Pallet Coop Add-on...Almost Done (1-25-09)

[Shared Acres]

That turned out awesome, thanks!

I have pallets in the yard and had heard that people use them for a coop, but was afraid it would look terrible. Yours looks really nice!

Good job!

BTW, out of curiosity, how much did you spend total on this project out of pocket?

 

[mjdtexan]

That turned out pretty darn good. I wouldnt have thought so either. Now I have something to use all of those pallets in the warehouse for. I am impressed.

 

[embkm]

Do your chickens get too warm in the summer time? I live in GA too and that is what is worrying me. I love the idea of a pallet coop, but worry about the heat. I am having a hard time trying to find a balance between something that lets enough breeze in and strong enough to keep out predators (especially loose neighbors' dogs).

 

[mylilchix]

Since you're all so inspired (me included) by the pallet coop, take a look at the pallet shed. http://summerville-novascotia.com/PalletShed/
I found this site and used this plan to build my pallet llama shelter. pallets are awesome to work with!!

Sonja

 

[Chix-in-GA]

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I does get pretty warm here, no doubt! Its hard to tell in the pics but the roof pallets allow for a ton of venting. I also plan on cutting pop type doors out of the front doors. This will allow me to open the coop up a lot during the warmer season.

I found some great attic fans at the dump and plan on wiring them in for even better ventilation too.

I will make sure to post all of my finishing touches as they happen...

As far as total expenses...I did splurge a bit on the roofing material. I planned on using recycled tin roofing, but got a wild hair and liked the added light of the translucent tiles. Anyway...I have spent about $100. If I had used the tin roofing...maybe $40 total.

 

[Buster]

I am wondering what your siding is made of.

 

[Chix-in-GA]

The siding is just the unprimered knotty board siding you can buy from lowes or home depot. I dont think its 3/4 inch...maybe 1/2 inch...As far as what its made of...Its kinda like a pressboard materiel. Hope that helps

 

[Buster]

Ahh thank you! That helps!

 

[fivestring]

Pictures!!!! We need more pictures!!!!!

 

[joebryant]

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