How to Move a Giant Chicken Coop!

[Aapomp831]

That’s a good idea. Thanks!

When we moved ours, my husband built “skis” to slide underneath the 4 legs and glide it across the lawn with another large brown man pulling and helping guide it. I was doubtful bc our coop is top heavy - it worked like a charm.

I would like to mention; my phone autocorrected “brawny” to “brown.” I meant another large BRAWNY man, not brown... I apologize if I offended anyone.

 

[ThatTeowonna]

Oh dear... that would be something.

I admit this is something I've thought about, that if we ever move, I may want to take the coop with us (unless the buyers want to include it in the sale) - and that means a shed mover taking it through the fence (chain link, so it could be done). But ours (6x10) was built to be "moveable" since it's on skids.

Can you post a pic of your 10x6? How many chickens can comfortably fit in there?

 

[3KillerBs]

I would like to mention; my phone autocorrected “brawny” to “brown.” I meant another large BRAWNY man, not brown... I apologize if I offended anyone.

I'm dyslexic and read what you meant instead of what it said.

I think everyone understands autocorrect errors.

 

[ThatTeowonna]

When we moved ours, my husband built “skis” to slide underneath the 4 legs and glide it across the lawn with another large brown man pulling and helping guide it. I was doubtful bc our coop is top heavy - it worked like a charm.

What t

I would like to mention; my phone autocorrected “brawny” to “brown.” I meant another large BRAWNY man, not brown... I apologize if I offended anyone.

I’m glad you clarified. I googled Brown man, thinking it was some type of yard tool or construction equipment. Lol

 

[Craig Cowan]

Put up some photos - there are ways to move this, but need to see “ logistics”
Fence can be partially dismantled without damage, then re - assembled.
Rolling pipes might work , depending on terrain.
Entire “ Older Home Structures “ are moved, so, I believe you’ll
be able to move this
” Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

 

[aart]

I would like to mention; my phone autocorrected “brawny” to “brown.” I meant another large BRAWNY man, not brown... I apologize if I offended anyone.

You can always edit your post

 

[theoldchick]

The hubby used our forklift and our wrecker to move a coop. The forklift put the shed/coop on the wrecker bed, secured it with straps, tilted the wrecker bed and loaded the forklift. Strapped everything down and drove down the road to our destination. Unloaded the forklift, leveled the wrecker bed, lifted the shed/coop off the bed and carefully set it on foundation blocks. We were fortunate in that the ground was firm and able to hold up the truck and fork lift. Unfortunately, after all that work, a tree fell on the coop and destroyed it. If you don't want to mess with this kind of hassle hire someone with the proper equipment and git 'er done!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Can you post a pic of your 10x6? How many chickens can comfortably fit in there?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/egg-song-music-factory.74019/ - It's built for 12 birds, as nest boxes are internal and on the floor, so 48 sq ft of floor space inside.

 

[HorsesRMe123]

There’s a pic of our coop!

 

[3KillerBs]

There’s a pic of our coop!

What are the dimensions?

My Little Monitor Coop, which is 4'x4'x4'6", was moved on an ordinary trailer -- the one we use for the lawnmower. It took 6 men to lift it, but didn't require special equipment.

Here's a photo of the coop fitted with the carrying bars: