Ibc tote chicken coop

[sarahhanssens]

There's a tap on each bottom of the totes to exit water. There where we bolted them together we placed a rubber band to prevent water from coming in. We'll have to wait and see how that is going.

Sure, I can remove some nests.

They all sleep on the floor, so I don't think I will add one.

 

[aart]

There's a tap on each bottom of the totes to exit water. There where we bolted them together we placed a rubber band to prevent water from coming in. We'll have to wait and see how that is going.

Sure, I can remove some nests.

They all sleep on the floor, so I don't think I will add one.

Cool.......Best of cLuck with it!
Please do update here as you add stuff and how it all works out.

 

[sarahhanssens]

We've made the doors yesterday and moved them when they were sleeping. Still need to create the roof but we have some time since summer is still some time away.

 

[Drieslag]

hi there sarah, I'm going to install one to for my broodies (4 silkies). am using a 600L IBC container. and live in Belgium too

question, did you put roosts in there?
and did you have any troubles with rain coming in through the large openings?
I can imagine if the wood chips start to rot it isn't healthy for the chickens lungs.