Best way to raise this coop

[WIchickMama]

I was offered this coop (Free!!!), which needs only a little work-door and window replace/fix and some trim/siding added. It is already wired and has built in boxes. Would need wider roosting bars as the one in there is only 2 inches. I would love to put some bantams in it or a few hens-it is a 5x5

What would be the best way to raise this coop off the ground? Or do I not need to?

 

[STACEYH]

Are you moving or is where it will stay?

 

[3KillerBs]

You could build it a wooden frame to sit on or you could put it up on blocks.

If you have a lot of wind you'll want it well fastened down, but if it's a sheltered place it could just sit on the support.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Depends on climate/ground conditions. For me I'd want it up on concrete blocks at least, since we have a lot of ground water present during the majority of the year. If that's not a huge concern at the spot you're parking it at, you could just sit it on the ground.

 

[STACEYH]

Leaving it on the ground the flooring if wood will rot out.

 

[mowin]

I'd Definitely put PT 4x4 under it.

 

[WIchickMama]

Are you moving or is where it will stay?

This picture is where it is currently at. We will be trailering it to our house.

 

[WIchickMama]

Great thanks! I just didn't know if wood or blocks was best. We built our current one on treated and sealed pallets.

Not a lot of wind and will be up against a barn but maybe some pooling of water when the snow melts

Anyone have suggestions/wins or losses with raising coops high enough for chickens to be able to walk and hang out underneath?

 

[Ted Brown]

If you raise it off the ground as a space for chickens to roam it is best to have sufficient height for a person to get under. While it is not often there will be occasions when you need to retrieve something or clean out.

Mine is 3 feet at it's lowest, access is easy. I use it as part of the run.

 

[mowin]

Great thanks! I just didn't know if wood or blocks was best. We built our current one on treated and sealed pallets.

Not a lot of wind and will be up against a barn but maybe some pooling of water when the snow melts

Anyone have suggestions/wins or losses with raising coops high enough for chickens to be able to walk and hang out underneath?

Is this a walk-in coop? If so I wouldn't raise it at all. You would then need stairs to get in it for cleaning.