Beginners guide to building a chicken coop - DIY Hoop coop chicken tractor

A step-by-step guide to building a portable chicken coop.
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Welcome to our detailed hoop coop build tutorial! In this video, we walk you through the process of building an affordable and easy-to-move hoop coop, the perfect addition to any homestead! With our expert tips and tricks, you'll have your coop up and running in no time. Don't forget to check out our plans available for purchase on our website and check out the materials list below.

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Happy building!

00:00 Intro
00:37 What is a hoop coop?
00:55 Top 5 reasons to get one
01:26 Tour the coop
03:09 Easy to build with our plans
03:46 Problems with old coops
05:30 Old method used for hoop coops
06:41 Prefab end walls
07:31 Short version of build sequence
14:53 Assembling the door
15:57 Building the nesting box
22:55 Building the wheel system
26:25 Installing the tarp
27:52 Moving the coop
28:40 Build one today and get a bonus!

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Fence / Wire
70’ - 48” wide ½” x ½” galvanized hardware cloth https://amzn.to/4cy4t6C
2 - Cattle panel fence sections 16’ x 50” (4 gauge wire)
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Wheels 10” (9 ¾” actual diameter x 1 ¾” wide) from Harbor Freight
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Tarp 12’ x 16’ (true size) tarp https://amzn.to/44NkTED

Hardware
4 - 1/2” x 4 ½” bolts (3” with no threads) with nuts
12 - ½” washers
2 - 5/16” x 4” bolts (3” with no threads) with nuts
#10 x 3” exterior screws – 5 lbs. https://amzn.to/44xdyJd
#8 x 1 1/4” exterior screws – 1 lb. https://amzn.to/3JKxNJW
46 - 3/16” x 1 1/4” fender washers https://amzn.to/4axZv7Q
Box of stainless steel ½” staples https://amzn.to/3WzL9jP
Door hinge / latch kit https://amzn.to/3TSFfIQ
Door handles (inside and outside) https://amzn.to/3TDdbrn
stainless steel wire clips – for attaching cattle panels https://amzn.to/4cJelKI
20 gauge galvanized wire – small roll https://amzn.to/3WHEOTF
4 - 1 ½” hinges for egg access door and nesting box perch https://amzn.to/3Ww24n8
2 – 2” barrel bolts for nesting box egg door https://amzn.to/3QuByaa
Chain for hanging food / water containers https://amzn.to/3wpp8ta
Automatic chicken door (optional) https://amzn.to/3IHO2a6

Optional tools that will speed assembly:
Dewalt hog ring pliers https://amzn.to/3Wq7cJE
Electric stapler https://amzn.to/3y1HL7f
Countersink bit set https://amzn.to/4aQDVw5


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