secure and I went so far as to clarify that the set-up was acceptable to my insurance company before we even used them!

Heat lamps in a chicken coop.

Insulated Vestibule:

We intentionally placed the coop facing south to capture any solar energy it could during the cold months. By orienting the windows and the door to the south, we ensured that they would capture the most sunlight while the sun is low in the winter skies.

But, that presented a problem. The opening to the chicken run faced west, which meant the prevailing west winds were free to blow straight into the coop.

Our solution to frigid winter air blowing directly into the coop was to build an insulated vestibule. And it works fantastic. Kevin placed an angled sheet of plywood on top of the vestibule as a poop shield, which also works really well.

Showing the insulated vestibule in the chicken coop.

Deep Litter Bedding:

Deep litter bedding in the chicken coop is a method of providing comfortable bedding for the chickens, typically made from organic materials including straw, wood shavings, or other natural materials.

The deep litter bedding is regularly topped up and chicken waste will build up creating a deep layer that breaks down into compost.

This helps keep the coop warmer in winter due to the heat created during the decomposition process. Deep litter also reduces manual inputs when it comes to cleaning the coop - reducing coop cleanings to 1-2 times a year!

It also magically reduces odors from chicken droppings as they decompose more quickly. Don't ask me how, it seems counter-intuitive, but it's amazing!

Checking the texture of built up bedding.

Automatic Chicken Door:

We love our chicken door. Hands down, one of the best things we've added to the coop. After a ton of research, I settled on the Chicken Guard Premium and the Door Kit , and I have loved it!

We installed our chicken door on the inside of the coop - this is an off-label install, as Chicken Guard recommends installing it on the outside of the coop. Installing the door inside the coop has meant that we haven't been able to use the lux sensor, but the timer function works just fine.

We did this for a couple of reasons:

  • I wanted to protect it from the elements. The climate here in northern Alberta is harsh. Keeping it under the roof will protect it from premature weathering.
  • I hoped that the batteries would last longer inside the coop, due to temperature differences. -40 is very hard on batteries!

Chicken guard premium door installed inside chicken coop.

Window Shutters:

We used the window trim to create shutters for the windows. Partly because the birds loved to sleep on the window sills, and partly to add another layer of protection.

We live in predator country and have seen bobcats, bears, fishers, weasels, lynx, and more within the past year alone (!!) we are always cautious about our chickens' safety.

In order to feel good about leaving windows open in the coop during hot spells, we needed a solution, and this was it. We fit each window frame with the same 1x1" mesh we used in the run and placed them on hinges so that we would be able to open the shutters to access the windows and latches to secure them shut.

Reinforced window shutters in coop.

Poop Shield:

Kevin added an angled piece of plywood on top of the nesting boxes that overhangs right over the edge to protect the nesting boxes from poop while the birds are roosting.

This makes clean-up a breeze - especially since we do  deep litter bedding  in the coop. All it takes to clean the coop every day or so is to run a large scraper across the two poop shields and roosting bars and scrape any poop onto the floor. This is a huge part of why our deep litter is successful and doesn't smell!

Poop shield protecting nesting boxes.

This is a total splurge, but we love being able to see what's going on in the coop without disturbing the flock. This is also how I'm able to keep an eye on the girls and see who's laying what eggs!

I struggled with finding a wireless outdoor camera that would actually connect to the house WIFI, and after a few trials, settled on the Wyze Outdoor Camera .

Sounds silly, but it's a great thing to have in the coop.

Screen shot of Wyze Camera in the coop.

When we first started talking about chickens, I shared my desire with Kevin to have forest-raised chickens. I had visions of free-range birds pecking around in the forest right outside our backyard.

Unfortunately, we have serious predator pressure here.

Our solution was to integrate the chicken run into the forest. If we couldn't bring them to the forest, we could bring the forest to them! Our run is 20x24' minus the portion of the coop that's in the run.

Chicken coop built into the forest.

Fence Posts:

Our goal for this run was to disturb the natural forest as little as possible, as such, we decided to use pound-in post spikes rather than augering holes with the skid steer.

This decision made for a bit more physical labor, but the result was worth it. We used 4x4 posts , 8 feet long, and adjustable post spikes set at 8-foot centers.

If you choose to use this method, go for the adjustable fence post spikes , it will make your life way easier for the couple extra dollars it costs.

Fencing supplies in a pickup.

Fence Panels:

We purchased 48" tall, 14 gauge, 1x1 inch welded wire mesh from a local farm supply store to enclose the run. This wire mesh was very heavy, awkward, and nearly impossible to roll out and secure to the fence posts independently, so we used our 8-foot 2x6 stringers and the mesh to build our panels for the run.

This made the process much more manageable. Each panel was secured to the outside of the 4x4 posts, sandwiching the mesh in between creating a very secure fence.

Chicken coop fence panel.

Before we attached each individual panel to the run, we folded a length of 5' wide chicken wire in half and secured it to the base of each panel.

Because built the run in the forest, we did not want to excavate to bury the skirting, both to reduce the impact on the environment and the number of roots in the soil was incredible, and actually acted as a natural barrier and we were happy to leave them.

So we unfolded an almost 2-foot length of chicken wire and laid it flat all around the coop, doubling up any gaps and corners, and then backfilled it with heavy clay soil.

Folded chicken wire laid as a skirting around the coop.

Kevin built a simple gate out of 2x6s and we hung it swinging inwards to keep the exterior of the run flush.

We added a black handle that's easy to see and grab when you've got full hands, as well as two simple latches that require pivoting and then sliding to open to reduce the risk of accidental openings.

He framed the gate to match the run and secured the wire mesh to the openings.

Chicken coop gate.

Roof / Cover:

Building the run in the trees created a great environment for the chickens, but also a great environment to allow predators to get to them. The trees provided shade but also a ladder for hungry fishers to scale and jump in the coop to snack on our chickens.

It was imperative to install a covering over the run, but we had to be smart about it! We did not want to add something that would block the sunshine and airflow that we feel is so important to the birds, nor did we want to have to create anything that had complicated structural needs to withstand snow loads or heavy rain events.

We settled on hanging 2x6 rafters with floor joist hangers and covered the run with 2x2 inch stucco wire and used multi-purpose strapping to secure the stucco wire. We felt this was a happy medium between providing security and allowing snow to shed.

Floor joist hangers with rafters attached.

Dealing With Trees:

We left as much vegetation in the run as possible, and although it makes a few things difficult, it's been so worth the effort.

The saplings and trees create a canopy and provide shade for the birds in some form throughout the entire day. The run is basically a micro-climate - whenever we get hot while we're working, a quick break in the shade with the girls is all it takes to refresh.

Some trees in the run were larger than others, the smaller, flexible ones, we bent over underneath the wire mesh. For the larger ones, we had to figure something out.

Kevin cut the roofing mesh around each tree, leaving space for future growth, and tied up the mesh where required, then he made funnels out of the wire mesh and wrapped and secured those to both the roofing mesh and the tree trunk.

This both created a secure wrap around each tree trunk and allowed tons of flexibility for the trees to move and sway in the wind without damaging the roofing mesh.

Showing how the tree trunks are wrapped around the mesh.

Chicken Lean-To:

By the time our first winter rolled around with the flock, we knew we had to have a place to store the dust bath, food dish, and water dishes out of the elements. Kevin came up with a great idea to build a lean-to on the side of the coop.

We used the same post spikes as the fence and built a heavy-duty frame out of 2x6s and added hinged plywood lids for easy access.

Diagram of the lean-to.

Crab Apple Tree:

I love trees of all kinds and I love them everywhere, not just in my food forests ! I happened across this gorgeous Rescue Crab Apple tree at a local nursery, it was in full bloom, and I was smitten.

I knew the perfect place for it was the southwest corner of the chicken run, as it matures it will provide some wonderful shade for our birds from the hot afternoon and evening sun.

chicken coop tour

Perennial Flower Bed:

When we decided to set the chicken run right into the forest, we tossed around a few ideas. The final decision was to have the fence close to the edge of the bush line so that we could see the birds without the fence acting as the bush line.

This created a great little natural space between the coop and the yard and rather than laying sod in that space, Kevin and I filled it up with perennial flowers in 2022. Once the sod was down and we saw how much extra space we had for more flowers, we added a bunch more in spring 2023.

Preparing perennial flower bed.

Mulch Walkway:

Our soil is clay based and that makes it very sticky and muddy when it's wet, so to keep the area in front of the coop a bit cleaner and tidier, Kevin hauled in some mulch and spread it around the front of the coop.

Red barn style chicken coop.

As of right now, we have no urgent plans with the coop. I'd like to say it's finished, but like any homestead project, it's not in its final form yet!

We've already talked about growing some vining plants up the fence, adding a companion tree to the apple tree, or maybe replacing some of the mulch with a stone walkway.

One thing's for sure, the ideas never stop. And neither does progress.

We chronicled the entire build of our coop and run on our YouTube channel!

chicken coop tour

Tuesday 26th of December 2023

Great stuff. Chicken door (Run Chicken) is our greatest feature. Roof over the door and ramp is next. Topping the “best” list is the heated pet dish. We live near Millarville, Ab, yes, -40 for a week. Keep up the informative site, love the tips.

Wednesday 10th of January 2024

Glad you got something from it! It's been really fun to share and see what creative people are coming up with to solve problems!

Stay warm during this polar vortex!

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Behind the Scenes: Chicken Coop Tour

By: Author Kaylee Vaughn

Posted on Last updated: January 22, 2022

I am taking you on a personal tour of my own chicken coop and I am spilling the beans on some of my own chicken coop hacks including solar lighting, temporary brooder boxes, DIY pallet wood nesting boxes and more!

I was so inspired by the amazing chicken coop hacks I shared in this post that I had to share some more!  So, today, I am taking you on a personal tour of my own chicken coop! Plus, I am spilling the beans on some of my own chicken coop hacks… including solar lighting, temporary brooder boxes, DIY pallet wood nesting boxes and more!

Come check it out in today’s Behind the Scenes Chicken Coop Tour!

Chicken Coop Tour!

Playhouse Chicken Coop:

The first thing that you might notice about our chicken coop is that it doesn’t look very “chicken coop-ish”. That’s because it’s not a chicken coop at all! It’s actually a children’s playhouse kit from The Little Cottage Company ! The supplies are delivered to your home partially assembled. You just put all the walls and roof together and screw it into place. It was easy to put together (other than one of the walls being mislabeled) and anyone who is mildly-handy can handle this project. Easy peasy!

We used shingles from Habitat for Humanity ReStore (we love that place!) and salvaged composite decking material for the flooring (more about that later!). While using a kit may have been pricier than building our own coop, this was a good option for us. It allowed us to get a super cute coop in a portion of the time it would have taken to build one from scratch.

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Ventilation through Doors & Windows:

This model of playhouse has some features that make it very functional as a coop! It has two doors: a full-sized “people door” on the side of the coop and a smaller “bird door” on the front of the coop. Both are barn-style doors , which allow us to open just the top half, just the bottom half, or both. It’s fantastic for ventilation! In the winter, we open just the bottom half of the small “bird door” to allow the birds to come and go without making the coop too drafty. In the summer, we open all the doors to allow extra ventilation and cross breezes. The two small windows can also be opened and are screened.

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Since our chicken coop was a pre-manufactured kit, we customized and outfitted the interior to fit our needs. One of my favorite customizations is the lofted shelf that we built inside the coop. Our coop is tall enough to allow us to easily stand while inside so there was enough vertical space to allow for a loft. The loft spans just under half of the coop.  It fits two straw bales along with some other supplies. The extra storage has been a life-saver and has allowed us to use what would have otherwise been wasted vertical space.

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We installed a solar light that we bought on Amazon for about $30. It was easy to install and we don’t have to worry about running cords or electricity to the coop for lighting purposes. It’s not super bright, but it gets the job done! It’s a nice break from having to wear headlamps or tote flashlights out to the coop!

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Removable Brooder:

This spring, we made a removable brooder box that we can slide directly into the coop under the lofted shelf.  We made a simple frame out of 1×1’s, stretched chicken wire over the frame, and secured it with a staple gun.

It’s amazing to have the baby birds outside in the coop instead of in my office!  It has also allowed for an extremely easy transition period, as our adult birds were already used to living with the younger birds. Once the ducklings and chicks were old enough, we simply removed the brooder and stored it away until we need it again next Spring. So easy!

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Heat Lamp System:

We also installed a heat lamp system for the brooder. I’m not a fan of heat lamps in the chicken coop. It’s just not worth the risk of a coop fire! The only time we use heat lamps is during very cold weather for our young chicks and ducklings.

The heat lamps are installed under the loft, above the brooder.  The lights are secured so that they can’t be bumped or knocked down.  All power cords have been secured to the wall beams and ceiling rafters of the coop.  The cords run under the storage shelf ledge to the coop wall and then up to the roof rafters and over to a power strip that is secured to the inside of the door frame. All of the wires are up off the ground, so there is no chance of the birds getting tangled or pecking them.  Since things get dusty in a chicken coop, I clean them often.

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DIY Nesting Boxes:

We added some rustic flair with our DIY nesting boxes made out of repurposed pallets .  Okay, truthfully, our original intent had nothing to do with adding “rustic flair”.  We needed nesting boxes and we happened to have pallet wood on hand.  But the nesting boxes did turn out quite well!  Best of all, they were free!  And the chickens definitely approve of the nesting boxes! They approve so much that we have a hard time keeping them out of the boxes… Oh the joys of broody hens!

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Composite Flooring:

We completed the coop with a salvaged composite decking floor .  Yes, that’s right, our coop has a composite deck floor. ‘Cause our chicks are fancy.  Not really. But we did have a lot of reasons for choosing this flooring.

We decided on wood flooring (instead of a dirt or sand floor) for an extra layer of protection from predators who could dig into the coop.  However, we knew that wood can be hard to clean and absorbs moisture easily.  That’s when we remembered the pile of composite decking pieces we had salvaged from my parent’s patio remodel several years early!

I can honestly say, it was the best option we could have made for flooring!  We keep the floor covered in straw which we rake out about once a week.  The straw goes into the compost pile or is used as mulch in the garden.  The floor is super easy to clean because it’s made of composite plastics!  You can easily sweep it, rake it, and spray it off with the hose.  It won’t become moldy or musty and it won’t wear out over the years.  Composite decking can be expensive to buy, but it’s a “forever” flooring option that will never wear out and is easy to clean. If you can find or salvage composite decking material, I highly suggest it for your chicken coop floor!

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I love hearing about the little details that people incorporate into their own coops! I would love to hear what fun and functional features you have incorporated into your own chicken coops and duck houses!

Share your best chicken coop ideas and hacks in the comments below so we can all enjoy!

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Lacey Murphy

Wednesday 17th of March 2021

Can you show a picture of your roosting bars please. I was told they need to be higher than your nesting boxes?

Project Zenstead

Monday 12th of April 2021

We actually don't have this coop anymore (we moved a couple years ago) so I can't share pictures. We generally have a couple different sets of nesting poles. We have one that is higher (usually about 4-5 feet off the ground) and one that is lower (only a foot or so off the ground) because some of our heavier birds (like our Brahmas) won't fly up to the higher poles.

Monday 4th of May 2020

How many dicks will this hold?

Ducks I mean ducks

Tuesday 4th of June 2019

Great ideas all the way threw your coop. I love the brooder idea bc all the ducks & chickens are already used to each other when its time to put them with the flock. I love the storge idea as well because you can keep all your stuff together. I hate when i have to pack straw, food or anything else out to my coop when its raining or snowing. But with your storage its all ready there for you when u get in the coop.

Thursday 6th of June 2019

Having the brooder near your adult chickens is a lifesaver! We've never had a single problem introducing new chicks since we've been doing it this way! There's so many awesome and creative things you can do to make your coop efficient and functional! So glad that I am able to help with some new ideas! :)

Wednesday 29th of May 2019

I love this coop! It's so creative and with solar lighting, very impressive. I would love to see it in real.

Chelsea Duffy

That is one adorable chicken coop!! I love that you have space to put the brooder. When we had baby chicks we would always use the bathtub in our downstairs bathroom. After about a week, it would be so dusty and stinky, even with regular cleaning! Genius idea with the flooring as well. We lost a chicken to a digging predator. So awful!!

Three Little Blackbirds

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 Jump links:

  • The Outside of the Coop
  • The Inside of the Coop
  • The Two Separate Runs
  • The Nesting Boxes

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Late May 2020

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October 2018

Three Little Blackbirds - Farmhouse style chicken coop built from a garden shed

September 2018 – cross fencing was added to the left side of the coop

Three Little Blackbirds - Farmhouse style chicken coop built from a garden shed

Late Summer 2018

Three Little Blackbirds - Farmhouse style chicken coop

Early Summer 2018

Three Little Blackbirds - Farmhouse style chicken coop

July 2018 – Sunshades added to the run to keep the sun out during the hot afternoons

Ever since we decided to make the big move from the PNW to N. Texas (in 2017), I’ve been dreaming and planning our new chicken coop. At our property in SW Washington we had three, yes THREE different coops – which was wonderful to have the separation, but there were things I hated about the design of each one. I knew we would only be able to have one building for starters at our new farm in Texas, so I had to make the design count.

I wanted to be able to separate breeds but also separate new babies or sick chickens from the rest of the flocks. I also knew I wanted an all WHITE coop and I wanted it to be farmhouse style. I’m sure you’re already thinking I’m nuts for wanting a white coop with animals that poop seemingly non-stop but I knew I NEVER wanted raw (unpainted or sealed) wood in my coop ever again. Too many microscopic nooks and crannies for teeny tiny crawlies to live and breed and I’m telling you once you deal with mites or lice on a large scale, you will know what I am talking about. It is CONSTANT unrelenting work to kill mites and keep them from coming back once they are living within the wood in your coop, so dealing with a little poop stains on white painted wood pales in comparison.

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Starting the landscaping around the coop and runs with 7 tons of pea gravel!

The Outside of the Coop:

We chose to design our chicken coop in a craftsman style with a dormer up top to allow plenty of natural light inside with the extra windows and we opted for a cupola with a copper top and a rooster weathervane (perfect!) for aesthetic reasons.  For paint colors, I went with white on white for a cottage look and black accents for a farmhouse feel, charcoal black shingles for the roof.  We also added a third window to the side of the coop to allow for better cross breeze on hot days and allow for plenty of airflow and ventilation.

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Beginning the build out of the inside of the coop!

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Our Coop – Fall | October 2017

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The sitting patio on the side of the coop – Fall 2017

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Early April 2018

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Left side run – April 2018

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Spring 2018

The Inside of the Coop:

We first had to plan out the space and then begin building walls. We knew we wanted to split the space into two complete coops that would (eventually) lead out to two separate runs and separate pastures. After much planning we decided on vertical coops on either side of the building with a space in the center that would be a “sitting” area that I could pretty up and the extra space could serve as a storage area as well. Kind of a combination “she shed” and chicken coops all in one!

We began by adding faux “shiplap” or tongue and groove design to the back and front walls (the side walls remained the bare studs to allow us to build roosts and nesting boxes) for a clean and stylish look that would be easy to keep clean. Then, we built the vertical walls, with door headers to allow room for our vintage doors (reclaimed from a 1940s farmhouse that was being torn down). We added horizontal support beams across the tops of each coop as well. We also installed roosts and dropping boards on both sides and then Corey hooked up his paint sprayer and sprayed everything white  (we used a custom Sherwin Williams creamy white color that included primer). It took a few coats to make sure everything was fully coated and sealed with paint, but when it was done, it was light and dreamy and fresh.  JUST what I wanted.

See our wallpaper and roost updates we made to the coop!

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Shown here – the roosts and dropping boards in the left coop with contact paper “wallpaper” that makes for a very easy cleanup and adds a little charm.

Next, we had to wire the whole thing for electrical outlets, interior and exterior lights, indoor and outdoor ceiling fans and exterior outlets. The electrical was tied into the breaker on the outside of our house for the pool and then the ground was trenched all the way to the coop and the wires were buried.  It was so wonderful to finally have working lights and outlets in the coop! No more extension cords!!

My next challenge was the windows. We started work on the coop in August/September and it was HOT out here in Texas. Even at night it was still 80 degrees, which meant those windows HAD to stay wide open all night long.  The windows came with screens but I knew that screens were in no way predator proof and I had to reinforce with some hardware cloth (welded wire). But my challenge was, I didn’t want to ugly up the outside of the coop by fixing wire to the windows, and if I permanently fix the wire to the inside of the coop, I can’t access the windows to open and close them, or clean them, etc. The solution, after mulling it over for awhile, was to create a window “frame” that would be attached with hinges (to open and close) and the hardware cloth would be fixed to the frame instead of to the window itself. Perfect!

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Predator proof window frames painted blue and secured with latches on top and bottom

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View from one coop across to the other

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The sitting area in the middle of the two coops – decorated for Christmas – December 2017

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looking into the left side coop – Christmas 2017

Save Save After a couple of months with our new coop, we decided to install rubber floor mats (the same you would use in a horse stall) into the center sitting area of the coop. Since we enter the coops through this center section to clean and such, it was getting harder and harder to keep the white painted floor clean.  The black rubber mats hide dirt better and they are super easy to clean – just a quick sweep and it’s tidy!

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Our rubber floors before a sweep – they collect dust and make it super easy to just sweep it right out the front doors. An Ostrich feather duster from South Africa makes it easy to dust the hard to reach places in the coop like the chandelier (Fun Fact: Ostrich feathers absorb the most dust out of any other feather)

INSIDE COOP UPDATE – Feb/March 2018

With Spring approaching and baby chicks needing a place of their own, safe from the older girls and boys, we made the decision to utilize the space that was originally the sitting area between the two coops.  I was sad to get rid of that cute sitting space, but we knew it could be put to better use and provide more functionality as a chick brooder/storage space/broody momma pen, etc.  During baby chick season, we could just lay down some bedding on the floor and very quickly it’s a comfy temporary home for the littles! When they aren’t so little anymore and can be moved into the big coops, the space can be cleared out and become an inside storage area. So, out the bench went, and in came the power tools once again.

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A new storage area for feed, treats, tools, etc.

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The Run(s):

Since we have two coops within our coop, we needed two separate runs. One that comes off of the side, and one that comes off the back – creating an L shape behind the coop. In the middle of the two runs, or the inside section of the “L” is going to be a garden area with access from both runs when we want to let the chickens in the garden to clean up after harvesting.

The run on the side of the house with access from the left side coop (and the run visible from the front of the coop) is going to have a pitched roof that matches the pitch of the coop roof itself with a smaller roof coming off the back of that run that slopes just slightly for rain runoff.  The run in the back of the coop (access from the right side coop) will have a long sloped roof to also allow for rain runoff and proper drainage.

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Beginning the runs – digging holes and setting the main posts with concrete. Temporary braces hold the posts plumb and level while the concrete was curing.

Beginning the roof on the run

Beginning the pitched roof on the left side run

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Side pieces are on, decorative angled pieces are on and roof is on!

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Once the construction on the runs was complete, it was time to paint! Everything was painted white with the exception of the pitched roof (which will be shingled to match the coop) and the two big barn doors that will be painted blue (to match the colors we plan to paint our house). After the paint was dry it was time to get the 1/4 inch hardware cloth installed.  We went with 1/4 inch (smaller squares) instead of the 1/2 inch we used on the inside to keep more bugs out (flies, wasps, etc).  6 inches of wire was buried into the ground for predator proofing as well as security against digging chickens on the inside of the runs (you know who you are – Abigail!)

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Progress is happening! Runs are painted and hardware cloth is on!

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The left side run – before the nesting boxes were built. Early March 2018

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Back side view of the two runs. Barn doors are painted!

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May 2018 – New concrete patio was put in under the big blue doors to deter any predators from digging under the door.

INSIDE THE RUNS:

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Inside view of the left run

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Inside the left side run, looking into the back run. You can see how we have a door that allows you to walk through both runs without having to go outside and around.

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Corner view of the two runs

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Back run looking into side run

The Nesting Boxes:

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We began the build for our external nesting boxes late March 2018.  It was double the amount of work because we had to once again build TWO sets since we have two coops. We settled on 6 nesting boxes for each coop (3 up and 3 down), since that is the number that would fit nicely in the existing structure of the inside walls.

We started by cutting out the spaces that would later become the entrances into the boxes on the external walls of the coop:

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Then the bottom frames for each row of nesting boxes was constructed out of 2x4s:

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The roof support structure was attached:

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And the doors were made and attached by hinges to test the fit before it was time to paint:

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All done…

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Painted, hardware on and angled roof is shingled to match the coop

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Nesting boxes open on a beautiful breezy day

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The nesting boxes from the inside of the right side coop

The nesting boxes on the other side of the coop have a flat top (to be used as an additional shelf for supplies) since these nesting boxes are inside the left side run and therefore don’t need an angled roof for rain runoff:

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​ Coop Tour 2023 - Saturday, September 30th, 10:00-4:00. 

 18th Annual Twin Cities Coop   ​Tour

This year, the coop tour will be held on Saturday, September 30th   ​from 10 am - 4 pm . This is a free event! Here's how it works: chicken keepers from around the Twin Cities sign up to volunteer their coops, we compile the addresses into an easily accessible map, and then on Saturday, September 30th anyone who wants to can visit any or all of the sites on the map from 10 am to 4 pm. You can get inspiration for your own coop, start planning a future flock, or just talk chickens! You can find the map  here   which we will continue updating as more hosts sign up. 

Stop at the store during the tour for fun giveaways with local organic feed producer, Mile Four Feed! We will also be accepting nominations for new chicken breeds that we are considering for next season and will be doing temporary tattoos in store (chickens, of course). T-shirts and stickers with this year's Coop Tour design are available for sale at the store. 

​ Below is a selection of some of the coops already on this year's tour, as well as our official Coop Tour artwork by local artist Kenneth Rivera, @solyluna on Instagram! 

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Take a Peak Coop Tour

Canceled for 2023, we have some sad news for this years coop tour. unfortunately we only had a couple of entries for this years tour. not enough to have a tour. so this years coop tour has been canceled. we are still hoping to have a backyard farm fest event in late summer, if we can get enough yards participating., if you have questions, please email me at [email protected],  ~ kellie dodson, what is the coop tour about.

The Take A Peak Coop Tour is an annual event showcasing unique chicken coops around the Colorado Springs area. You could call it the Colorado Springs “Parade of Chicken Homes”. This tour takes you through a few of the many, many backyard farms that populate our great city. Actually, Colorado Springs has become a extremely rich, backyard farming community. And that usually includes chickens. During this tour, you can see what others are doing, get coop design ideas for your backyard farm, discuss how to begin and talk about chickens from those who have the experience!

Our History

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The Take A Peak Tour was founded in 2009, as a labor of love, by John Conner. Just a few coops that first year but we have grown every year since then.  A  couple years ago, John handed the tour over to Kellie Dodson of Homegrown and Happiness . Kellie is a seasoned backyard farmer and is well known in the backyard farming/homesteading community here in Colorado Springs. She has a passion to see backyard farming explode in our city. Teaching small group classes in her backyard and through Pikes Peak Urban Gardens, her goal is to educate all with her experience. This includes backyard chickens. She has housed multiple flocks in her small, urban backyard farm. She has brought a fresh approach to this great, yearly event and we are thankful to have her. Last year, the tour had about 15 coops in different areas all around the city. This year we would love to double that number.

What should I expect?

This is the annual Colorado Springs “Parade of Chicken Homes”. With luck, you’ll find Coops that inspire you as you jump into the adventure of backyard chicken’s yourself. Coops of all sizes, shapes, and composition are featured all over the Colorado Springs area. Come with questions. Come with a desire to know more about how raising your own flock can change your life. There will be Fun and learning at every stop!

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Funky Chicken Coop Tour Inspires Urban Homesteading in Austin

March 31, 2016 by Kristin Leigh Leave a Comment

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Two chicken enthusiasts in Austin (Credit: Funky Chicken Coop Tour)

I pull my beat-up pickup truck in front of an adorably hip family home and glance at my map nervously. I don’t want to walk into the wrong stranger’s backyard this morning, but I’m afraid this is a real possibility.

That’s when I notice two women walking out across the front yard, clutching tour maps and wearing farm-tough rubber boots. I relax. On this breezy Saturday, I’ve come to the right spot to find exactly what I’m looking for: a hen house.

What Is the Funky Chicken Coop Tour?

Urban Agriculture in Austin, TX

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Today, I’m stepping into the backyards of ten ambitious urban agriculturalists, as a part of Austin’s annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour. The event gives Austin residents and poultry hopefuls the opportunity to swoon over chicken coops and take notes, examining how some of our city’s most savvy chicken aficionados have built innovative coops to house laying hens.

Black and white speckled Wyandottes fluff their feathers and shuffle through bamboo forests in East Austin, about as free range as you can get in the shadow of the capitol. During the Funky Chicken Coop Tour, urban homesteaders from south of Brodie Lane all the way to North Loop demonstrate to Austin residents how they are able to integrate beekeeping, composting, solar power and even aquaponics into sustainable backyard ecosystems with an artful finesse that is—I won’t lie— jealousy-inducing. The Funky Chicken Tour is a Best Yards Show, but for industrious hippies. I, for one, leave the tour hopeful and inspired.

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Austin’s chicken coop art (Photo: Funky Chicken Coop Tour)

I attend the tour as an urban poultry enthusiast and lover of all things gardening-related. It has been over five years since I had a coop and a few Silkie Bantam babies of my own. At the time, I was living proof that with a willing landlord, helpful friends who love construction projects and an enthusiastic roommate, you could wake up every morning and enjoy fresh eggs before biking to class at UT.  I also learned the hard way that city ordinances matter.

If the baby chick you swore was a hen started crowing like a rooster one morning, he’d better get a swift eviction, or you’ll most likely have a violation ticket in hand. And yes, your new neighbor will, in fact, have the City of Austin come out to measure the distance from your coop to their fence line. It has to be 50 feet or more, in case you’re wondering.

Homing a happy flock of chickens in your yard can be satisfying, but it’s also daunting. Luckily, there’s a helpful community of urban homesteading enthusiasts within city limits to help with the steep learning curve.

Where to Outfit Your Austin Chicken Coop

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Happy hens roost in an Austin yard (Photo: Funky Chicken Coop Tour)

If you’re like me and feel the itch to grab your pitchfork, head outside and start building a chicken coop or beginning your next urban homesteading venture, check out a gathering of  Backyard Poultry Meetup . Another great place to start is Funky Chicken Coop Tour’s  resource page . Pay special attention to their succinct guide to chickens and Austin city ordinances.

Once you’ve got a plan, check out some of my favorite places in Austin to outfit your project:

Buck Moore Feed and Supply Co.

It’s next to impossible to step into this unassuming feed supply store and not linger awhile. The scope of this family-owned shop is staggering. You can pick up everything from baby chicks to organic feed, all while getting Ken’s expert opinion on your latest gardening or farming endeavor.

5237 N. Lamar Blvd. –  Website

An Austin original, Eco-Wise is home to helpful folks who are amazing resources for any sustainable project you can dream up. Check out their new North Lamar location.

4477 N. Lamar Blvd. –  Website

Callahan’s General Store

With a giant room of baby chicks heated under the warm glow of incubators, it’s worth your time just to drive a little ways out of central Austin to check out this general store off 183. Specialty feeder? They have a whole row to choose from. Galvanized metal trough? They have them all.  Plus, in true Texas form, you can pick out your next pearl button plaid shirt while you’re at it.

501 S. Hwy 183 –  Website

This on-trend, sustainably-focused hardware store is a good option to check out if you’re looking to set up long-lasting, thoughtfully-crafted infrastructure. Check out their rainwater catchment systems while you’re there!

4477 S. Lamar Blvd. –  Website

The Natural Gardener

Not only is The Natural Gardener a great place for garden inspiration , but their hen houses and chicken runs are built to last and serve as excellent examples of small-scale poultry keeping.

8648 Old Bee Caves Road –  Website

Chickens as Waste Reducers

Chickens Feeding in Austin Backyard

Two chickens pecking at feed (Photo: The Funky Chicken Coop Tour)

Funky Chicken Coop Tour’s theme for 2016 highlights the concept of chickens as reducers of kitchen and yard waste. It turns out these little birds not only supply plenty of eggs and amusement, but also act as an important link in a zero waste system. This point makes an intriguing case for urban chicken-keeping as both a rewarding hobby and a step towards sustainability.

After a long morning checking out some of Austin’s most awe-inspiring urban homesteaders, with chicken coops ranging from practical and efficient, and hen houses doubling as art installations, it’s nearly impossible to suppress the urge to drive straight to Callahan’s and check out the baby chicks for myself. Just to look, of course.

Funky Chicken Coop Tour is held on the Saturday of Easter weekend each year. Access information about the tour and garner poultry resources on the event  website .

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This Texas Chicken Coop Is Over the Top in the Best Way

Wallpaper and a chandelier? Yes, please.

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Take a cue from Texas chicken lady Lauren Allen and do something just because it brings you joy. Did her brood of chickens need an over-the-top coop outfitted with a chandelier, wallpaper, and artwork? Probably not, but it is absolutely delightful.

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Lauren started with a prefab shed with plenty of room for hatching eggs and raising chicks, plus nesting boxes for all the ladies. She then took the interior up a notch with cheery pink paint, floral peel-and-stick wallpaper , and (Lauren's favorite) a chandelier. The walls are decked out with chicken-themed art and a special photo of the "employee of the month." (That honor has gone to a deserving Moira for two consecutive months.)

To answer the questions of some of Lauren's followers, yes, chickens are messy, but she sticks to a regular cleaning schedule to keep the space tidy. Plus, her hens are free range during the day and only go inside when it's time to eat, sleep, or lay eggs.

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Lauren's inspiration for the fancy space (aka Cluckingham Palace)? She says, "I’m a girly girl and my inner Glinda the Good Witch has always been drawn to all things pink, flowery, and fancy." The bougie coop is a departure from the style of Lauren's home, which she describes as "modern farmhouse and what neutral dreams are made of. I figured my husband wouldn’t want to live in a pink house but he doesn’t mind if the chickens do."

Up next, Lauren is dropping not-so-subtle hints that her goat pen could use a little pizzazz. She and her husband are also working on adding ducks, turkeys, quail, and pigs to the farm. We will be following to see what's next in their journey!

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  • The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
  • Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
  • The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
  • There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
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Hop On Hop Off Moscow Bus Tours

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the largest and the most populous city in the country. Present on the banks of the Moskva river, this city serves as the cosmopolitan hub of the country. Carrying  871 year old rich history, this city has played an integral part of Russia’s development and therefore plays an integral role in all the aspect. Majority of the population of Russia lives in Moscow, and the city is responsible as the scientific, historical, political and architectural hub in the region. Moscow is a blend of the old and new Russian culture. The Kremlin complex in the center of the city holds the cultural and historical values of the city. Moscow was also the capital and most important part of the USSR and thus holds many gems throughout the city from that era. Not only that, but the city also brags of timeless elements from the Tsars and other rulers who ever ruled Russia. Moscow has been a hub of many social ideologies and home to popular poets and artists. When in Moscow don’t miss out The Moscow Kremlin, the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, the symbolic center of Russia as the Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum, which also serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin and his body has been preserved there since 1924.

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17 Best Moscow Tours

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Are you planning a visit to the capital of Russia and looking for the best Moscow tours? From Red Square to the Kremlin and from world-class art to fairytale buildings, Moscow is an enchanting city that offers plenty of excitement and elegance. Its history dates back more than 800 years, and there is culture in abundance for visitors to immerse themselves in.

Make the most of your visit with 17 of the best Moscow tours that let you see everything the city and its surroundings have to offer.

1 – Guided Tour of the Moscow Metro

Guided Tour of the Moscow Metro

Moscow’s metro is world-famous, thanks to the architectural delights on offer underground stations around the capital. This guided tour of the Moscow stations, otherwise known as “the palace of the people” lasts for 1.5 hours and includes an English-speaking guide who will tell you how the Russian metro became one of the most beautiful in the world. Highlights include Mayakovskaya station with its aviation-themed mosaics.

  • Moscow metro tours

2 – Cosmonautics Museum Space Tour

Cosmonautics Museum Space Tour

Discover Cosmonautics Museum with this space tour. Dive into one of the greatest battles between the Soviet Union and the United States – the space race. Hear about the space programs of the USSR and learn about how the USSR shaped space travel and technology.

  • Cosmonautics Museum tours

3 – Guided Tour of the Kremlin

Guided Tour of the Kremlin

A Kremlin is actually a citadel in Russian towns, and Moscow’s version is, without doubt, the most famous. The Kremlin is the heartbeat of the city, and this guided tour takes you to the most important points of interest. See Cathedral Square with its orthodox temples; Tzar Cannon with its 890mm calibre, which is the largest in the world; and the exterior of the all-important government buildings that are located within the Kremlin’s walls.

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4 – Moscow City Walking Tour

Moscow City Walking Tour

One of the best Moscow tours for seeing everything the city has to offer, this small-group walking tour lasts for 2 hours and includes an expert guide. Make the most of the capital and see the cobbled spaces of Red Square, take pictures of St Basil’s Cathedral, visit the elegant Bolshoi Theatre, and enjoy the ornamental Alexandrovsky Garden.

  • Moscow walking tours

5 – Night Tour of Moscow

Night Tour of Moscow

When the sun sets, the fun begins – and it all starts with a night tour of Russia’s most famous city. The beauty of Moscow comes into full effect after hours, as iconic buildings like St Basil’s Cathedral illuminate against the night sky. Other locations on this tour include the Moscow River and the Ukraine Hotel, which is a landmark skyscraper that was constructed during the era of Stalin.

6 – Sergiev Posad Day Trip

Sergiev Posad Day Trip

One of the best Moscow tours that take you outside of the city, the Sergiev Posad day trip provides the opportunity to see The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. It’s made up of a number of different buildings that include the blue domes of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Church of St. Sergius and the Bell Tower.

  • Sergiev Posad day trips from Moscow

7 – City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

If your time in Moscow is limited, this hop-on, hop-off bus tour is ideal – and it even features an optional cruise on the river. Choose between a 2 and 3-day ticket and see famous landmarks like Red Square, the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theatre from an open-top panoramic bus with informative audio commentary. Take your experience to the next level by upgrading to a boat tour.

  • Moscow hop on hop off bus tours

8 – Guided Tour of the Tretyakov Gallery

Guided Tour of the Tretyakov Gallery

As one of the world’s most important galleries, the Tretyakov Gallery is a must-see for any art lovers and is one of the best Moscow tours for culture vultures. Learn about the masterworks of Pablo Tretyakov with a guided tour and discover the secrets behind the paintings. Other noticeable artists on view include Fedotov, Vasnetsov, Rokotov and Kiprenski, who is the author of the famous “Portrait of Alexander Pushkin”.

  • Tretyakov Gallery tours

9 – Alternative Moscow: 2-Hour Walking Tour

Alternative Moscow: 2-Hour Walking Tour

See a different side of Moscow with this 2-hour alternative tour. An expert guide will take you around quirky streets, suburbs and squares while as your veer away from the traditional tourist hotspots. Highlights include a ride on the famous “Annushka” tram and a visit to the neighbourhood of Khitrovka, which was once known as the criminal district of the city.

10 – St.Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square: Private Tour and Ticket

St.Basil's Cathedral and Red Square: Private Tour and Ticket

Combine two of Moscow’s biggest attractions with a visit to Red Square and St.Basil’s Cathedral. Admire the beautiful architecture of St.Basil’s Cathedral from inside and out, before wandering Red Square and learn about the soldiers, farmers and revolutionaries that all called this famous square their home. Round things off with the changing of the guard at Alexander Garden.

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11 – Bunker-42 Cold War Museum Guided Tour

Bunker-42 Cold War Museum Guided Tour

Moscow is notorious for the Cold War, which lasted for about 45 years between 1945 and 1990. Head to the world-famous Bunker-42, located 65 meters below ground level, and learn about the storied past. Visit rooms and passages that were set up to shelter 3,000 people in case of nuclear attack and discover other sections, such as the equipment room and the war-proof telecommunications system.

  • Bunker-42 Cold War Museum tours

12 – Architecture Tour of Moscow’s Metro and Kolomenskoye Estate

Architecture Tour of Moscow's Metro and Kolomenskoye Estate

Combine the beauty of the metro stations with the Kolomenskoye Estate and see some of Moscow’s grandest sights. After visiting the elegant metro stations, it’s time to go to the Kolomenskoye Estate, which is filled with UNESCO-listed sites that are dedicated to Tsar Peter the Great.

  • Kolomenskoye tours

13 – Tour of Soviet Moscow

Tour of Soviet Moscow

Unpick the history of the USSR with one of the best Moscow tours for discovering Soviet Moscow. Starting at Monument to the Conquerors of Space, a tribute to the success of the Soviet space programme, the tour includes historical landmarks and interesting tidbits about Soviet Russia. There is also a visit to the All-Russia Exhibition Centre (VDNKh), a site that was constructed under the aegis of the USSR in tribute to state achievements.

14 – Moscow: 2.5-Hour Luxury River Cruise with Dining Option

Moscow: 2.5-Hour Luxury River Cruise with Dining Option

Sail down the Moscow River on this 2.5 hour tour that provides a different perspective of the city and includes landmark sights. The boat features two decks and has panoramic views as well as free Wi-Fi access. Attractions along the route include Ukraine hotel, Sparrow Hills, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Crimean Bridge, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Zaryadye Park and more.

  • Moscow boat tours

15 – Izmailovo Market and Vodka Museum Tour

Izmailovo Market and Vodka Museum Tour

Visit the museum of Vodka and gain insight into one of Russia’s most famous exports and head to the Izmailovo antique and handicraft market to find a gem or two. The tour starts with Izmailovo market, which features the iconic matryoshka dolls, fur hats and amber jewellery. Next up is a trip to the Museum of Vodka, where you will discover a distillery that dates back to the 15th century.

  • Izmailovo market tours

16 – SĂșzdal and VladĂ­mir Day Tour

SĂșzdal and VladĂ­mir Day Tour

Discover Russia’s famous “Golden Ring” on this tour of two medieval cities outside of Moscow. The historic city of Vladimir is first up with its Golden Gate, which is an ancient city-fortress that dates back to the 13th century. Next up is the neighbouring town of Suzdal, which features historic architecture and the Kremlin, where you can see its striking white walls topped with blue domes.

  • Suzdal & Vladimir tours from Moscow

17- Moscow Food Tasting & Walking Tour

Moscow Food Tasting & Walking Tour

Sample the unique flavours of Moscow with this food tour that lasts for 3 hours and features more than 15 different food and drink tastings. Weave in and out of small alleys in the city centre while enjoying the best food spots in town. See Moscow like a local while trying classic dishes from local breakfast haunts, bustling markets, the oldest monastery in Moscow, and dumpling cafes where you can taste authentic dumplings and enjoy local coffee.

  • Moscow food tours

City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

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  • Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
  • Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
  • Learn about the city with recorded commentary
  • Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
  • Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
  • Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
  • Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
  • Vouchers valid for 12 months
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
  • Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
  • Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
  • Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
  • Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
  • Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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  • DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
  • UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
  • BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
  • niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
  • IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
  • michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
  • Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
  • Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
  • fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
  • adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
  • Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
  • Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
  • Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
  • Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
  • WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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    Behind the Scenes: Chicken Coop Tour. I am taking you on a personal tour of my own chicken coop and I am spilling the beans on some of my own chicken coop hacks including solar lighting, temporary brooder boxes, DIY pallet wood nesting boxes and more! I was so inspired by the amazing chicken coop hacks I shared in this post that I had to share ...

  10. Chicken Coop Tour No. 11: Seven Backyard Coops Built Using The Garden

    Coop 3: John's Garden Loft Chicken Coop with Decorative Lawn Rooster, Atlanta, Georgia "I devised a technique to attach the hardware cloth at the top without building ceiling panels. I used foam closure strips for the roof panels, stapling them to the purlins to hold them in place — the white foam works well with the clear poly roof.

  11. Coop Tour

    The Nesting Boxes. Late May 2020. October 2018. September 2018 - cross fencing was added to the left side of the coop. Late Summer 2018. Early Summer 2018. July 2018 - Sunshades added to the run to keep the sun out during the hot afternoons. Ever since we decided to make the big move from the PNW to N. Texas (in 2017), I've been dreaming ...

  12. The Dream Chicken Coop

    Check out Matt and Carolina Coops here: https://carolinacoops.com/ Well, the day is finally here that I grow more than plants at Epic Gardening HQ...chickens...

  13. Chicken Coop and Run VIDEO Tour!

    Chicken Coop and Run VIDEO Tour! So we decided to go with a walk-in style shed coop for both the chickens and ducks and then a modest 18x40 covered run attached to the coop. When the coop was first delivered, it looked out of place, but the landscaping I planted around it grew in fast and now it looks like it's been there forever! ...

  14. Twin Cities Coop Tour

    This year, the coop tour will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am - 4 pm. This is a free event! Here's how it works: chicken keepers from around the Twin Cities sign up to volunteer their coops, we compile the addresses into an easily accessible map, and then on Saturday, September 30th anyone who wants to can visit any or all of the ...

  15. Chicken Coop Tour

    The Take A Peak Coop Tour is an annual event showcasing unique chicken coops around the Colorado Springs area. You could call it the Colorado Springs "Parade of Chicken Homes". This tour takes you through a few of the many, many backyard farms that populate our great city. Actually, Colorado Springs has become a extremely rich, backyard ...

  16. Funky Chicken Coop Tour Inspires Urban Homesteading in Austin

    Funky Chicken Coop Tour's theme for 2016 highlights the concept of chickens as reducers of kitchen and yard waste. It turns out these little birds not only supply plenty of eggs and amusement, but also act as an important link in a zero waste system. This point makes an intriguing case for urban chicken-keeping as both a rewarding hobby and a ...

  17. This Texas Chicken Coop Is Over the Top in the Best Way

    Lauren started with a prefab shed with plenty of room for hatching eggs and raising chicks, plus nesting boxes for all the ladies. She then took the interior up a notch with cheery pink paint, floral peel-and-stick wallpaper, and (Lauren's favorite) a chandelier.The walls are decked out with chicken-themed art and a special photo of the "employee of the month."

  18. Best Chicken Coop Tour: 14 minutes

    In this video, I Show you around our chicken coop. Tell about how I built it. Show you some of the main features. Touch on how we rotationally graze our chic...

  19. Hop On Hop Off Moscow Tours

    City Sightseeing: Moscow Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour. The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow. Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow's history and traditions. The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip.

  20. Chicken Coop Tour

    My husband designed and built this chicken coop. It has a lot of great options, including a removable brooder under the roll away nest boxes! It also has alt...

  21. 17 Best Moscow Tours 2024

    8 - Guided Tour of the Tretyakov Gallery. As one of the world's most important galleries, the Tretyakov Gallery is a must-see for any art lovers and is one of the best Moscow tours for culture vultures. Learn about the masterworks of Pablo Tretyakov with a guided tour and discover the secrets behind the paintings.

  22. City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

    About. It can be hard to see the highlights of Moscow in a day or two, but this hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing open-top bus tour makes it easy and convenient. Take in views of the city while listening to recorded commentary on the bus. Hop off at any of the stops, including Red Square, the Big Stone Bridge, and Pushkin Fine Arts Museum.

  23. Backyard chickens

    I created free plans to a similar, smaller coop and a detailed video of how to create it. The plans: https://www.flickr.com/photos/coopinstructions/albumsT...

  24. Moscow

    🎧 Wear headphones for the best experience.In this video, we will walk along the famous tourist routes of Moscow, take a walk along the renovated embankments...