Hoop Coop Ideas/Pics?

[that_crazy_lady]

I tryed the search and did not come up with much

So what is your Hoop Coop made of? Size? Other detales, ideas?
should I use wood or PVC for the framing?

I have a 18' x 4' pool fram that I'm going to make a hoop coop from, or two maybe? I have some felt to line the bottom with and hang for a door, they use it at sheet rock plants, I also have cattle/hog panles on hand and a few odds and ends of wire fenceing

Part of the trouble is I don't know what birds I should use it for yet. for right now I have 4 Delawares, 2 roos, 2 hens, then a laying flock of 5 EE and RIRs. I'll be getting some more layers 2-6, more Dels, a flock of sebrights and OEGBs, and 6-8 silkies/chochins.
I could put it together like one coop, then have a run on both ends, devide the inside with wire to keep my Dels in. the birds I have now are in an 8x8 coop with run, I think the layers will stay there. I'll be put the bantams in pairs and trios for breeding, and I can't think of a good way to use the pool from for that....

 

[chickeydee]

I have not built one ,but have seen them on a site and they are very nice . They use 2x6 on the frame and 2x4 on the top with the pvc going throught it .I will find it for you if I can

 

[chickeydee]

I am not sure if this is what you are looking for ,but it is a hoop coop .I hope this helps you . http://www.chickenmobilestagecoach.com...

 

[Overeasyplz]

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See, I like this one, it is kinda neat looking and not at all what you'd expect a chicken coop to look like. i think this summer I am gonna build a similar reproduction lol

 

[that_crazy_lady]

wow I had not seen any that looked like that! thats sharp...thats the shape I had in mind

 

[buglit]

I purchased the plans for the stagecoach. Haven't built it yet. Although I only ordered the written plans, they sent me the CD along with the plans for the auto waterer and feeder.. Well detailed plans, looks fairly simple to put togeather, although I haven't started on it yet. Seems easy to make adaptations. Shipping was extremely quick. If this is what your are interested in, I would recommend spending the money on the plans.

 

[Duke of Orpington]

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Hey, thanks for that feedback on the Stagecoach Tractor! I am considering ordering the plans too, and just this morning dropped them a note with a few questions I have about it.

 

[that_crazy_lady]

I don't think I'll be ordering plans. I just tell my brother what to use and how big and he does the rest. the pics are a help though.

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

Here's one I've got started on but can't seem to finish because of the rain. I'm further along than the photo's but still have some odds and ends to do. I will be updating the post I started on it when I get it finished.

 

[chicken stalker]

oohh I really like yours. Nice start.....now to convince my husband to make one for me.