After tons of planning and hard (part-time) work I finished this chicken coop, appropriately named “Fort Flox”. The amount of overkill that went into the construction and predator-proofing of it is excessive by even my standards. In addition to making safety/security a top priority, I also did my best to make sure they have everything needed to keep them healthy and happy. Lastly, I wanted this to be as low-maintenance as possible so I included a rainwater catchment system, high capacity/zero mess feeders, and a deep litter system for creating future compost. While it cost just over $1,500 to make, it would’ve cost much more without some of the crafty ways I saved money, which I was sure to include in this tour. Hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it!
Thanks,
Matt - Overkill Woodcraft LLC
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Location Planning
2:38 - Dutch Door
4:32 - Exterior Materials
8:00 - Rain Catchment
8:57 - Ventilation
10:01 - Nesting Boxes
11:00 - Henhouse
18:19 - Under Henhouse
19:22 - Dust Bath
21:28 - Cost
22:03 - Ramp & Door
24:32 - Watering & Feeders
26:50 - Run Activities
28:03 - Solar Lights
29:04 - Conclusion
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