pallet coop?

[SheilaM]

I am not handy at all and I was wondering if I could use pallets for framework and put T1-11 on the outside for a coop for my silkies?
Sheila

 

[WKYChick]

lots of people use pallets, we just brought home a truck load of pallets and scrap wood to frame out our coop this week *egg-cited* then we are going to go round the outside with metal sheets, give lots of vents/windows, ease of access and external nest boxes

 

[mrszlopez]

A friend of mine made coops, hay racks, and hutches out of pallets. They have to be in cood condition (not rotting) but it is definitely a good idea.
Google it ! Youll come across lots of pics !

 

[ruger22mama]

We used pallets for part of our coop (subfloor) and honestly, the hardest part was dissecting the pallets for the wood. Have fun putting it together!

 

[Cackling Hen]

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Hi thats what my hubby did for my coop I love it here is a few pics

 

[SheilaM]

Thanks Cacklin Hen that is just what I meant.to use the pallets for the studs and cover them!! I"m not strong enough to tear them apart.
Sheila

 

[Cackling Hen]

If you need help just ask... It was really easy well i did have hubbys help but just ask away i have lots more pic also

 

[SheilaM]

how did you fasten the pallets together and I'd love more pictures

 

[salvationfarms]

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Hi thats what my hubby did for my coop I love it here is a few pics
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/28795_pallet_chick_coop_002.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/28795_pallet_chick_coop_009.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/28795_pallet_chick_coop_001.jpg

this is a really a nice looking coop do you have pics of the finished product ? and the interior would love to see it . trying to get some ideas. what did your husband use to keep the pallets standing?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

It is very nice looking!

Don't forget to consider predator-proofing around the edge if you are leaving a dirt floor (for example, burying or aproning out hardware cloth) to keep diggers out. Also rodents.