Movable Chicken Coop Finished

I'm quite pleased with this little project now it's finished.

The old style wheels really set it off. It's light enough to be moved around when needed, but I've used thick enough timber so it will last.

Dad made the metal axle up for me as I don't really do much metal work, but he kept worrying about whether I'd built the coop strong enough to be pushed around. I think he thought I was about to attempt the Dakar Rally in it the way he was talking! I only plan on moving it 10 or 20 yards every couple of weeks when the hens need moving on to a fresh bit of grass so I think it will be fine.

I do need to make a cover for the large vent so I can alter how much ventilation they get and stop driving rain.

 Every time I build a coop I learn from the last one. This time I made the door for cleaning it only half of the front, last time it was too large and awkward to open.
I've also made the nest boxes much lower than the perches this time, as I've been having trouble with birds sleeping in the nest box and I hope this will stop this.

Having the wheels on the coop should mean I'll be able to move it on my own when I want to

Moving it out of the garden into the field. Visibility isn't great when you're pushing it!
You need to make sure your path is clear first.

A nice project which I enjoyed making (terrible really when I spend all day cutting wood for a living as well!). All I need to do now is move the hens in and then train them to climb up the ramp each night, hopefully they'll learn pretty quick!