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Inexpensive Pallet Coop *PICS*
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He used 2 pallets, a taller one for the front and a shorter one for the back to create a slope. Then he took the slats off 4 or 5 pallets to cover the sides and gaps in the front and back. The ventilation gaps on the top front and back are covered with 1/4" hardware cloth.
He spent about $40 at Lowe's getting 6 pieces of lumber, hinges, screws, 1x1 hardware cloth and a 4'x8' piece of plywood. The plywood for the roof he painted with marine varnish that we already had. The nest boxes were made of sheathing found on the side of the road.
He's working on a larger run, but has had jury duty all this week.
I hope it can be done by this weekend as those chicks are getting bigger and more antsy in their chickie run!
He used 2 pallets, a taller one for the front and a shorter one for the back to create a slope. Then he took the slats off 4 or 5 pallets to cover the sides and gaps in the front and back. The ventilation gaps on the top front and back are covered with 1/4" hardware cloth.
He spent about $40 at Lowe's getting 6 pieces of lumber, hinges, screws, 1x1 hardware cloth and a 4'x8' piece of plywood. The plywood for the roof he painted with marine varnish that we already had. The nest boxes were made of sheathing found on the side of the road.
He's working on a larger run, but has had jury duty all this week.
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He used 2 pallets, a taller one for the front and a shorter one for the back to create a slope. Then he took the slats off 4 or 5 pallets to cover the sides and gaps in the front and back. The ventilation gaps on the top front and back are covered with 1/4" hardware cloth.
He spent about $40 at Lowe's getting 6 pieces of lumber, hinges, screws, 1x1 hardware cloth and a 4'x8' piece of plywood. The plywood for the roof he painted with marine varnish that we already had. The nest boxes were made of sheathing found on the side of the road.
He's working on a larger run, but has had jury duty all this week. I hope it can be done by this weekend as those chicks are getting bigger and more antsy in their chickie run!
Awesome, new project...
looks like it could be converted to a rabbit hutch or a breeding coop...
*evil laugh*
He used 2 pallets, a taller one for the front and a shorter one for the back to create a slope. Then he took the slats off 4 or 5 pallets to cover the sides and gaps in the front and back. The ventilation gaps on the top front and back are covered with 1/4" hardware cloth.
He spent about $40 at Lowe's getting 6 pieces of lumber, hinges, screws, 1x1 hardware cloth and a 4'x8' piece of plywood. The plywood for the roof he painted with marine varnish that we already had. The nest boxes were made of sheathing found on the side of the road.
He's working on a larger run, but has had jury duty all this week. I hope it can be done by this weekend as those chicks are getting bigger and more antsy in their chickie run!
Awesome, new project...
looks like it could be converted to a rabbit hutch or a breeding coop...
*evil laugh*
thats really great good job and great repourpose!
Great design, I have not seen one quite like it!
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He used 2 pallets, a taller one for the front and a shorter one for the back to create a slope. Then he took the slats off 4 or 5 pallets to cover the sides and gaps in the front and back. The ventilation gaps on the top front and back are covered with 1/4" hardware cloth.
He spent about $40 at Lowe's getting 6 pieces of lumber, hinges, screws, 1x1 hardware cloth and a 4'x8' piece of plywood. The plywood for the roof he painted with marine varnish that we already had. The nest boxes were made of sheathing found on the side of the road.
He's working on a larger run, but has had jury duty all this week. I hope it can be done by this weekend as those chicks are getting bigger and more antsy in their chickie run!
Awesome, new project...
looks like it could be converted to a rabbit hutch or a breeding coop...
*evil laugh*
Here's how we keep our rabbits.....yes, in a pallet shed.
He used 2 pallets, a taller one for the front and a shorter one for the back to create a slope. Then he took the slats off 4 or 5 pallets to cover the sides and gaps in the front and back. The ventilation gaps on the top front and back are covered with 1/4" hardware cloth.
He spent about $40 at Lowe's getting 6 pieces of lumber, hinges, screws, 1x1 hardware cloth and a 4'x8' piece of plywood. The plywood for the roof he painted with marine varnish that we already had. The nest boxes were made of sheathing found on the side of the road.
He's working on a larger run, but has had jury duty all this week. I hope it can be done by this weekend as those chicks are getting bigger and more antsy in their chickie run!
Awesome, new project...
looks like it could be converted to a rabbit hutch or a breeding coop...
*evil laugh*
Here's how we keep our rabbits.....yes, in a pallet shed.
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that looks really nice, and they seem to be enjoying it?
that looks really nice, and they seem to be enjoying it?
Very nice pallet coop.
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that looks really nice, and they seem to be enjoying it?
Yes, they seem to like it just fine. We find them in and out of there all day. It gets really hot here, I think they probably appreciate the ventilation.
that looks really nice, and they seem to be enjoying it?
Yes, they seem to like it just fine. We find them in and out of there all day. It gets really hot here, I think they probably appreciate the ventilation.
Wow, yours is much nicer than mine! Of course I changed design 1/2 way through.
I found the hardest part was pulling the nails out of the pallet boards.
I found the hardest part was pulling the nails out of the pallet boards.
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