Metal coop (Bay Area, California)

[mym1414]

Hello. I’m considering getting this metal shed and converting it into a coop. Do any of you have a set up like this? I’m concerned that it will turn into an oven. Besides cutting more ventilation into it, does anyone have other conversion ideas I would need to make? Thanks

 

[DobieLover]

I’m concerned that it will turn into an oven.

That is why I wouldn't consider it.

Have you looked for used wood sheds to convert instead?

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Hello. I’m considering getting this metal shed and converting it into a coop. Do any of you have a set up like this? I’m concerned that it will turn into an oven. Besides cutting more ventilation into it, does anyone have other conversion ideas I would need to make? Thanks

Maaaaybe if you were right on the Bay, it might be cool enough. (I remember having to fight the temptation to turn on the heat in July.) But I wouldn't risk it.

Agree with Dobie; look for a wooden shed. They're also a lot simpler to work with when modifying into a shed (cutting holes, attaching roosts, etc.)

 

[Lynci00]

Hello. I’m considering getting this metal shed and converting it into a coop. Do any of you have a set up like this? I’m concerned that it will turn into an oven. Besides cutting more ventilation into it, does anyone have other conversion ideas I would need to make? Thanks

Near bay area too and I just bought metal shed too. It gets much hotter here than by water. I plan to put under tree or nearby, really good ventilation, you can paint roof white, insulated the inside to help control temp. It is definitely possible and people use in other much hotter places.

 

[Bigbluefrog]

I have a metal steel shed as my coop. I have 4 windows- vents w the eaves.
I insulated the walls with foil insulation and finished inside with wall board or Wayne's coating. Solid wood floor.

Near bay area too and I just bought metal shed too. It gets much hotter here than by water. I plan to put under tree or nearby, really good ventilation, you can paint roof white, insulated the inside to help control temp. It is definitely possible and people use in other much hotter places.

 

[Bigbluefrog]

I have a metal steel shed as my coop. I have 4 windows- vents w the eaves.
I insulated the walls with foil insulation and finished inside with wall board or Wayne's coating. Solid wood floor.

 

[Bigbluefrog]

Some photos- window got hardware attached before we installed a storm window that I open from outside

 

[Bigbluefrog]

Some photos- window got hardware attached before we installed a storm window that I open from outside

In winter we do cover windows with plastic and insulate a bit more because it so cold here in Wisconsin.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Some photos- window got hardware attached before we installed a storm window that I open from outside

Great roof overhangs!

We’re vacationing down in Pacific Grove at the moment. I assume that you’ve been welcoming that overhead protection the last few days, lol