Rubbermaid Shed Coop Build and Run

[Heffalump]

Looks well! How big is the shed?

 

[snow5164]

Looks well! How big is the shed?

7x7 ... it’s in the first post

 

[snow5164]

Nice conversion

What’s the benefit of having the feeder and waterer in the henhouse as apposed to to the run?

The question I’d ask is where are you? I’m in a cold climate so food and water are in the coop all winter long , water is inside all year ...

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

The question I’d ask is where are you? I’m in a cold climate so food and water are in the coop all winter long , water is inside all year ...

I’m in central New Jersey.
Ok I understand keeping the water in the henhouse during the winter so it doesn’t freeze as fast. But why keep feed in the henhouse?

 

[Heffalump]

Oops sorry! I got distracted looking at the pics!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Nice looking setup!

I do have a question - where is the ventilation in the coop?

 

[Tortoise]

So glad you posted this. That's the same shed I am thinking about getting. Looks good. Did you add any ventilation? I was going to add a couple windows.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Great job! As @Wyorp Rock mentioned , my only concern is ventilation and heat in the hot summer months. Plastic is durable, but you will have to monitor the temperature inside, because those sheds get mighty hot in the sun. I would definitely suggest cutting bigger windows and covering them with hardware cloth for better ventilation. Even in the cold winter months, ventilation is essential in order to prevent frostbite.
Best of luck with your new coop!!!!

 

[rosemarythyme]

I also was going to ask about ventilation but it sure looks nice and the price is great for the size.

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC @mediamst !
Nice conversion...and nice shep pup.

Agrees with the roost surface and ventilation comments.

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