I Built This Chicken Coop 11 Years Ago: Did It Actually Last?

For more than a decade, this DIY backyard chicken coop has been through Colorado sun, snow, wind, predators, and years of daily use. I built it myself 11 years ago, and in this video, I'm taking a look back at the original build, showing how it has held up over time, and deciding whether it was truly a success or failure. Building a chicken coop that lasts is a significant project, but how does it perform after over a decade? This video walks through the construction and durability of my original DIY chicken coop. I share what has worked well since the build, how it handled years of neglect, and the specific upgrades I recently completed to keep the flock safe and happy. Whether you are looking for chicken coop ideas to improve an existing structure or planning to build a chicken house soon, this video shows what I did. This is also the beginning of a new series here on Feral & Free. Over the years I've completed a bunch of DIY projects around my property, including lawn renovations, garden projects, a workbench build, deck improvements, pond upgrades, garage projects, and more. I'll be revisiting those projects to show what actually lasted, what failed, and what I would do differently after years of real-world use. Links From Video OverEZ Chicken Feeder https://amzn.to/4v0nSWy 5 Gal Chicken Waterer https://amzn.to/449KaJu Nesting Boxes https://amzn.to/4orB6sY Gallagher M30 Electric Fence Charger https://amzn.to/4fIbOoc Electric Fence Wire https://amzn.to/4omgYbw Electric Fence Insulators https://amzn.to/3QgjlAg NOTE: Most of the hyperlinks to products included on my channel are affiliate links, which means that I make a small percentage of the sales if you purchase an item after clicking one of the links from my channel. This comes at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All the money I get goes towards funding my channel's costs, such as production equipment and new gear to test. Thank you for supporting my channel! 0:00 11 Years Later 1:18 Coop Design 5:12 The Build 8:28 The Size 9:15 Future Plans 10:50 Electric Perimeter 13:50 More Projects