Coop made from shipping crate

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DobieLover
This is a great reuse of a free shipping crate.
But... it looks very awkward to clean, where are the roosts, it is not predator proof and the article needs more build details.
Frostette
Frostette
I probably should post interior pictures?!? It IS very easy to clean. Both ends are doors that open completely. Two 3’ roosts are on one end about 18” apart that accommodate my 6 hens with room to spare. I just open the door there and sweep out their messes. At the other end are the nest boxes. Two stacked large ones that two hens can fit in each if they want. Again the side opens and I reach in and get the eggs or clean that area. I keep their food outside but they do have a waterer inside.
DiYMama540
I love all projects in the realm of repurposing! Looks like you did a great job! Would love to see more pics and details of the process.
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Frostette
Frostette
I added a drawing of the interior layout and more info to the article
WannaBeHillBilly
Nice coop! The article however lacks a lot of details: How was the roof added, what materials were used etc. Please add more details so that this article will become an outstanding up-cycling example.
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Frostette
Frostette
When we started the build I had meant to take photos along the way but you know once we got busy that didn’t happen. And we did a lot of quick fixes and coverups of mistakes Ha. The crate is narrow so we didn’t feel like we had to put a lot of trusses. I think there are 4 along the 9’ of roof. 2x4’s. Then we put plywood and rolled roofing.
MROO
That's beautiful! The crate even came with ready-made architectural details! How and where would one go about locating and purchasing such a crate, or do you have to buy a piece of huge machinery to come by one?
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Frostette
Frostette
Here in Wichita, businesses give them away regularly! I find them on Craigslist
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