Coop upgrade | question

[Mandee297]

Ok.. so seems making the shed workable isnt feesible from the feedback received (thank you)!


No way to use something like this if we modify it?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088X4DK9...t_fabc_7E66AF54KQ4DS7YQSBBJ?tag=backy-20&th=1

I also see plastic houses that people convert, too.

They currently are in the coop pictured (but only with access to one nesting box side, as the other side is now blocked off due to them sleepign in it and it deteriorating. (i hate this coop and wish i had known more before getting it last summer but I digress.

Some details:

They (four girls) have a 160 sq. foot run the coop/playhouse would go in that has a hardware cloth apron around it, and they have access every day to free ranging a half acre along with with my three ducks.

We live in Southern New Jersey.

Thanks again all !

 

[aart]

No way to use something like this if we modify it?

That's pretty darn small too.
You've got to be able to easily get inside to clean and examine birds.
Good roof overhangs are the best way to accommodate winter(year round) ventilation.

We live in Southern New Jersey

Here's how to add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Have you looked at pallet coops?
They are inexpensive/can be almost free but mean lots of labor depending on the aesthetic you want.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/10-stunning-low-cost-pallet-coops.76454/

Cattle panel hoop coops? I know you already have a run but mention these as they are reasonably easy to make and use limited lumber.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/top-10-hoop-coop-ideas.76490/

Have you looked through the coop pages here on BYC?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

 

[Brooks_]

I vote hoop coop for price and size.

 

[3KillerBs]

No way to use something like this if we modify it?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088X4DK9...t_fabc_7E66AF54KQ4DS7YQSBBJ?tag=backy-20&th=1

Rule of Thumb: If it's measured in inches instead of feet it's too small.

For 8 chickens you need 4x8 or 6x6.

 

[Mandee297]

Rule of Thumb: If it's measured in inches instead of feet it's too small.

For 8 chickens you need 4x8 or 6x6.

Thank you. I only have four though. Won’t add to flock then

 

[3KillerBs]

Thank you. I only have four though. Won’t add to flock then

So 4x4 then.

My Little Monitor Coop is designed to meet all the minimums for 4 hens.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-little-monitor-coop.76275/

 

[aart]

So 4x4 then.

Minimum, right?
..and in NJ they might want more space for those nasty winter storms.

 

[3KillerBs]

Minimum, right?
..and in NJ they might want more space for those nasty winter storms.

Right.

That coop meets the minimums, but where I live the chickens can always go out.

Where you live, not so much.

 

[aart]

but where I live the chickens can always go out.

Where you live, not so much.

Nor in Jersey.
I was thinking of their location, not mine.