Good coop idea or not?

[mattc102]

I will post of pic of what I am trying to turn into a coop , I already have the wood for the run , but I need osb plywood for the coop itself . The treehouse is cedar that is stained that is 13 years old that is still very sturdy and not rotting .

 

[mattc102]

the slide is off as well as the ladder and the monkey bars . Covering the bottom with plywood and leaving the top alone . The run will be were the monkey bars used to be .

 

[skylavaulter]

Check out this coop...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/swing-set-chicken-coop


If you search "swing set coop" in the search bar on the website you'll get lots of threads with pictures.

 

[PapaChaz]

yes those work great for a coop depending on how many chickens you plan on having of course

 

[mattc102]

yes those work great for a coop depending on how many chickens you plan on having of course

Well , I have six chicks right now

too much?

 

[skylavaulter]

You can always add on a bit to the sides to make the run bigger. But I think it'd be cool to start with that considering you just gifted yourself 90% of the framing needed.

 

[mattc102]

You can always add on a bit to the sides to make the run bigger. But I think it'd be cool to start with that considering you just gifted yourself 90% of the framing needed.

Lol. And plus it was free and good wood as cedar is naturally rot resistant . The run is 4ft 1/2 high , 5ft wide , and about 8ft 1/2 long

 

[skylavaulter]

I'd suggest making the run at least two inches taller than yourself - hunching over is going to get old faster than you think. If its one thing I've learned on here, it's never to build a run that's shorter than you! LOL.

 

[ducklover007]

Is sand safe for ducks?