Using a shipping container for a chicken coop???

[elly12]

Hi everyone!
We've currently got 50 birds (chickens,ducks, and guinea fowl) roaming in their coup. They have a relatively large pen to roam with a tall apricot tree and plenty of shade. I've got a large shed for everyone, with perches, so the foxes don't get them. Any way, as we live on a sheep stud and get so many foxes, we can't have weak aviaries. My question is if we renovate a shipping container will it be alright to house them at night? I was wondering if there will be any health hazards or anything. Has anyone ever tried it? I'm getting a bit addicted to this chicken thing and I need an upgrade anyway
Thanks Everyone!

 

[Percheron chick]

With enough windows and vents go for it. I see plenty of containers converted to offices and they're indestructible.

 

[BellaCassels]

What an interesting idea! Just make sure there's enough ventilation and I bet it would work. Keep us updated!

 

[elly12]

Some photos,

all from google images

 

[MaxwellHouse]

Hi everyone!
We've currently got 50 birds (chickens,ducks, and guinea fowl) roaming in their coup. They have a relatively large pen to roam with a tall apricot tree and plenty of shade. I've got a large shed for everyone, with perches, so the foxes don't get them. Any way, as we live on a sheep stud and get so many foxes, we can't have weak aviaries. My question is if we renovate a shipping container will it be alright to house them at night? I was wondering if there will be any health hazards or anything. Has anyone ever tried it? I'm getting a bit addicted to this chicken thing and I need an upgrade anyway
Thanks Everyone!

Do you do this? I wonder how hot it gets even with windows cut into it.

 

[aart]

Do you do this? I wonder how hot it gets even with windows cut into it.

They are long gone from BYC(Apr 2017)....so don't think you'll get a reply.
Would depend on climate and site specifics.

There's a couple in this thread search, none completed that I can see:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...+container&t=post&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

There's a guy in AU that uses them for coops:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/albums/7117232/

 

[Darthegger]

I'm about to renovate a container. I know this thread is 2017 but, still relevant
In addition to venting I'm adding foam board to help with the heat and extreme cold. Normal Fiberglass insulation won't wonk with the containers with the moisture. I'm just building walls with 2x3, foam board and then plywood I already have or wood from pallets.

 

[brainwaste]

Hi everyone!
We've currently got 50 birds (chickens,ducks, and guinea fowl) roaming in their coup. They have a relatively large pen to roam with a tall apricot tree and plenty of shade. I've got a large shed for everyone, with perches, so the foxes don't get them. Any way, as we live on a sheep stud and get so many foxes, we can't have weak aviaries. My question is if we renovate a shipping container will it be alright to house them at night? I was wondering if there will be any health hazards or anything. Has anyone ever tried it? I'm getting a bit addicted to this chicken thing and I need an upgrade anyway
Thanks Everyone!

Can you update us on your reefer coop?