Could I use these to make a coop?

[Chicken0Boy]

I was looking on craigslist for materials, because I need to build a 3x5 brooder and expand my 6x6 coop to add another 6x6 coop to it.Could I make a coop and brooder out of these pallets...

http://greenville.craigslist.org/zip/2186369982.html

http://greenville.craigslist.org/for/2144292905.html

http://greenville.craigslist.org/for/2166028923.html

 

[cajunhillbilly]

dont pass that offer up!! better jump on it and get that as soon as possible!! you can make a really nice coop, or even a nice brooder with that material!! Good Deal!

 

[Chicken0Boy]

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They have been on there forever, so I am not in a hurry but I do want to get them.

 

[6chickens in St. Charles]

Mites! Wood mites might be a terrible backlash to using old wood. Can you treat the wood with poultry/garden dust first? And ask around for other best methods of preventing mites transmission from the naturally craggy old wood onto your birds.

We had a very cute wooden coop with darling baskets for nestboxes, but the mites nearly killed our silkie hen. It surprised us because we didn't know that could happen. Now we know to treat wood, even though wood is good looking, and old wood and old baskets sure do look charming.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I personally wouldn't use the older wood pallets (i agree with what 6chickens in St. Charles said) but would definitely use the new wood pallets. We have built sooooo many coops and a peacock aviary with FREE pallets. If the pallets are not rotting out and in good condition, then I would surely get them. It's a great way to recycle and save money.

Here are pics below of our Peacock Aviary that was built using FREE pallets:

 

[obaan1]

That is a good looking peacock aviary!! Nice job.

 

[kuntrygirl]

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Thanks. The total cost of the aviary was only $38.00 (sand was $20.00 and tropical plants were $18.00). Everything else was recycled and/or Free. The measurements are 28 feet long - 10 feet wide - 8 feet tall. It's still not complete. Have to paint and add other decorations.

 

[Chicken0Boy]

I could treat them, but I think I would rather get new pallets and treat them. Just so I don't worry that much.

 

[annie3001]

1st one .... no
2nd one.... okay
3rd one.. def yes!!! looks a bit fresher!

 

[kuntrygirl]

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I agree.