Shed to Coop Conversion Help Needed

[aart]

scraping the moss off and laying a new layer of 2x4 on the roof to give it a overhang and a new tin roof would be easy

That it would...would still remove the old shingles and cut some vents in the roof.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I think I’ll change the shingles out for a new roofing material. Maybe corrugated plastic roofing.

 

[aart]

I think I’ll change the shingles out for a new roofing material. Maybe corrugated plastic roofing.

Build a strong frame to attach it to, so it holds the snow load.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Build a strong frame to attach it to, so it holds the snow load.

That is definitely a must as I’m generally hit with 1 foot of snow in the winter. I think that replacing the roof is what I will do.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Here’s a picture of my “old” run. The arrows are pointing to the roof frame. Boy was it heavy.

 

[aart]

Did you build that run....where is it now?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Yup I built it . I sold it to my family friend when I had to rehome my previous flock. I’m building another one the same size and I’m using the same corrugated roofing panels for the roof for the new run.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

The new run will be built out of 2”x3”s instead of 2”x4”s and will be assembled from 4 foot wide panels that are 6 feet tall, except for the front wall which will be 7 feet tall.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

So my mom just sent me pictures that she took of my aunt’s shed and I have to say the shed isn’t looking too good
As you can see in the circled areas there is rot and the doors are sagging

This next side has the whole side rotted away and you can see that the wood on the shed doors is peaking and the doors will likely need to be replaced

The back has moss growing on it and it’s rotted and there’s a whole in the lower right corner

This is the best side out of the whole shed

The shed was locked so I don’t even know what the interior looks like! If I decide to restore this shed it will take a lot of time and funds—all walls will have to be replaced with plywood and some exterior of some sort. The roof is going to be replaced regardless so I thought bk I’m going to reside and possibly refloor this shed. My aunt’s shed is sitting on cinder blocks which I will take when I go to clean out her yard for her. The wooden fencing looks in bad condition as well.

 

[72Chevelle]

Hi there, we did a similar thing. We used an old existing shed. It works great and its plenty of space for the chickens. I suggest cleaning and repainting the shed first thing to keep moisture from causing damage and to prohibit mold. Also, be careful where you cut in your windows. I made sure none of the windows and ventilation I cut in were directly in line with the roosting bars we added. Good luck!

Just saw your most recent photos. You're probably better off framing a new shed yourself and raising it up off the ground than to use that old thing.