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Pop up trailor for a chcken coop?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by The Chicken People, Sep 6, 2009.

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  1. Sep 6, 2009 #1
    The Chicken People

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    I was just sitting outside thinking about winter and my coop when I realized I could remake the old camper into a coop! Its already on wheels.It is up off the ground. It is well insulated! This keeps getting better!
     

  4. Sep 6, 2009 #2
    Maryallison

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    WOW, sounds like a plan to me! [​IMG] Go for it!
     
  6. Sep 8, 2009 #3
    dlfridie

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    Your idea is very interesting.
    How to you turn a pop up into a coop?
    After scouring craigslist and such for a small trailer, I can't find an affordable one anywhere.
     
  8. Sep 8, 2009 #4
    The Chicken People

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    Well the sides are wood and my DH said we can secure them ...use plywood and screen for the other sides install nests boxes and roosts! I am really eager to start this project and will take and post pics! BTW the camper is free!
     

  11. Sep 8, 2009 #5
    helloroe

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    We were discussing the same thing for the camper sitting in our yard today. I cannot wait to see how you do it to yours. I will be waiting for updates.
     
  13. Sep 8, 2009 #6
    patman75

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    Check this video out. Chicken Camper!

     
  15. Sep 8, 2009 #7
    Hoosiermomma

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    Can't wait to see pics!
     

  18. Sep 9, 2009 #8
    bigoakhunter

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    I had a somewhat similiar idea this summer. I wanted a coop that was movable, yet big enough for around 15 chickens. I had a utility trailer that had set off to the side of property and not been used in several years. I built a coop on that frame. Not as cool as the camper idea, which would be less work. If I can ever figure out how to get pictures onto a post or to a BYC Page , I'll be able to show it to you. I tried two different times to get pictures to a BYC page. I can get text , but no luck with pictures.

    My friends thought it was way cool, after i got it done I hooked it up to truck and took it on a tour , stopping by to show off my new coop. It goes down the road just fine at 55 mph.

    The camper idea should work with a few modifications.
     
  20. Sep 9, 2009 #9
    The Chicken People

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    Its raining all week and we have to get it pulled up here by the house! It currently sits down by the pond! Believe it or not I actually slept in it a few years ago! That was a wonderful party! I am looking forward to it! Everyone pray for no more rain! I want to get it started before Bow season opens!I saw the camper video and I thought OMG will they ever quit coming out!LOL! My birds are prettier! As for pics try using image shack?
     

  23. Sep 9, 2009 #10
    HEChicken

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    Quote:I'm glad to hear someone has done this. I saw a trailer recently and my first thought was "Wow, that would be a great base for a chicken coop!" but it wasn't mine and I didn't know if anyone else had ever done this.
     
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