The workshop & the everyday work
Built for the person opening the door.
Uffernook is a small coop workshop in Maple Crossing. We start with the chores: reaching the nest boxes, changing bedding and closing up at dusk.
We build, then walk it through.
A coop has to work at arm’s length. We size the access doors around the cleaning job, leave the hardware visible and make the latches easy to check.
At delivery we show you how the doors, vents and nest lids work. Keep the drawing with your measurements; it is useful when you need to ask your town about the site.
Workshop visits are by appointment. We discuss builds Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm; Saturday–Sunday, closed.
Ask your town first.
Bring a sketch showing your lot lines, nearby homes, the coop and the run. Ask about hen limits, rooster rules, required distances and permits. Ask whether a neighborhood or property agreement adds another restriction.
We tell you what to ask your town. We do not decide what is allowed on your property or obtain permission for you.
Spring 2027
A plan before the peeping.
Allow 6–8 weeks after the design is agreed. The actual delivery date depends on workshop space, ground conditions and access.
- November–January: ask & measure.Check your town’s requirements. Measure the yard, the gate and the path from the driveway.
- January–February: settle the design.Choose a flock size, review the quote and agree on a delivery window.
- Before delivery: prepare the base.Finish any required permissions and the level, drained site. We check the route together.
- Before chicks move outside: finish the setup.Have the coop and run ready first. Ask your chick supplier about brooder needs and when your birds are ready for outdoor conditions; a new coop is not a brooder.
Latches, mesh & winter care
A daily once-over.
Close with two steps.
Our predator-resistant design uses a latch followed by a locking clip. Close both every evening, including the nest lid. Check mesh joins and the ground apron for loose edges or digging.
A “predator-proof” latch still needs the person closing it. No enclosure removes the need to check doors, mesh and damage.
Keep the winter jobs simple.
Clear snow from doors and the run entrance. Keep high vents open, remove wet bedding and check for water entry after a thaw. Brush snow from the roof from the ground without climbing on the run.
Do not improvise a heat-lamp mounting in the coop. If you want power nearby, discuss the installation with an electrician before delivery.
Start with your space