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Help needed on a 50 hen laying hen coop design..

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by Backyard Bob, Jan 5, 2015.

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  1. Jan 5, 2015 #1
    Backyard Bob

    Backyard Bob Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I am looking to build a coop for about 50 laying hens. I will be using the 2 Sq. Ft. per bird rule, as they are going to be 100% free ranged.

    I live in southern Oklahoma, so ventilation is a must.
    Roll out nesting boxes and a poop board.

    I really need it quite cheap, cheap as possible.

    Thanks all!
     
  3. Jan 6, 2015 #2
    cavemanrich

    cavemanrich Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Please don't think I'm trying to be disrespectful, but as you mentioned, you want it lets say LOW BUDGET. Don't like that other word. What come to my mind is a old travel trailer camper. Old ones are low priced or free' for the removal. Find one that will accommodate you size needs . Redo the interior . It is already insulated and with windows for vent, Paint exterior if needed, and you have a first class hen house. . My flock is small so I re-purposed a lil tykes playhouse for my hen house.
     

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