Posts by Horizon Structures

Awesome! We helped out putting that book together, and it's so great to see someone who has used it!

Keep in mind predators may also dig under the run frame to get under it and into the chickens. So if you're considering letting the chickens roost outside, I'd be sure to extend the hardware cloth below the ground and bury it. If you can...

Hi, MamaChic! I just sent you an email with a price on more of what you're looking for. FYI for everyone, the $12,000 coop on that page is the brown 12 x 40 about half way down. That coop had a LOT of "extras" on it, including...

We offer an automatic door on our coops. While it's not a super popular option (again, $$$!), those who've gotten it only have good things to say about it! It's a solar sensor working with batteries, which is especially nice for people...

Quote:Originally Posted by augustiner05 Ok guys I am a bit confused! I am gonna do this a bit backwards as I have a coop.I had to grin at this because that is NOT backwards! But we get people calling in the office here fairly...

Love it!!! I love the look of cordwood, and the circular design is attractive.

To prevent predators from digging in from underneath, extend whatever you're using for the run material (hopefully not just plain chicken wire, as predators can get through it easily) and bury it in the ground. Form it in an L shape...

Quote:Originally Posted by Chris09 cochicks,Do you know if it was the cheaper stuff like Pat (patandchickens) described or was it the heaver gauge PVC or Vinyl coated welded wire?That's what I was thinking too! The vinyl-coated...

Awesome! They posted so many pics too. Here is the direct link for those who want it (it took me a while to find it originally): http://www.salisburypost.com/News/122810-Plummer-silkie-chickens-qcdI like this comment at the bottom:...

You've gotten some good replies so far. It would definitely be possible to adapt a shed kit like that to a coop... but take care to account for all the details ahead of time! Plan for gable venting, windows (probably with hardwire cloth...