Using shed for chicken coop. Need layout ideas

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

Here’s our feeder. It’s a 3in pvc pipe cut to 2 feet with a 90° and 45° elbow, there’s a rubber cap that goes on top of it
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Nice I wanted to try this! I bet it reduces waste of food

 

[NatJ]

Nice I wanted to try this! I bet it reduces waste of food

I think you mentioned getting 15 chicks. For that many, you would need more than one of the PVC pipe feeders.

The big hanging tube feeders can be really good too. In general, the deeper the trough, the more effective it is at preventing waste. When they get scaled down to a cute little size for just a few chickens, the wastage goes up.

 

[CKfarm22]

I think you mentioned getting 15 chicks. For that many, you would need more than one of the PVC pipe feeders.

The big hanging tube feeders can be really good too. In general, the deeper the trough, the more effective it is at preventing waste. When they get scaled down to a cute little size for just a few chickens, the wastage goes up.

I have 2 for my 5. They all share the equally. No waste because they eat food off the ground too, also depends on the type of feed you use. I would say she would need maybe 5-6 for 15 chickens.

But like always, everyone has their preferences.

 

[PetesChicks]

Thank you so much!!
I went down a wormhole and just figured that this will be the best option until maybe next year where I can do something more!

I think my ace hard ware has it but thank you I do have a Lowe’s near me thank goodness

You shouldn’t have to do anything more to the floor after using the Blackjack. I did my coop about 6 years ago, and it’s still fine.

 

[OL Sarge]

I built this coop & run, by modifying shed & coop plains from www.myoutdoorplans.com and the door within a door from YouTube. I’d find shelf’s and doors on the side or the road and used them for my laying boxes and interior door. The laying boxes are 2 shelves built into removable boxes for cleaning them and the coop, then used dog ear fence boards to make a partition to separate the chickens from flying into the storage area. I used scrap tree limb’s to make the roost which is 5ft wide, 3 ft high, and 3 1/2ft deep.

 

[LizGio]

Painted entire thing with waterproof paint. Cut gables out, nest boxes under poop boards. 50/50 construction sand and sweet pdz in poop boards for easy scooping.

Edited to add there's another ramp for the other side. Took it out because I need to wash it. They all squish together regardless.

 

[Mother-Hen-Michele]

By the way... Steps work too, if ramps are too long. I put steps under the coop (my door is in the floor, not wall due to position of coop in landscape)

 

[chickenmomma41]

My coop is a 6'x8' shed that we modified. Here is the evolution of my coop.

1. Basic nesting boxes, a couple of roosts in the corner, suspended feeder, waterer (can't see in this shot).

2. We built an 8'x8'x4' fully enclosed run.

3. Upgraded nesting boxes after a year (and a few more birds).

4. Upgraded roosts and added a "poo shelf" to maximize floor space.

5. New run - 9.5'x12'x6' with shade and exterior human door.

I hope that's at least a little bit helpful. Best wishes!

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

nice shed!! Thats gonna make a fantastic coop! The number one thing i would be thinking and asking is; where to start cutting holes for ventilation. Everything else is easy and you'll probably change your mind; but you can think all those small details through while you are adding ventilation. Whereever you cut holes can be covered with hardware cloth to keep everything OUT, and chickens in! I wish you the best on your chicken journey.

 

[aynesidea]

Is that a jalousie window in the back of the shed? You can get those online, will give you plenty of ventilation.