The "Temporary Permanent" Chicken Coop Door | Homestead Couple Build

Build a DIY chicken coop Dutch door with the Ivey family! Our journey vlog continues with a custom couple build, featuring ventilation solutions and homestead tips for your backyard chicken coop. Welcome back to the Ivey's Family Factotum journey! In this episode, we're tackling a crucial part of our chicken coop expansion: the door. This isn't just any door—we're aiming for a Dutch-style design that allows for maximum ventilation while keeping our flock secure. From framing with 2x4s to the "lock-in" method for precision cutting, we're showing you the raw reality of homestead construction.

Join us as we navigate the challenges of measuring twice (and cutting multiple times!), dealing with "bougie" animals, and racing against the setting sun. Whether you're here for the family vlog vibes or looking for practical DIY building tips, this project covers it all. We’re working through the "temporary permanent" phase of our build, ensuring our hens have a safe, ventilated home before the next big expansion.

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0:00 Starting the Day: Eggs & Coop Plans

1:12 Framing the Door & Ventilation Strategy

4:05 Building the Door Frame from 2x4s

8:30 Measuring the Notches: Avoiding Gaps

11:56 Bougie Animals: Luke & the Anvil

14:36 The Reciprocating Saw Strategy: Cutting from Inside

16:28 Getting Locked In: Precision Cutting with Glattus

21:07 Insulation & Semi-Dutch Door Design

24:39 Fitting the Door & Adding the Shelf

28:02 Hardware & Locking Bar Installation

30:06 Final Reveal & Nesting Box Sneak Peek
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