Here are a few pictures of my current coop. I built this using a free kids playscape from craigslist and salvaged plywood. Footprint is 4.5ft x 9ft. I hope this helps someone who is lookin for different ideas for their next coop. I designed it with easy cleanup and happy chickens in mind.
The poop tray is a 45gal cement mixing tray with a flip up door on the side for removal and cleanout. The nestbox is from bestnestbox. The plastic flap in front swings up/down, just lower then roost bar height, for rare wintertime winds from that direction. The floor under the poop tray is wire to allow for additional air exchange. I added the chicken wire under the roost bar because one of the ladies was laying on roost and I was loosing her eggs.
This coop has served me and 7 hens well so far. Hygrometer indicates the same humidity level at roost bar as they are outdoors.
Including the nestbox, hardware, gate and roofing I built this for under $500 usd. I am not a carpenter but it is solid. I plan on installing gutters and painting siding this spring.
The poop tray is a 45gal cement mixing tray with a flip up door on the side for removal and cleanout. The nestbox is from bestnestbox. The plastic flap in front swings up/down, just lower then roost bar height, for rare wintertime winds from that direction. The floor under the poop tray is wire to allow for additional air exchange. I added the chicken wire under the roost bar because one of the ladies was laying on roost and I was loosing her eggs.
This coop has served me and 7 hens well so far. Hygrometer indicates the same humidity level at roost bar as they are outdoors.
Including the nestbox, hardware, gate and roofing I built this for under $500 usd. I am not a carpenter but it is solid. I plan on installing gutters and painting siding this spring.
