drdoct
Songster
We're trying to plan ahead for when this spring's chicks are old enough to go into a coop. Right now, we're using a Tractor Supply Premade coop and it fits 5-6 chickens. The problem is there is no room to feed them etc. Like everyone, we want more chickens! Here's a picture, excuse the cat he's harmless to them.
Went to Home Depot to get materials to build a simple 4x8 coop and nearly fell over. Complete sticker shock. So I have an old shed that I've been using to store junk and stuff like a blown up lawnmower. Don't ask my why. I'm thinking... this could be a usable coop and have a little storage and still be able to feed them inside. I plan on cutting some rectangular openings up near the break of the roof part to create more air flow. The building will be moved over to where the chickens are now which is in a shaded area. I live in Georgia so HOT Summers. I would like to have an Auto door and don't plan on having a run for them because they free range. Here are some pictures. Any ideas are appreciated. Unsure if I need access from outside to laying boxes since they're only in there at night and to lay. Should be plenty of time to go in and collect eggs. I also will have to reinforce the bottom where the floor connects to the wall and of course put hardware cloth over every opening.
Went to Home Depot to get materials to build a simple 4x8 coop and nearly fell over. Complete sticker shock. So I have an old shed that I've been using to store junk and stuff like a blown up lawnmower. Don't ask my why. I'm thinking... this could be a usable coop and have a little storage and still be able to feed them inside. I plan on cutting some rectangular openings up near the break of the roof part to create more air flow. The building will be moved over to where the chickens are now which is in a shaded area. I live in Georgia so HOT Summers. I would like to have an Auto door and don't plan on having a run for them because they free range. Here are some pictures. Any ideas are appreciated. Unsure if I need access from outside to laying boxes since they're only in there at night and to lay. Should be plenty of time to go in and collect eggs. I also will have to reinforce the bottom where the floor connects to the wall and of course put hardware cloth over every opening.