10x20 shed to coop conversion layout

[MichelleBB]

Hi, I am hoping to get some feedback on a coop design that I cannot seem to decide on. I currently have 2 coops (each with 20 chickens). I have found a 10x20 shed that I am purchasing to convert to a coop for all 40 birds and to have them closer to the house, I hate that the old coops are far out on the property. My question is for all of you experienced chicken tenders If the shed door is centered on one of the 20 ft sides.
How would you do the layout of the 10x20? where would you put roosts? nesting boxes? feed/water area etc..
I appreciate any feedback, TIA!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Hi, I am hoping to get some feedback on a coop design that I cannot seem to decide on. I currently have 2 coops (each with 20 chickens). I have found a 10x20 shed that I am purchasing to convert to a coop for all 40 birds and to have them closer to the house, I hate that the old coops are far out on the property. My question is for all of you experienced chicken tenders If the shed door is centered on one of the 20 ft sides.
How would you do the layout of the 10x20? where would you put roosts? nesting boxes? feed/water area etc..
I appreciate any feedback, TIA!

I want to do the exact same thing for the exact same reason! But I'll be converting a 10 x 10 for 15 chickens and 8 ducks.

I would use the long wall for one big roost, raised up maybe 3 ft, with a poop board under it and a couple of ramps up to it. For that many, I'd likely make a u-shaped roost and poop board. Under the poop board, I'd put the nesting boxes. I have mine low because of my ducks. I'd probably put an isolation pen/brooder under one of the poop boards on the sides.

If your birds don't spend a lot of time in there, I'd either store the feed in there in metal cans, or even install cabinets to store supplies.

I am SOOOOOOO envious!!!

 

[MichelleBB]

I want to do the exact same thing for the exact same reason! But I'll be converting a 10 x 10 for 15 chickens and 8 ducks.

I would use the long wall for one big roost, raised up maybe 3 ft, with a poop board under it and a couple of ramps up to it. For that many, I'd likely make a u-shaped roost and poop board. Under the poop board, I'd put the nesting boxes. I have mine low because of my ducks. I'd probably put an isolation pen/brooder under one of the poop boards on the sides.

If your birds don't spend a lot of time in there, I'd either store the feed in there in metal cans, or even install cabinets to store supplies.

I am SOOOOOOO envious!!!

Thanks Aunt Angus! I like the idea of putting in an area for a pen/brooder! I didn't even think of that! Best of luck with your project and thanks again for the feedback/ideas!!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Thanks Aunt Angus! I like the idea of putting in an area for a pen/brooder! I didn't even think of that! Best of luck with your project and thanks again for the feedback/ideas!!

Be sure to come back and post updates of what you end up doing! I'd LOVE to see!

 

[DobieLover]

If the shed door is centered on one of the 20 ft sides.

Pictures?
I just moved the doors on my shed to where I wanted them and added another for my access.
Started with this 8'x16' shed.

Centered the doors and cut them down to clear the new extended roof line:

Installed an exterior grade door someone had tossed out for garbage collection to use for my access into the coop.

I used the front 4' for a "chicken free zone" that houses some supplies, the nest boxes and the brooder/maternity ward:

The rest of the space is for the chickens. I ended up with "U" shaped poop boards with the roost centered over them.

You could do a similar layout with your shed.

 

[RojoMarz]

I think @DobieLover 's coop would be a great one create. There is also an article with lots of info and pictures.

Edited to add that it looks like @DobieLover and I posted at the same time .

 

[aart]

Hi, I am hoping to get some feedback on a coop design that I cannot seem to decide on. I currently have 2 coops (each with 20 chickens). I have found a 10x20 shed that I am purchasing to convert to a coop for all 40 birds and to have them closer to the house, I hate that the old coops are far out on the property. My question is for all of you experienced chicken tenders If the shed door is centered on one of the 20 ft sides.
How would you do the layout of the 10x20? where would you put roosts? nesting boxes? feed/water area etc..
I appreciate any feedback, TIA!

Is the shed new or....???
Got pics?
Will you need to add roof eaves and windows for ventilation and light?

I suggest you get some graph paper and start sketching ideas out,
make your mistakes on paper rather than in lumber and labor.

Will you have a run too?

Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[MichelleBB]

Be sure to come back and post updates of what you end up doing! I'd LOVE to see!

Will do!

 

[MichelleBB]

Pictures?
I just moved the doors on my shed to where I wanted them and added another for my access.
Started with this 8'x16' shed.
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Centered the doors and cut them down to clear the new extended roof line:
View attachment 3419352Installed an exterior grade door someone had tossed out for garbage collection to use for my access into the coop.
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I used the front 4' for a "chicken free zone" that houses some supplies, the nest boxes and the brooder/maternity ward:
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The rest of the space is for the chickens. I ended up with "U" shaped poop boards with the roost centered over them.
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You could do a similar layout with your shed.

Wow! Thanks for all of the pictures, your coop is awesome! I don't have any photos yet as the shed hasn't been delivered yet. Thanks for all of your ideas and photos!

 

[MichelleBB]

Is the shed new or....???
Got pics?
Will you need to add roof eaves and windows for ventilation and light?

I suggest you get some graph paper and start sketching ideas out,
make your mistakes on paper rather than in lumber and labor.

Will you have a run too?

Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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No photos yet as it hasn't been delivered. I know it has 2 windows on the front (20 ft side) and I was considering adding more. I live in northern Michigan, so cold most of the time.
I am planning to add a run as well and have been thing about ideas for that too! The first coop I made out of a shed 12x12 and there was much I ended up not liking or using when I did it and I feel like this is my chance to make it just how I want and now I'm panicking that I don't know what I want. Hence, asking for advice from all of you
And I'm gonna work on getting that geographical area set. Thanks!