Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Questions on Custom-Built Deer Stands and Chicken Coops: Tailored Designs, Durable Materials, and Personalized Features

Do you offer delivery services for the deer stands and chicken coops to my location?
Absolutely! We ensure that your custom-built deer stand or chicken coop reaches you safely. We deliver to your location at a cost of $3 per loaded mile, ensuring a hassle-free experience from order to installation.
What is the required deposit for purchasing a product?
To secure your order, a deposit is necessary. The specific deposit amount for each product can be found on the product page for each product. This initial payment guarantees that we start crafting your custom deer stand or chicken coop with the utmost care and precision.
Are you able to build custom deer stands and chicken coops based on specific customer requirements?
Indeed, we specialize in custom designs. We value your unique needs and ideas. To ensure we perfectly capture your vision, we encourage a direct conversation with our team. This allows us to understand and implement your specific requirements, resulting in a product that’s tailor-made just for you.
What materials does Boondock Ranch use instead of chipboard?
Boondock Ranch builds with real plywood rather than chipboard or SmartSide, along with treated lumber in areas exposed to moisture.
Does Boondock Ranch use chipboard or SmartSide in its coops?
No. Every coop wall is built from real plywood. Boondock Ranch does not use chipboard and does not use SmartSide siding.
What wood is used for roosting bars and laying boxes?
Rough-cut pine is used for roosting bars and laying/nesting boxes on the specified Boondock Ranch coops, since those are the surfaces the hens spend the most time on.
Why does material choice matter in hot, humid climates?
Materials that hold up to moisture and heat, paired with passive ventilation that vents warm air near the roof, keep the coop performing instead of breaking down after a season or two.
Why is plywood a better fit for East Texas humidity?
Plywood is a solid wood panel that handles gradual moisture exposure without depending on a perfect, unbroken factory finish at every seam and cut edge, which matters in a climate with heavy humidity and sudden downpours.
Does SmartSide require more maintenance than plywood?
Manufacturer guidance for engineered wood sidings like SmartSide typically calls for sealing cut edges, keeping expansion gaps correct, and staying current on repainting. Real plywood does not carry that same list of upkeep steps to hold up structurally.
Which Boondock Ranch coops are built with plywood walls?
Every Boondock Ranch coop, including the Chicken Cottage, the Chicken Castle, and the Deluxe Chicken Palace, is built with real plywood walls.
What sizes of chicken coops does Boondock Ranch build?
The lineup runs from the compact Fluffy Butt Hut (3×5 feet, for 1 to 3 hens) up to the Chicken Castle (6×20 feet, roosting 50 to 60 chickens) and the fully equipped Cluckingham Palace facility, with a dozen models in between covering nearly every flock size.
Are Boondock Ranch coops sized differently than store-bought kits?
Yes. The Chicken Cottage, Deluxe Chicken Palace, and Chicken Castle are sized for different flock counts — 12–20, 20–30, and 50–60 chickens respectively — instead of one generic size for every household.
Do custom coops include features kits typically don’t?
Specified Boondock Ranch models include a solar-powered automatic chicken door and motion-activated solar security lights as standard features.
Do Boondock Ranch coops include ventilation designed for hot climates?
Yes, the coops use passive ventilation that draws shaded air from the covered run into the hen house, with warmer air venting out near the top of the truss.
Is there a coop with electricity for lights and heat lamps?
Yes, The Cluckingham Palace is fully wired for electricity, with lighting and heat lamps in the roosting area, multiple outlets, a hose hookup, and a dedicated room for tools, feed, and an incubator or brooder.
Do you build coops for roosters or breeding programs?
Yes. The Rooster & Breeding Coops use a 5×20 layout divided into 4 or 5 individual pens, built for keeping multiple roosters, running controlled breeding, or isolating birds when needed.
I already have a chicken run. Is there a coop for me?
The Chicken Vault is built for exactly that: an elevated 3×8 coop that houses 10 to 20 chickens and pairs with an existing run, with the elevation adding protection against ground pests and dampness.
Can I choose the colors for my coop or stand?
Most coops offer color options such as unpainted, red stain, or custom paint, and several models can be painted in two custom colors of your choice. Some models can also be built in all treated lumber instead of paint.
Are there deer stands that are easy to get into?
The Old Guy Stand was built for exactly that: elevated 6 feet with a landing and real stairs at the back instead of a ladder, so getting up and down is easy on the knees and back.
Can a deer stand be insulated for cold weather?
Yes. Several stands, including the Deluxe 6×6, The Weekender, The Cabin in the Woods, and The Hunter’s Paradise, offer insulated interior options finished in cedar or rough pine.
Is The Boondock Ranch family-owned?
Yes. It is a family business led by David Aguilar and his son Chad, run from their farm in Carthage, Texas, which the family has worked since 2006. The company employs 6 full-time staff, and David still personally answers customer calls, emails, and messages.
Does Boondock Ranch build anything besides chicken coops?
Yes. The Boondock Ranch builds custom deer stands, producing over 200 per year, from the 4×6 Base Stand up to the 6×20 Hunter’s Paradise with a porch, bunk room, and shooting room. There is also The Playhouse, a kids’ playhouse built on the same platform.

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