Chicken Coop 'DeVille'

Trying to find just-the-right coop for our chicks took some time. I viewed over 100 different coop designs, shopped local farm stores (for pre-built coops and ideas for build-your-own), and I scrolled through Pinterest too! We decided on this coop because it has an attached, covered run. Since we get cold and wet in the winter I wanted the chicks to be able to go outside with out getting rained/snowed on. Also, we have hot summers and a covered run provides excellent shade! 

We (my Husband) built a very nice living environment for them - we call it our Coop 'DeVille'.

We first started with sinking pavers into the ground (burying them on their side). Then, we placed pavers flat on top. This deters rodents and pests (and Butter) from digging under it. It also helps give a nice sturdy flat surface to begin the foundation framing.

Framing.

Nest boxes.

Oh sure, Butter. We get you a dog house for Christmas and you want nothing to do with it,

but as soon as we build a chicken coop you're all over it!

Chickens loving their new home!

Just FYI, I found our free Coop plans on this site: http://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops