Hoop Henhouse

[chicksalot]

Those hoop houses look like they are a quick way to provide shelter...for birds as well as plants! I like the idea, if I ever need to expand, I may go this route!

 

[BeardedChick]

I am using one for the run on my coop. Covered it with a tarp, knock off the snow as needed, and it's working pretty well.

There's a guy on ebay that sells the bending tool for metal hoops - we used those to accomodate the snow load in my area. I'd like to eventually cover mine with tin & make it into a bonifide quonset hut.

 

[Blisschick]

I like the fact it doesn't look like it cost an arm and a leg to build one. PVC pipe is fairly inexpensive and you really don't need that much lumber. I would think the only real expense would be the wire.

 

[umtallguy]

take a look at outdoor electrical PVC conduit. It is cheap as well and is design for outdoor use, so likely more UV tolerant