How to Build a Chicken Coop Step by Step – Easy + Affordable DIY Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor

Ready to build your own chicken coop? In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you exactly how we built our easy and affordable hoop coop chicken tractor using cattle panels and simple materials.

This build is beginner-friendly, but we’ve added smart tips and tricks to make the process even easier than traditional chicken coop methods. Whether you're new to backyard chickens or just looking for a better setup, this mobile coop design keeps your chickens happy on fresh grass with minimal cleanup required.

🛠️ Grab the blueprints here: https://geni.us/5N6JtHq
📹 Watch the intro video here: https://geni.us/XNC5btX

✔️ Detailed blueprints
✔️ Materials list included
✔️ Tips to save time and avoid common mistakes

We’ve helped thousands of chicken keepers simplify their setup—and this video walks you through every step of the way.

Blueprints now include our DIY roll out nesting box option! See video here: https://geni.us/beEcgij


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A step-by-step (full build) guide to building a portable chicken coop.
Order plans here: https://geni.us/5N6JtHq
Amazon storefront for materials list: https://geni.us/hJILLG

See builds from our customers: https://geni.us/5N6JtHq

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00:00 Intro
00:37 What is a hoop coop
01:26 Hoop coop tour
03:46 Problems with old coops
05:30 Old method to build hoop coops
07:08 Prefab end walls
08:12 Cutting the parts
12:35 Assembling the end walls
21:16 Assembling the coop
33:29 Installing the hardware cloth wire
50:49 Assembling the door
55:32 Building the nesting box
1:16:54 Assembling the wheel system
1:32:18 Assembling the nest box
1:37:45 Installing the tarp
1:39:54 Get the eggs!
1:41:07 Moving the coop


Affiliate links to some of the materials used:

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Fence / Wire
70’ - 48” wide ½” x ½” galvanized hardware cloth on Amazon https://geni.us/Li5uNW
2 - Cattle panel fence sections 16’ x 50” (4 gauge wire)
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...

Wheels 10” (9 ¾” actual diameter x 1 ¾” wide) from Harbor Freight
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch...

Tarp 12’ x 16’ (true size) tarp on Amazon https://geni.us/Hp1a

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. on Amazon https://geni.us/vZ9xs3
#8 x 1 1/4” exterior screws – 1 lb. on Amazon https://geni.us/4rKH
46 - 3/16” x 1 1/4” fender washers on Amazon https://geni.us/C5xOjHj
Box of stainless steel ½” staples on Amazon https://geni.us/MQhb
Door hinge / latch kit on Amazon https://geni.us/jTXwr
Door handles (inside and outside) on Amazon https://geni.us/4Q62
stainless steel wire clips – for attaching cattle panels on Amazon https://geni.us/MiOhG
20 gauge galvanized wire – small roll on Amazon https://geni.us/ig2VgE
4 - 1 ½” hinges for egg access door and nesting box perch on Amazon https://geni.us/HUQN4
2 – 2” barrel bolts for nesting box egg door on Amazon https://geni.us/GYugrwA
Chain for hanging food / water containers on Amazon https://geni.us/P4UuXzh
Automatic chicken door (optional)on Amazon https://geni.us/c6DES

Optional tools that will speed assembly:
Dewalt hog ring pliers on Amazon https://geni.us/fXo7yvx
Electric stapler on Amazon https://geni.us/qTaEI
Countersink bit set on Amazon https://geni.us/BBQ35

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Natalie


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