I think this would make an excellent coop. My husband disagrees.

[annewandering]

What do you all think? It needs a floor and a door and the chicken stuff like nesting boxes etc. Prettied up a bit would be nice too. I am also looking at the stump all those posts are leaning up against. If we incorporated it into a run at some later date I bet the chickens would love it.
My husbands objection is it is a bit far away from the house. We did lose two bunches of chickens before and they were around the side of the house where we did not hear anything.

 

[brezlynsmom]

Perfect coop.

 

[SD Bird Lady]

It has potential. Needs ventilation to keep condensation down but the possibilities are endless.

 

[salt and pepper]

That would be an awesome coop! Make sure it's weather/predator proof, build a run and put the roosts/ nest boxes, a little paint, and you have a large, useful coop, that cost you less than if you had built it from scratch.

 

[BrittBergh]

With some work and love I think this would be perfect! can be easily predator proofed too! Go for it!!!

 

[Queen Bee]

be careful of the metal buildings if you live in hot climates!! Make sure you have lots of shade and windows/doors that can be opened and closed as needed.

 

[Hokum Coco]

I have been keeping 12 to 15 birds in this 3 level 4x8 foot print coop for years with no problems. It was being scraped by a neighbour and I renovated and rescued it. Framed the inside with 2x2 and insulated and covered the Styrofoam with veneer from interior doors I picked up as cast aways. Replaced the metal sliding doors with hinged 1/2 inch plywood doors.

 

[annewandering]

This shed was actually framed up with 2 x 4s so is pretty sturdy. I have given some thought to insulating it but my first concern is the floor which is dirt and pallet. It has some old junk in it and I dont remember how many pallets. What to do for flooring I am not sure. Would love it to be concrete. If not that then I am thinking concrete pavers or blocks of some sort.
Another idea for the floor is to put down joists and plywood it then linoleum or tile.
The door could be a framed screen door which would help with ventilation. Screen made from hardware cloth. I was giving some thought to a double door with a screen and then a solid door for cold windy winter storms and days.
We have about six to eight weeks to get this figured out and done so not in a major rush but limited time nevertheless.

 

[nellynelly]

a dirt floor is OK.

 

[salt and pepper]

If you are going to use a dirt floor, put a layer of wire on the floor, as to ensure predators can't get in.