Help me convert this play structure into a coop.

Soon2BChixMom

Herding ducks and Wrangling chickens
Jan 8, 2017
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This structure is at least 15 years old - most likely older. The wood is in decent shape. It is pretty sturdy as well. I climbed up in it to take pics. It used to sit in our back yard with a slide and swings attached. It has been back in the woods for at least 7 years. My husband has been reluctant to build me a coop, but will help revamp this. Of course he built this structure. Lol
It has 3 openings and no top. So, what would your recommendations be to remedy this? How could we add a roof with proper ventilation?
It is very high up off of the ground, so we are going to cut it to make it lower. How far off of the ground should we leave it?
Thanks!
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That sounds good. That is enough room for the chickens to go under if needed. :thumbsup
Wait is this for chickens or ducks? If it’s for chickens then cut it down to 4 feet from the ground so that you don’t have to bend down low to clean out their bedding and you can also hang their feeders and waterer underneath.
Like my old henhouse:
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The dimensions are 6'5" x 6'8". It is 3'6" tall from base to top rail. The platform is off of the ground at least 6', but some of the posts have sunk into the ground.
I am thinking I will need to leave an access door for me to clean. Should we add to the top or just add a roof? I am thinking a slanted roof might be easier to retrofit?
Should I make nest boxes to fit on the outside?
Yes make the nest boxes to fit on the outside. I would add onto the walls until the lowest part of the slanted roof would be 4 feet tall and make the tallest wall 5 feet tall. Although a slanted roof maybe easier to build a leaked roof would funnel all the air upwards and you could put vents on the peak.
 
Wait is this for chickens or ducks? If it’s for chickens then cut it down to 4 feet from the ground so that you don’t have to bend down low to clean out their bedding and you can also hang their feeders and waterer underneath.
Like my old henhouse: View attachment 1321708
Chickens. The ducks will have a step 2 playhouse!
 

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