CoopsNPoops
Songster
I need to upgrade my coop. My ideal coop would be a wooden utility shed, but reality is stopping me. Thousands of dollars for chickens to sleep and poo in only? With a family of 6, that money is more important elsewhere. I can build, but don't want that headache. With lumber prices the way they are, labor prices on top of that will probably be rediculous too if we had someone else build. While browsing for ideas, i came across a really cute metal utility shed. Of course it was much to small, but it got me curious. They seem rather flimsy looking, but they don't seem like they would be to difficult to stabilize and alter for ventilation. Come to think of it, it is a little concerning how i would rain proof those said vents and windows. I do have old lumber to build some framing and stability on the inside. Heat and cold wouldn't be much of an issue as they free range and won't be in the coop until it's dark and cooler. They don't go in the coop except to roost and lay, even in the winter. We don't have to harsh of winters, but figuring out heat if needed would be an easy fix. Insulation? Ah, we don't really need it here. Fans, heat... temperature concerns aren't top priority with a coop as those are easily addressed as needed.. Storms would be our biggest concern. High winds, occasional tornados, etc. I'm not so sure these would be the best storm proof options, but they're cheap for the sizes you can get! Lol. Anyways, looking for input. Opinions, ideas, etc. Has anyone tried them. Does anyone use them?
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