Removeable roost/droppings box

[Opa]

I have been using this type of roost/droppings box for some time and I can attest to the fact that it is easy to use and cut down on cleaning time for the coops. I just put a little wood shavings in the bottom.

Rather than making one roost the length of the coop I make two. It's much easier to handle.

 

[TipsyDog]

Great idea! We were just going to install the big girl roost in our new coop this weekend. Yours looks easy to clean. I was going to install a 2x4 the length of the coop and a poop board 4" below it. I'll have to think about your idea now.

 

[socks]

interesting...is that metal sheeting at the bottom??? and is it removeable from the box??? By the way, love your avatar Opa!

 

[Opa]

I'm sorry I didn't offer a better explanation of what I built. I used a piece of galvanized sheet metal 24x36 I purchased at Home Depot. I bent a 1 1/2" 90 degree leg on each side. I cut 2 pieces of 1x4 21 inches long that sits inside the ends of the box. 2 pieces of 1x4x36 completes the box and is attached on the outside of the metal box. A 1/4x1x22 1/2 strip is attached to the bottom at the ends. Now the sheet metal is completely trapped by wood. A few pan head screws attach the long side legs to the 1x4 sides.

 

[socks]

Thanks for the details!

 

[Zahboo]

That's awesome

 

[tragic59]

That is slick. I love the fact that the roost acts like a handle making it even easier to move around.

 

[Booswalia]

What a great idea.