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Hi Cyprus, here is a pic of my aviary converted into a chicken coop.
Again the dimension is
12’ Long x 4’ Wide x 6’ High
I want to make the end the hen house so maybe covering the sides and Making a bottom.
Let me know what you think. Thanks,
Benjamin
 
@Jeschel
Hello Benjamin,
I understand your plan and I think it is very plausible.
I would suggest making the 4 sqft floor, that will be at the 4ft end of the aviary, out of 1/2" plywood. This should be strong enough to support the max of 4 birds that the coop can support.
That floor should probably be supported on cinderblocks stacked just under 2' high with wooden beams/2x4's laid across them. You can screw the plywood floor into the beams.
I would suggest making a sweep out hatch at the back so that you can easily clean out the coop.
A front wall of plywood can be made. The remaining walls can be covered in a sturdy, weather proof & draft proof, material of your choice.
Make sure there is at least 1sqft of ventillation per bird above roost level for proper ventillation.
I would make external nesting boxes to maximize internal space.
I'd suggest a ramp leading out of the coop into the run.

Hope this helps :)
Cyprus
 
Cyprus said:
@Jeschel
Hello Benjamin,
I understand your plan and I think it is very plausible.
I would suggest making the 4 sqft floor, that will be at the 4ft end of the aviary, out of 1/2" plywood. This should be strong enough to support the max of 4 birds that the coop can support.
That floor should probably be supported on cinderblocks stacked just under 2' high with wooden beams/2x4's laid across them. You can screw the plywood floor into the beams.
I would suggest making a sweep out hatch at the back so that you can easily clean out the coop.
A front wall of plywood can be made. The remaining walls can be covered in a sturdy, weather proof & draft proof, material of your choice.
Make sure there is at least 1sqft of ventillation per bird above roost level for proper ventillation.
I would make external nesting boxes to maximize internal space.
I'd suggest a ramp leading out of the coop into the run.

Hope this helps :)
Cyprus
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Thanks Cyprus for your suggestions. I thought of using some scrap 6x8 post that I have to Support the 4aqft footing and have them outside the cage to maximize the space inside.
But I like your idea of using cinderblocks but it’s would take up premium space inside the run. Also, where can I find cinderblocks that are close to 2 feet tall?
Benjamin
 
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G'Day from down under Benjamin :frow Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

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