Coop with a Green Roof

[jeridge]

Books say that temp of coop can be controlled nicely by integrating a "green roof" on the top of the coop. I would love to do this to add appeal to the coop and to grow small plants/flowers at the same time.

I found one website but they want $1,100 + s/h for coop. Any ideas? Seen any plans that include a green roof?

Thank you!

 

[Erin~TheChickenLover]

This is the first time I've heard of it but it sounds really neat! Unfortunately, with all the trees we have here, the plants would be covered by leaves in a hurry. Personally, I would never pay more than a $1000 for a coop. Why not just build a coop and then make it a "green roof" yourself?

 

[chfite]

Be sure to carefully evaluate the load of the green roof versus the standard load rating for traditional construction. Wet soil can be quite heavy.

Chris