Vinyl Shed to Coop conversion is done!

[louieloui]

Well, almost done... I still need to add nesting boxes and the watering system (I'm using the gravity fed nipple system from Temtek), but the guineas are in it and loving it thus far. As soon as our newest additions feather out we'll be introducing the chickens to their new home as well!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=60320

 

[Imp]

Very nice.

Imp

 

[columbiacritter]

Your run looks nifty, but I don't see anythign to keep something from digging right under it? A coon or a skunk can dig fast and be in that run in a few minutes time. Since it's up already the buried wire approach is probably out. I'd be putting a hardware cloth apron out 2 ft alll the way around includign around the coop itself.

 

[louieloui]

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We did an apron of hardware cloth around the run that extends out between 1-2', it's just already buried (I forgot to take pics of it unburied).

It does extend to the sides of the coop somewhat, just not all the way around it. I may do that, though.

 

[CoyoteMagic]

I checked out one of these sheds this weekend. They are really nice. Great job!

 

[GSDBESTK9]

This is the post I was looking for!!! We are considering converting a vinyl shed we don't use into a coop and this post helps a lot with ideas!! Thank you!!!!

 

[GSDBESTK9]

Oh! I forgot to ask you. Where do you live? Are you concerned with cold winters?? I'm in Maryland and using a vinyl shed concerns me when it comes to insulating for the winter. Have you had any problems???