Repurposed box spring secondary coop

[swampfox440]

Looks like a good job . Good luck !

 

[writerskramp]

Just wanted to share a money saving idea. Lumber prices are nuts right now! I wanted to build a small secondary coop for an outdoor brooder when our new chicks get a little older. This way they can be inside our larger run and near the big hens. We have 4 chicks, so this small size will be just right. We can later use it for anybody that needs to be separated for any reason. We had a queen size box spring to get rid of because we bought a platform base. I stripped it of all fabric, staples and cardboard, then used some 2x3 lumber we had on hand for some skids and ends. I plan to enclose half and leave the other half open as a run. I will add more pictures as I go. Height is 30 inches and width is 27 inches. I could have gone wider, but wanted to use a scrap piece of tin roofing we have, so kept it narrow.

Like your style.. cheep

 

[Krugerrand]

Finished! Just have to add the mama heating pad.

So, I've quoted this thread a bunch .... it might be worth worth writing up article for it in the Tractor Coop section. (especially if you're happy with its functionality)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/tractor-coops.17/