Metal coop ideals

[Pennychickens1]

We have a lot of old roofing metal that I would like to make a medium size coop with . Has anyone does this before an please pictures?

 

[aart]

Might be a good idea....or not.
Metal coops can be like ovens and also create condensation inside.

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[BuckeyeAmy69]

We have a lot of old roofing metal that I would like to make a medium size coop with . Has anyone does this before an please pictures?

We are currently building a tractor and used barn siding for the walls. Here’s a photo of the frame. I’ll get pictures when I get home from work so you can see the siding installed.

 

[David61]

My roof is metal
I used metal over my hardware cloth.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/10x6-roofed-with-a-8x20-run.1325133/#post-21614569

 

[BuckeyeAmy69]

Sorry it took me so long to post the picture I promised. I have too many projects! Here’s a photo of the tractor with the barn siding attached. There is a slope to the roof so rain will run off the back. Front and back overhang is 8”, side overhang is 4”. Roof is attached to plywood.

 

[aart]

Here’s a photo of the tractor with the barn siding attached.

Nice joinery...Kreg?
Is it still being built or has it been in use for awhile?
You should make a coop page for this.

 

[BuckeyeAmy69]

Nice joinery...Kreg?
Is it still being built or has it been in use for awhile?
You should make a coop page for this.

Thank you @aart I will pass along your compliment to my son. It is still being built and this is the stage it is in as of Wed night. I can’t answer your question about the joinery so I will ask my son. Wheels will go on this weekend and then the hardware cloth. I will probably compose a coop page for it when it is finished.

 

[BuckeyeAmy69]

Nice joinery...Kreg?
Is it still being built or has it been in use for awhile?
You should make a coop page for this.

My son said the bit he uses is Kreg but not the jig. All Greek to me!

 

[aart]

My son said the bit he uses is Kreg but not the jig. All Greek to me!

Kreg is a brand name, there are probably other brands that work the same.
Pocket screws is another term I've heard.

 

[BuckeyeAmy69]

Kreg is a brand name, there are probably other brands that work the same.
Pocket screws is another term I've heard.

Yes he uses pocket screws to put these together to make a sturdy frame. That much I do know. He’s the carpenter, not me.