Pallet coop questions

[Paco]

I've got some pallets and would like to know the do's and don'ts of the pallet coops. Like whats the best way to attach them, general stuff like that.

 

[ginger c.]

There are different ways of using the pallets. As for our coop, I actually broke them down and used the wood like clapboard siding. I used some of the 2x4s on them in the frame.

If you are in a cold area and keep them intact, you can insulate and cover over the inside. We live in Alabama, so the cold weather isn't a major concern.

Pluses:
Free wood (cost)
A lot of hard wood in what I had (red oak and other)
I reused a lot of the nails



Minuses:
Breaking them down is time-consuming
Broke a hammer on that hard wood

Here's a couple pics of our coop as we were building it

https://www.backyardchickens.com/image/id/5869189/width/400/flags/LL

(I can't get anything but the same pic to link for some reason)