Easy to build small coop ideas

[SpotTheCat]

I am looking for ideas for a small easy to build preferable cheap coop for 3-6 bantams, The space I have is 4ft by 4ft at maximum It can only be 3ft by 4ft if it is not walk in.

I am thinking of turning a plastic play house in to a coop what are the pros and cons of doing that?

 

[3KillerBs]

The easiest for a person with limited construction skills is a hoop coop.

Is 4'x4' the total space for coop and run or just the coop?

 

[SpotTheCat]

The easiest for a person with limited construction skills is a hoop coop.

Is 4'x4' the total space for coop and run or just the coop?

Just the coop
Unfortunately I can’t get some of the stuff needed for a hoop coop in the UK Other wise I probably would be making one.

 

[aart]

Do you already have these birds?
What about the AI restrictions?

You already got some advice on your other thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-narrow-can-a-coop-be.1441215/

 

[SpotTheCat]

Do you already have these birds?
What about the AI restrictions?

You already got some advice on your other thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-narrow-can-a-coop-be.1441215/

No I don’t have the birds
What does AI stand for?

 

[aart]

No I don’t have the birds
What does AI stand for?

Avian Influenza.
There is/was a restriction to keep all birds confined in the UK.
I would assume no sales of birds either.

 

[SpotTheCat]

Avian Influenza.
There is/was a restriction to keep all birds confined in the UK.
I would assume no sales of birds either.

I have looked it up and there is nothing about selling healthy birds, I will be hatching to minimise the risk hopefully.

 

[aart]

Here's a couple threads where you might find/ask for more info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/uk-bird-flu.1433459/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/uk-lock-in-for-flocks-advice.1433104/

 

[Mtnboomer]

"Easy" is relative. Google has hundreds if not thousands of ideas and images. My suggestion is to search the images, pick a style you like, think about how you can adapt it to your situation, and if needs be what materials you may need to substitute.
If you dont like this route, try prefab coops. But with a little confidence, you got this!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Piggybacking a bit, but how would you use a hoopcoop somewhere where it rains and snows? Wouldn't the birds get cold and soaked?