Shed to Coop Conversion Help Needed

[Brahma Chicken5000]

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!

Thank you. So the windows should be higher than the roosts?

 

[72Chevelle]

Thank you. So the windows should be higher than the roosts?

I'm no expert. We've only had chickens for a year now, but I have my windows a couple of feet above the roosts to try and keep any wind off of the girls. I also put vents in lower to the ground, but they have vent covers to minimize drafts. We made it through a bitterly cold winter with no frostbite so I'm hoping we designed the layout well.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I'm no expert. We've only had chickens for a year now, but I have my windows a couple of feet above the roosts to try and keep any wind off of the girls. I also put vents in lower to the ground, but they have vent covers to minimize drafts. We made it through a bitterly cold winter with no frostbite so I'm hoping we designed the layout well.

I’ll keep that in mind when I start the build. Thanks again for the tips.