Door Frame Ideas for Hoop Coop: Which is Better?

[fuzzi]

Hoop coop is cattle panels and hardware cloth build, but now the fourth wall and door frame need to be constructed.

I've seen different types here on BYC, and I'm not sure which of two designs would be better.

Please look at the pictures and give me your thoughts. Thanks!

Here is the hoop coop I've built so far:

 

[DavidReaves]

Structurally, the second door (with the long cross bar) would be stronger. That might be an issue if you cover with tarps and there is substantial wind or snow load. I think that either would work ok, though.

 

[fuzzi]

Structurally, the second door (with the long cross bar) would be stronger. That might be an issue if you cover with tarps and there is substantial wind or snow load. I think that either would work ok, though.

I was planning on using a tarp to cover the back section, leaving the door end open. We rarely get snow, a couple inches annually is about all, so that wouldn't be an issue.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Deb2012]

I would love to see pictures of your progress/finished coop.

 

[fuzzi]

I would love to see pictures of your progress/finished coop.

Thanks!

It's all on my Chicken Journal thread, door build starts here:
Post in thread 'fuzzi's Chicken Journal' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fuzzis-chicken-journal.1550586/post-26557799

 

[mowin]

Here's how I did mine.

 

[fuzzi]

Here's how I did mine.

Pretty!

Looks like you knew what you were doing...


I had no workshop, garage, and only a few tools. My door setup isn't pretty, but it works, and is an example of what an inexperienced old lady can do on her own.

And my door frame is level and plumb even if the door isn't!