New coop- 6x4 shed conversion!

[PippinTheChicken]

We were gonna make a pallet coop then changed our minds but we already collected so many pallets, so we used them for the roosts and nests

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Then how will they get up to the upper box? Why put it there in the first place?
Based on the size of the coop, you really don't need more than the bottom box.

For my d'uccles when they grow up

 

[KingD]

I usually use hemp (because I can use it for my tortoises too) but I accidentally bought a bunch of straw (don't ask why) and I'm trying to use it up before I switch to hemp again

Oh yes ok. That's basically the same stuff as Bedsoft.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Curtains are closed. The windows are plastic with hardware cloth on the inside.
Camo door is the pop door.
You can see the latch, but it has 2 "lock" things (top and bottom)

I know someone is gonna pick on me about ventilation, but the way the walls are, it allows airflow to go through

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Did you build this?

Yeah, we bought the shed but had to build it ourselves. I helped my parents

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Once everyone moves out I'll put the auto door opener on it

 

[Deezchix]

My shed conversion is finished!
Everything inside the new coop (apart from the shed itself) is recycled, the roosts and nests are made of pallets, and painted with paint I already owned.
The chickens are moving in once the broodies' eggs hatch.
I'll take better pics (and pics of the outside) tommorow. It's dark now.
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It is lovely. I love the simple and clean interior.. We are working on the same type of project, but dealing with rodents chewing threw siding, insulation and walls right now.
Awesome colors for roost and nesting boxes!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Decorating! Need to get more staples to put the rest up.

Moved my mamas today and they seem to like the new coop. Hope I can sell the old stupid one and get some money back from it!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I dismantled the old coop yesterday!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I made some upgrades today... Added a shelf and a new roost for my d'uccles!

Newspaper under the roosts!

New roost on upper box (and broody Raven)

Shelf (it's already messy!)

My d'uccles approving of the new roost!