Pallet coop- tips and ideas needed!

[PippinTheChicken]

My whole chick brooder space is 4x6...and has a separate run.
How many main flock members do you have?

6 at the moment, but I would like up to 10 chickens in total

 

[PippinTheChicken]

the brooder will only be for 3-4 chicks at a time

 

[aart]

6 at the moment, but I would like up to 10 chickens in total

4x6 is tight quarters for 10 birds, let alone integration.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

4x6 is tight quarters for 10 birds, let alone integration.

Even bantams?

 

[aart]

Even bantams?

That might help....a little.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I actually measure 6x4, you're right, its tiny!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

new plan

 

[Sally PB]

Here's what I've learned about building shelter of any kind (coop or run) for chickens:

Build it as big as you can to begin with. Also, leave ways to add on to it.

 

[Polishchickenmom]

Yes! My coop is made out of pallets. My husband built it in 3 days. In one day he basically built the coop and the rest of the details were done on other days. I basically sketched out what I wanted to look like & he made it happen. I did windows with hardware cloth wire plus that screen door mesh, so flies can't get in. I totally suggest doing one big door at the back for easy cleaning. I'll look for pictures of mine. If you are truly motivated then it will happen! Good luck!

 

[Polishchickenmom]

This was done right before covid hit and wood wasn't expensive. We spent $20 on the 4 walls. It's a 4x4 and the height was done that way to easily access the back through our slope. I've had people question the height. It was done because our slope would've been in the way of the back. We added wheels to move it but let's be honest, it is heavy!!
My fence is all pallets.