Using this as a coop... conversion?

[U_Stormcrow]

The "Hoop Coop" has a LOT going for it. I keep looking at them myself, though I have tools, building skills, space, and lots of birds - if anything, the number of birds I have may be the biggest deterrent - but I still think about building one as a "see and be seen" grow out coop, inside the larger run.

They are fast, cheap, efficient uses of space - and light enough that a small one can be transformed into a practical chicken tractor as well.

If I do "goat math" like I've been doing "chicken math" and have to give up the new building entirely to goats, I think a hoop coop for some of the birds will get another look on my property. The only concern remains the number of birds I have - because I free range all day, sorting them in the evening can be annoying.

 

[ThatUserNameAlreadyTaken]

It's hard to add multiple square feet of ventilation 7 square inches at a time (approximate area of a 3" diameter hole).

Why only three inches? I have five-and-one-half inch hole saws.

 

[Raptor Mountain Farm]

I have a shed similar to that. I am new to chickens and refuse to convert it to a coop, even though a friend that has had chickens has recommended. One important thing is the hinges. You will want heavier duty ones than they have. I have had to adjust mine repeatedly and now the doors can't shut tight. I refuse to use mine, which is older, because it would need a whole rebuild to meet my standards. LOL

 

[3KillerBs]

Why only three inches? I have five-and-one-half inch hole saws.

Because that 3" doorknob saw is the one most people have.

5.5" is 23 square inches. A square foot is 144 square inches.

 

[Foxinthehenhouse]

I bought a 8x12 building then added shed roofs off the two sides. Love it!
Did have to add extra ventilation though.

 

[CHlCKEN]

I bought a 8x12 building then added shed roofs off the two sides. Love it!
Did have to add extra ventilation though.
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Beautiful! Unfortunately that’s a bit too large for the space I have to work with.

 

[Tamllp2]

I first purchased a shed to house my chickens
It was much more difficult to ventilate. I decided against using it this year and converted their run into the home/run this year. . I covered it in clear plastic shower curtains for the winter and added two small fabricated houses inside for roosting on cold nights
This was a success for me. The entire run is sand with roosts and nest boxes. The fab houses have wood chips. Loved the ease in keeping clean and dry! Good luck all!