Rubbermaid Shed Coop Build and Run

[aart]

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

Agrees with the roost surface and ventilation comments.

Where in this world are you located?
Climate is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, then it's always there!

 

[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?

 

[mediamst]

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 am in Illinois. I will add to profile.

 

[aart]

1. you may want another nesting box as that is too little for 5 chickens 2. I would recommend putting the food & water outside since it will make a big mess and smell.

2 nests are fine for the 5 (but am guessing there are 6) birds I see,
1 nest for every 3-5 birds is a pretty good rule of thumb.

That feeder and waterer are pretty much spill proof.
I keep my feed and water inside the coop too,
keeps the wild birds and the weather out of the feed.

 

[mediamst]

Welcome to BYC!
I love your set-up but just a few tips: 1. you may want another nesting box as that is too little for 5 chickens 2. I would recommend putting the food & water outside since it will make a big mess and smell. Other then that, I think it is perfect!

Thanks,

I have another box just like the others but haven’t installed yet. Wanted to make sure of layout before I put the last one up

 

[mediamst]

Looks well! How big is the shed?

7X7

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Welcome to BYC!
I love your set-up but just a few tips: 1. you may want another nesting box as that is too little for 5 chickens 2. I would recommend putting the food & water outside since it will make a big mess and smell. Other then that, I think it is perfect!