Decided to go with Elevated Metal 8 x10 shed for the Coop

[thomkatflyer]

Framed out this little project yesterday. Gonna build the metal shed today and tomorrow. This gives them some shade and an extra 80 sf of dirt to play in. The run will be built off the right side 8 x 10 as well.

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[SamuelMcF]

Wow looking great! That is some good work.

 

[aart]

OK, what happened to the concrete piers?!....buried or replaced?
The space under coop is nice for shade, but remember you may need to crawl under there,
so access should be kept in mind.

8x10 is a nice size, how many birds will you have?

Oh, and.... Welcome to BYC! @thomkatflyer
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[thomkatflyer]

OK, what happened to the concrete piers?!....buried or replaced?
The space under coop is nice for shade, but remember you may need to crawl under there,
so access should be kept in mind.

8x10 is a nice size, how many birds will you have?

Oh, and.... Welcome to BYC! @thomkatflyer
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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Thanks for the help. Got my location in there now. Central NC rarely has extreme temps either way. The concrete piers are buried with the tops just under the soil. There will be an access door on the left end when I put the hardware cloth around it. I have 10 pullets right now in the brood box and should get them out to their new home this weekend. The run will be 8 x 10 as well off to the right end.

 

[aart]

Central NC rarely has extreme temps either way.

Gets pretty darn hot tho, right?
Any plans for ventilation and windows?
Chickens have more trouble from heat than cold.
Here's a great thread about putting windows in a metal shed:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/from-tool-shed-to-coop.1321135/

 

[thomkatflyer]

Gets pretty darn hot tho, right?
Any plans for ventilation and windows?
Chickens have more trouble from heat than cold.
Here's a great thread about putting windows in a metal shed:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/from-tool-shed-to-coop.1321135/

Yes, plenty of ventilation. I will be installing vents close to floor level and a "Spinner" vent at the roof to allow convection to get the heat out. For the windows, I'm planning to cut vertical on the flat portions of the panels and just use plexi-glass to allow for ambient light. I do plan for a light to be in the coop as well that I can control thru wifi from the house. Again, thank you for your insight. More to follow.....

 

[thomkatflyer]

Progress!! Should get the 5 week old chicks OUT OF THE HOUSE this weekend!!

 

[thomkatflyer]

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Got a lot done this weekend!

 

[aart]

Are you going to make the run taller?
You want to be able to get in there and walk around.
Also under the coop, make access doors so you don't end up belly crawling.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

The roosts look a bit high. When the chickens are young they are able to fly, however, the older and fatter they get they will have trouble get up and down from that height.