Home Depot Shed...could this be a coop?

[Chickaroo!]

I need a new coop and fast. I already have 3 chickens(grown) and I bought 6 more about 3wks. ago. They are getting big fast and will need to be put outside soon. The current coop will be to small for all 9 total. I found this on the Home Depot site. I'm concerned about the cedar doors. Anyway, besides the price, would this be a good coop?

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...b-_-200_OFF_savannah_sheds_050108-_-shop_now#

OR THIS ONE?
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...10053&productId=100323487&N=10000003+10401016

 

[Rte.66_chicks]

On the firs one, you could replace the doors with something more chicken/friendly, add ventilation and window/s, roosts, nest boxes,and a pop-hole and have a great coop. it would be just the right size for your nine, but not allow for increase.

Not a bad price, really.

 

[nccountrygirl]

For that amount of money you could build you a nice big coop that would allow you to increase your flock at a later time, and trust me you will want more chickens.

 

[jeaucamom]

We just put up a vinyl shed and love it!! It was well worth the money for me, a single mom who doesn't have the skill to build anything. But ours has windows which the Big Max doesn't. In fact, that is why we didn't get it. I don't know if they have a window option to buy separately though. The vinyl is nice because it can be hosed out very easily. It went up in a snap and can be disassembled easily if needed.

The first ones price included shipping, so you should find out what they sell them in the store for.

 

[tygab]

we opted for a costco shed at a very similar price and make to the first one. We are planning to mod it for our flock. Unfortunately it is still on a pallet so we can't give you any better ideas but once we start putting it together I'll have pics up here.

 

[AussieSharon]

Check your local craigslist for sheds and coops. You may find a good deal.

 

[fullhouse]

You could always seal and paint the cedar

 

[morelcabin]

The first one would be my choice. The cedar doors are not a problem, they can be sealed if they are not already done. Cedar shavings are a problem b/c of the oils relaeased. Many woodworkers are also sensitive to cedar, but mostly from cutting it. I have cedar walls throughout my log home and I was getting sick from them until I sealed them. You can use a varathane or simply primer with a paint colour over top.
Wood sheds are nice because you can play around with them alot more. My chicken shed is a shed from home depot too and I am constantly rearranging it according to need every year...

 

[SoccerMomof7]

I have one just like the first one but I think mine is just a little bit bigger, and it is working great for us. We have just begun and are thinking of all sorts of creative things to do. My husband plans on putting a vent and a window in it. I just started using it a few weeks ago. You see I am new to this chicken thing and this shed used to be my husbands until me and my chicks took it over.

 

[Pelican49]

$800 for a 6 x 6 sounds high to me. If you have Sutherlands Lumber in your area, this is the one I was looking at...

http://sutherlands.com/minibarn.php?loc=