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  1. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    Not really. I think that is why so many get a shed and convert it. Have you looked into finding a used shed and having it moved? Sometimes there are decent used sheds available on craigslist. A cheaper and still effective potential option would be a cattle panel hoop house. They don't...
  2. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    My advice is to shop around. Lowes tends to be higher on just about everything. ANYTHING that has a "Tuff Shed" brand is very expensive. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Sheds-Garages-Outdoor-Storage-Outdoor-Storage-Sheds-Wood-Sheds/N-5yc1vZbu93
  3. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    Throwing this out there so peeps know..... Most shed kits do not include shingles or a floor. Read that fine print and price those items not included so you don't go "top budget" to get the shed kit then find you need another big chunk of cash before you can build it.
  4. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    You will only need 2 roosts at 8' long. Roost space should be about 1 foot of roost per bird. If you do house the ducks in with the chickens a poop board is almost a must have.
  5. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    Not trying to make anyone feel dumb. :hugs For roosts I use 2x4's at 24" from the floor and 18" or more away from the wall and the other roosts. Wide side up is what is recommended. Housing ducks with chickens can be problematic for many reasons. For one ducks are party animals and move...
  6. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    That has OSB siding. You can see inside it in the second picture. It is extremely rare to see particle board used in construction. Particle board is basically pressed sawdust with glue mixed in. It is very uniform in color. Zero shed companies would ever use particle board. They would have...
  7. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    My duck house is made of wood. I painted the inside with porch and floor paint, use shavings and do not keep food or water in the structure. So far it has stayed dry.
  8. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    It depends. OSB siding is treated to resist mold and termites so lasts literally decades. Siding should be installed so it does not come into direct contact with the ground. To achieve this the base/floor frame should be placed on blocks to keep all the wood at least a few inches above the...
  9. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    Do you mean "particle board" or "oriented strand board" (commonly called OSB)? All the siding I have seen is treated OSB. Mine have this.... https://www.homedepot.com/p/LP-SmartSide-SmartSide-48-in-x-96-in-Strand-Panel-Siding-27874/100055901
  10. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    I love that! A garden roof would be AWESOME! Ain't gotta be pretty to function well.
  11. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    I am totally right there with you on that. Maybe their main customer base is folks in HOA's and all the fancy hoods. With all the rules/regulations.:confused:
  12. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    I guess a big question for the OP is do you have tools and any building experience?
  13. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    It has to do with most people wanting to match the roof to the house roof and the gigantic cost variables there.
  14. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    Most shed kits do not include those. We bought a 10x10 several years ago knowing that stuff isn't included. I don't recall if the roof decking was or not. Total cost on ours ended up around 1,400. Nothing fancy like windows or dimensional shingles was used. If I recall we ended up adding at...
  15. 21hens-incharge

    Using this as a coop... conversion?

    Maybe make one side of the door "fixed" and one side that opens. I like having windows for natural lighting and extra ventilation when needed.
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