Ooh, I hope I can get this!

[shopchicks]

http://boise.craigslist.org/tls/1662900717.html

I've been planning on building from the ground up, but if I could buy this, it would save me a ton of time. The posting is kind of old, so if he still has it, I'm going to offer $200. I think it's too tall to get into my horse trailer, so I'd have to get a flatbed or something to haul it with...

 

[ChIck3n]

Just be sure to inspect it first if you can. Never know what condition it really is in until you poke around the wood a little bit.

 

[indianporfavor]

looks pretty good. maybe you could lay it down to get it in your horse trailer? unless it will be too long that way...good luck!

 

[shopchicks]

Yeah, I'll definitely take a good look at it. Luckily it's pretty arid here, so wood rot isn't much of a problem, although the bottom of the shed does look like it's been hit with the sprinklers a few times.

Laying it down in the horse trailer is the only way it could possibly fit. Will have to measure if it comes to that.

 

[rubyrogue]

I saw that one too. This one isnt as big but another option for you.
http://boise.craigslist.org/grd/1688914748.html
also there is a guy in boise selling shipping crates that are 5x11 i think and could easily be modified into a coop let me know if you want the info

 

[shopchicks]

Thanks Ruby.

I did see that coop, but I'm going to have 5 heavy breed hens, so I need more space - I was planning on building a 4x8'. Also saw the guy converting the wood crates to sheds. I wish he would post a photo of a finished shed - if they require much more work for coop conversion, the 5x11' size would be kind of inefficient for regular dimensional lumber. Might just go take a look at his unconverted, crates, since that's a lot of material for $100.

 

[rubyrogue]

I was going to get one of the crates last weekend. He said that they are broken down into panels. He said that he has sold quiet a few for coops. Here is the pic that he sent me. and a copy of the email. he also has 5x8

i transport them on a flat bed trailer. the picture is of a bigger shed, but same material. the crates have a flat roof and no door. in that state they are in panels. a floor , 4 walls, and a roof. it could be put in a truck in panels. thanks,

 

[kelseygirl707]

Quote:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/50660_george20pics120030.jpg

I just picked up some shipping crates to make into a coop, but I wish they were as nice as those!

Mine were smaller, they were used to ship Hunting Trophy's home from South Africa.

 

[shopchicks]

Thanks, I am going to email him. A 5x8' would be just about perfect!

Any reason you ended up not getting one?

 

[indianporfavor]

i wish i could find me some shipping crates that looks like a good solid material. is there a place yall are finding them or are they just coming up on craigslist?