Quite the Coop

After moving to a house in the country, we decided that we'd like to get some chickens. We needed a coop that would keep predators out, shelter the birds from the elements, and provide a convenient location for us to gather eggs. We thought getting a coop up and running for about a dozen hens meant either buying one or building it. After checking out manufactured coops, we realized the structure we wanted would cost over $10,000. We immediately went to Plan B—time to build!

Our idea for the coop was simple enough, and we already owned most of the basic tools we’d need—circular saw, jigsaw, drill, and sander. We acquired a miter