Ideas on this Shed turned into coop?

[llombardo]

So I think I'm going with the shed(pictured below) turned into a coop. This coop will be outside but connected to the run. I'm thinking 5 ft wide and 8 ft deep. I only want it to be about 5 .5 tall with the roof.

So here are the ideas..

The door will be closest to the house, I want to put windows and I'm not sure if I should do one or two on the sides(the two spots in the middle that is open in the picture and directly across from that) will one one each side be good? Are sliding windows a good choice? Where would hardware cloth go, on the outside? Framed in? Ventilation? I was thinking something on the two peeks, opposite each other. Will that compromise the support, especially for the door? Roof, I was thinking of doing that one middle section on one side a clear vinyl for sun(similar to a sky light). Nesting boxes will be along that open area in picture and then multiple levels of roosts. The door for them will connect to the run. The coop will be surrounded with electric fence and hardware cloth around the bottom. The foor? I was thinking vinyl tile and then figure out the cover later(sand, shavings, etc) I was also considering putting insulation in and drywalling/painting the inside. Is that to much? Is insulating it not worth the time?

 

[MissChick@dee]

Windows that slide (open and close) would be awsome! We have bitter winter winds that come from the north so think about that. I think I would want a solid wall on that side. Drywall not such a good idea chickens peck peck peck! And if it gets wet...ew mold.
I would not do vinyl flooring either. I get the “keep it clean” idea behind that thought. But the moisture could be a problem for their respiratory systems. I’d not install it. Just go with the sand or shavings. Multi level purches good idea ... keep in mind that they can’t poop on each other. I like 2x4’s I put the wide side up so in winter they can lay on their feet to keep them warm.
I wanna SHE SHEAD !!! I’m excited for you!!!
Those are just my thoughts I’m sure others will chime in.
Keep us posted

 

[llombardo]

The north side would be the side opposite the door--no window there but possibly the ventlation at the peak.

No drywall it is. I thought installating would be a nice add on. I'm allergic to mold.

I did put vinyl in the duck house and it's actually keeping it super clean. The floor looks brand new still and it's been super easy to clean.

I was planning on using 2x4s for the roosts and I actually just bought 2 heated roosts that go on and off according to the temps.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Well....Now I’m super excited to see the finish coop.

 

[llombardo]

Oh it will be a process. I will be working with a cut list. I have a pool that has to come down first. The best part is that most of the wood will be free and as it comes in I will have it cut, then I can just put everything together at one time. Well that is the plan. We will have to get through the winter with the prefab, which I'm modifying. Then once the other is done, the one rooster I have seperated is getting his own area and that coop--might even add a couple boys so he is not alone. Until then I have a house rooster that yells at me every morning to bring him his food..lol

 

[staceyj]

My two cents
Skip the drywall but
Paint inside for sure!
Best quality paint exterior latex.
You want it to be weather tough and SCRUBBABLE.
Definitely two coats (at least).
I bought an oops color at Home Depot that was actually lovely.
It is holding up great and I love how clean it gets but still looks like new!

Yes! To the vinyl flooring!
Are you kidding me?
Oh heck yeah baby.

It keeps the wood floor from rotting and is a supersnap to clean (and clean well)
And disinfect if need be.

Ok that all I’m chiming in for!

Enjoy your chicken adventure. You’re gonna love it!

 

[aart]

Are you building this from scratch or buying one?
Why only 5.5' tall?
You want taller for better ventilation without drafts.
Go 8x8, better use of standard lumber sizes and you'll be glad of the extra space.

Large roof overhangs with open soffits covered in HC, makes for great winter ventilation.
I like top hinged windows, opening out-HC inside, because they can be open all summer without rain infiltration and give more open area than double-hung or sliders.

I have a single sheet of heavy duty foam backed vinyl flooring, it has held up well for 5 years now. Have poop boards, and pine shavings on floor that I change out twice a year, have never needed to 'wet' clean the floor, poop doesn't really stick to it.

 

[llombardo]

I do not want to go taller then my fence around the property. I'll go even with it but not over it. I'll just have to be creative on the inside. I know my rooster won't roost any higher then 4 ft and that is pushing it. He is a big boy and doesn't go high at all ever. He never roosts in the coop enclosure now. The brahmas are larger and I don't see them going up to high either. So all ventilation will be about 2 ft above them.

I'm building it from scratch with a cut list. All the wood will hopefully be free, if not it will be a small amount that would need to be purchased. Everythjng will be cut at work by my perfectionist friend(he made me the duck house) and I will bring home the pieces as we get them.

I am going to insulate by using plywood on the outside and inside..

 

[aart]

I'm building it from scratch with a cut list.

Where is the cut list coming from?
Do you have construction drawings?

I am going to insulate by using plywood on the outside and inside.

Seems like a waste of material, you'd be better off using that extra plywood for large roof overhangs, and that cavity between inner and outer walls still leaves space for pests to reside.