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Hi, Kathy, glad to meet you. You might reconsider using the shed as a coop, and use it to hold your feed, tools, etc. (or return it) You could get a much better shed to convert, or have a coop built. Look at the key factors for a good coop: space (vertical is good for you but you need more horizontal space, too), ventilation that allows you to protect the chickens with hardware cloth covers, overhangs, easy to install roosts and nesting boxes, and insulation values. I think all those things would be harder in the metal shed, and easier in either wood or plastic/vinyl.

Why have you decided to put the chicken coop where you are putting it? Is it driven by the shed needing to have a flat surface? Chickens don't do well on concrete. They will want dirt or sand, with bedding like wood chips (or lots of other options).

You have beautiful chickens! thank you for sharing the pictures. Best wishes with the birds, and your decisions about your coop, whatever you decide.
 
DobieLover said:
Hello Kathy, and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
Metal sheds are notoriously difficult to get ventilation in. Especially when they have little to no roof over hang.
I suggest starting a new thread in the Coop & Run Forum with pictures of the interior showing the support system. You will want to cut the metal out of the two triangular sides under the roof line and install 1/2" hardware cloth over both sides. You will also need additional ventilation (and top hinged windows) on the walls for light and additional ventilation options in the summer.
The roof is very likely to sweat during winter as the chicken respiration and moisture from their droppings rise and hit the cold metal. Again, seeing the underside of the roof will help to know how to address this potential issue.
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Thank you so much for this information… I got this shed relatively cheap - I may be better off building a wooden one . I’ll be a nervous nellie this winter I think with this one 🤦🏻‍♀️
 

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