My metal shed coop adaptation.

[joethemurse]

I decided to put this tin shed in our backyard to good use. I originally thought of using the while she's but I thought that was a waste. So I decided to partition part of the shed and make the coop arms level so I didn't have to bend over when cleaning it out. The run was adapted to the length of the shed and basically built it around an old screen door that I found and painted blue to match the color scheme of the house. All together I'm very satisfied with how it came out.

 

[joethemurse]

 

[Swurts]

I am thinking about getting a shed just like this to convert. Do you have pictures of how you made the door? Or could you explain how? I am just OK with building so any advice is great.

 

[joethemurse]

I am thinking about getting a shed just like this to convert. Do you have pictures of how you made the door? Or could you explain how? I am just OK with building so any advice is great.

Which door are you talking about?

 

[Swurts]

The smaller door from the run going inside. Pop door? I'm not up on all my coop lingo yet. Lol!

 

[joethemurse]

The smaller door from the run going inside. Pop door? I'm not up on all my coop lingo yet. Lol!

I just cut some wood trim. Spray painted the trim red. Used metal shears to cut the hole in the shed to match the trim I cut. Used 1" screws after I predrilled the trim and placed a matching frame on the inside so I had something to drill into behind the metal if that makes sense.

 

[ripper8382]

 

[joethemurse]

Like the setup...how many chickens do you have?

 

[ripper8382]

I have 9. 3 silver Wyandotte and 6 buff orpington. They are about 16 weeks

 

[joethemurse]

The only issue I would see in the future for you is what will be your set up when winter comes around? Also with a heavy rain and strong winds your chickens might be drenched.