Outhouse coops

[happyhens]

I want to build a coop like this- http://www.diylife.com/2008/04/09/backyard-chickens-build-an-outhouse-coop-with-a-beer-can-roof/ Does anyone have an outhouse coop? What do you think of this one? Would a coop like this need to be insulated in an area that has about 4 months of usually mild winters (heat lamp would be provided during very cold snaps) and summers that rarely get above 90*F.? If so, what would be the cheapest but most efficient way to insulate? I do plan to add some extra ventilation somehow. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[PineappleMama]

Love It!

I was asking similar questions myself, and was pretty much told that for my area insulation isn't a Must Have but a Bonus.
Now this is Texas I'm talking about, more heat concerns than cold, but still we did just get 7" of snow last week so... *shrug*

The main thing I was told is No Drafts. Make sure they can get out of the wind.
But then, there's also topics on Open Air Coops too, so there ya go.

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Cute! I was looking for a porta-potty when I first started building a coop. Figured it would be easy to clean! Never did find one though

 

[EweSheep]

Thought about having one for a brooder! LOL!

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Anybody in the RockHill are of SC. Just was this one on Craigslist!!

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/grd/1609397731.html

 

[gsim]

Perfect size for two chickens. Needs ventilation up high, two sides. Does not need insulation where you are. Needs to set up 18" or so to prevent becoming a rodent haven/breeding ground or local version of serpent world. As a plus, the neighbors will just love it!

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

Quote:

I should have bought that and claimed it was my "Challenge Of The Father coop!"

 

[gamebirdsonly]

My first chicken coop was a outhouse it worked perfect for 6 bantams and then I become chickenholic and built a chicken coop next to it. I have the laying nest and roost in it. The birds that roost in it stay warmer then the ones that use the big coop.

 

[shopchicks]

I posted one of these the other day: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=299290

I am totally stealing their toilet seat idea for the pop-door on my coop.