turning this piece of furniture into a coop

[meredithelaine]

I got this giant wardrobe off of Craigslist for free and I'm planning on turning it into a coop.

I live in the city in a very moderate climate -- no real predators or weather concerns to worry about. My last flock lived in a rickety, leaky coop that I built myself (suffice it to say I'm no handyperson) and they did just fine.

What would you do to strengthen it? How would you attach the doors? I'm super-excited about the potential -- it's even got nesting boxes already!

I'm thinking:
corrugated plastic roof
mount one of the doors with a gap covered by hardware cloth for ventilation
maybe add some plywood to the back for more protection

Any other ideas? Has anyone ever done this -- turning furniture into the coop?

Meredith

 

[Galeann]

I got this giant wardrobe off of Craigslist for free and I'm planning on turning it into a coop.

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I live in the city in a very moderate climate -- no real predators or weather concerns to worry about. My last flock lived in a rickety, leaky coop that I built myself (suffice it to say I'm no handyperson) and they did just fine.

What would you do to strengthen it? How would you attach the doors? I'm super-excited about the potential -- it's even got nesting boxes already!

I'm thinking:
corrugated plastic roof
mount one of the doors with a gap covered by hardware cloth for ventilation
maybe add some plywood to the back for more protection

Any other ideas? Has anyone ever done this -- turning furniture into the coop?

Meredith

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I'm excited to see your inspiration become a coop. Looks like ready made nest boxes there.

 

[Gallinarium]

With the doors, they wouldn't be able to get into the boxes. It's too skinny. Personally, I would put it on its back with the doors facing upwards. Cut out some wood from the sides to add vents and a door. Put hardware cloth over the vents. Maybe cut away a small section of the roof and put plexiglass over it for light. Remove the boxes. Just some ideas. Good luck!