floral_chickadee
Chirping
Ok so, I’m back once again with a new idea. Previously I was thinking about converting a playhouse into a chicken coop, but after talking with several users about how much “editing” would have needed to be done, I’ve decided against that since it would probably be cheaper and more satisfactory to just make one from scratch!
I’m thinking a 7.5 L x 4 W x 3 H (plus 1 foot or so off the ground) coop with plywood walls glazed over with “waterproofer” paint: https://www.lowes.com/pd/UGL-White-...proofer-Actual-Net-Contents-128-fl-oz/3073099
For the roof, I want it to have hinges so that it can open for easy cleaning but otherwise I’m not exactly sure what I want to do, so suggestions welcome. The coop will be sheltered overhead because the run I have has a slanted roof to let in sun but keep out rain. (Although I have a run, they will be occasionally free ranged whenever I’m cleaning out or am supervising them in the yard) Therefor, the roof doesn’t have to be 100% waterproof.
Im also uncertain about how many windows I want, but they will probably be close to the top of the coop, covered in hardware cloth to allow ventilation but avoid draft. They can be covered in the winter if necessary.
I’m thinking the nesting boxes will actually be inside the coop, as in there will be no add on (the coop will just be a perfect rectangle). As well as several roosts for the other birds to sit on.
Are there any flaws with this plan? Anything I should change? I’m wondering if it will be too wide? And for plywood, what kind would be best to use with the waterproofer? I’ve heard exterior is waterproof it’s self and doesn’t need any special coating? Is that true?
I’m thinking a 7.5 L x 4 W x 3 H (plus 1 foot or so off the ground) coop with plywood walls glazed over with “waterproofer” paint: https://www.lowes.com/pd/UGL-White-...proofer-Actual-Net-Contents-128-fl-oz/3073099
For the roof, I want it to have hinges so that it can open for easy cleaning but otherwise I’m not exactly sure what I want to do, so suggestions welcome. The coop will be sheltered overhead because the run I have has a slanted roof to let in sun but keep out rain. (Although I have a run, they will be occasionally free ranged whenever I’m cleaning out or am supervising them in the yard) Therefor, the roof doesn’t have to be 100% waterproof.
Im also uncertain about how many windows I want, but they will probably be close to the top of the coop, covered in hardware cloth to allow ventilation but avoid draft. They can be covered in the winter if necessary.
I’m thinking the nesting boxes will actually be inside the coop, as in there will be no add on (the coop will just be a perfect rectangle). As well as several roosts for the other birds to sit on.
Are there any flaws with this plan? Anything I should change? I’m wondering if it will be too wide? And for plywood, what kind would be best to use with the waterproofer? I’ve heard exterior is waterproof it’s self and doesn’t need any special coating? Is that true?
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