‘Container’ Coops?

[ConDioFarms]

Anyone have any exciting plans for coops using these container boxes that we see everywhere? I’ve seen some amazing container homes...

 

[aart]

I drive by them everyday and just think of the possibilities

That happens when you have chickens I see chicken stuff everywhere!
Realistically, most don't work out.

One guy uses one, has a bunch of breeder birds in it.
Can't remember how he manages the temps and ventilation.

especially if they were on wheels...

Oh, you mean like a semi truck trailer....and a semi truck tractor to move it?
That could work....maybe.

First thought is ventilation openings and roof overhangs to protect said ventilation.

 

[ConDioFarms]

Like these?

 

[Willowspirit]

I’m trying to remember where I saw one of them used as a coop for free rangers. If I find it I’ll post it here. I’m currently considering sheds as possibilities.

 

[ConDioFarms]

Are you talking about the metal containers that go on trains as opposed to a crate coop?

Yes

 

[rosemarythyme]

Ventilation is probably the biggest factor, plus the fact that it would be difficult to make any modifications directly to the body of the unit. Shipping containers are quite popular in my area as sheds/outdoor storage as they're not subject to building restrictions like a shed would be. But so far I haven't seen anyone using one as a coop.

 

[Mtnboomer]

They are water tight. Definitely large enough to move around in. They can sometimes come with a wooden floor that could be problematic over time with all the wet poo, so avoid those if possible.
Install an electric fan to keep the air moving. I worked a job loading and unloading products in snd out of them when i was in college. Saying they are hot in the summer is an understatement.
Remember that "Doomsday Preppers" show? Many of those people used those containers. Google plans and you can find best ways for attaching things to the inside, layoits, etc.

 

[chickens really]

No pictures?

 

[21hens-incharge]

Are you talking about the metal containers that go on trains as opposed to a crate coop?

 

[Willowspirit]

Well. They are very large so you need a place to put one. You’d have to put in lots of ventilation. They are hot in the heat and cold in the cold. They are pricey but if you compare to large sheds, not that bad. I have seen them used in large free range operations as chicken tractors, so there must be plans somewhere. If you can afford them and all of the work you’d need to do, why not? @aart might have some great ideas.