Conver lt into a coop

[chickmama2014]

Who is a good sketch artist? I want to turn this into a new coop. My thoughts are putting 4 nest boxes on the back side. Wrapping the bottom and right side with chicken wire or good paneling to keep predators out. Making a ramp from the small side door on the right for them to get in and out and adding a window somewhere towards the top.
What size wood do I need to make these nest boxes? I’m doing this in my own because hubby thinks they can just free range and be ok. So any help a girl can get I’d appreciate. Do my studs need to be 2x3 2x4? I have no clue! I also have metal roofing scrap to put on the sides and over nest boxes once built to preserve the wood.

 

[Kiki]

Amen, that makes it seem a little easier to accomplish lol. I wouldn’t say I’m super handy.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/nesting-box-ideas.1607634/post-27417155

 

[Kiki]

You for sure don't need 4 nest boxes. One, possible 2, is enough.

 

[chickmama2014]

Two milk crates secured!

 

[Kiki]

One nest box would be enough. A milk crate would work.

How many birds and about where do you live? You'll need to add more ventilation for sure.

 

[chickmama2014]

You for sure don't need 4 nest boxes. One, possible 2, is enough.

Amen, that makes it seem a little easier to accomplish lol. I wouldn’t say I’m super handy.

 

[wrathsfarm]

First night in the new coop. So far they have not realized they’re a roosting bars above their heads. I went back out and checked half an hour after these pictures and they are all cuddled together in the corner.

You could pick them up and put them on the roosts or I'm sure they'll find it tomorrow exploring... Good job on the coop.

 

[chickmama2014]

You could pick them up and put them on the roosts or I'm sure they'll find it tomorrow exploring... Good job on the coop.

If they do not find them tomorrow when it’s time I definitely will try that. Thank you! We still have some finishing touches to do to it but it’s usable. Will post a picture of the whole thing when we are done. I need to get a coop sign ordered

 

[wrathsfarm]

If they do not find them tomorrow when it’s time I definitely will try that. Thank you! We still have some finishing touches to do to it but it’s usable. Will post a picture of the whole thing when we are done. I need to get a coop sign ordered

Looking forward to seeing the pics and post one when you get your coop sign also...,

 

[chickmama2014]

The finished top. Added motion lights to the side of the run to maybe deter any pesky night critters. I will say we have hounds and do not typically see any critters. Hoping that continues even though we now have chickies. The tarp is not staying that was for something else yesterday. Also some fluffy butts going to bed last night and caught the girls getting on the roosts! Yay Twenty must have been tired because her head drooped and she had her eyes closed. Dolly and Chickaletta will probably never roost, but that’s why they have that soft turf to cuddle on. It will be easy to pull out and fling the poop off or hose off.