Swing Set converted into A- Frame coop almost completed. Needs windows, trim, roof, ramp and primed

[wvchix]

Is this nesting box okay?

 

[Chicken Junkies]

Wow, you guys did an awesome job converting the swing set into a chicken coop. It looks great!

 

[wvchix]

Wow, you guys did an awesome job converting the swing set into a chicken coop. It looks great!

Thanks. I can't wait until it's finished!

 

[Wise Woman]

That is a great idea. We had a similar swingset, but we took it apart and made an arbor. Love your coop!

 

[JeffOeuf]

Nice re-purposing job!

Check Craig's list for windows. I found four windows that came out of an early 1900's barn for $40 from a guy that does salvage work. I have to strip them and replace the glazing compound, but they're very attractive and cost less than a pane of plex that has no frame to work with. The were originally double-hung (slide up and down), but I'm going to hinge them, with either an indexed prop or a rope and pulley to control amount of airflow.

 

[wvchix]

That is a great idea. We had a similar swingset, but we took it apart and made an arbor. Love your coop!

Thank you!

 

[wvchix]

Nice re-purposing job!

Check Craig's list for windows. I found four windows that came out of an early 1900's barn for $40 from a guy that does salvage work. I have to strip them and replace the glazing compound, but they're very attractive and cost less than a pane of plex that has no frame to work with. The were originally double-hung (slide up and down), but I'm going to hinge them, with either an indexed prop or a rope and pulley to control amount of airflow.

Thanks. That's agreat idea. Post pix of your windows when they're done! I'd love to see them! I'll start searching Craigslist now!

 

[wvchix]

Here is the almost finished coop. We still need to add a few finishing touches as soon as the weather warms up>

 

[ellend]

Wonderful idea! Windows: if you have a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in your area, they have loads of windows, and many odd shapes, also. For vents: Home Depot and Lowes have vents for houses, about $2.00 for small one (about 4" x 8", maybe?) with screen on the inside. Since they're not wide open, but are made with rows of "fins" they will keep rain out. We bought "salesman's sample" (small, in a carry-case frame) for our little bantam coop, as a full-sized window wouldn't fit--from Habitat ReStore.

 

[wvchix]

Here's the second coop we built.