Want your opinions!

[ChickChickHorray]

We currently have a pre-fab coop from TSC and we are praying it stays up thru winter! Looking at sheds that we can convert to a nice coop- wondering thoughts on wood vs the plastic ones or vinyl siding? Would love to see pictures of converted sheds. We are on a tight budget but want to go as large as possible so this decision is a big one- this coop/ shed has to last more than one year! Are the plastic sheds hotter in summer than wood? Do either choice have problems with ventilation? Has anyone had a serious problem with using a shed turned coop? Problems with wasps putting nests in wood sheds? Carpenter bees? Mites? Newbies so any thought is appreciated!
We are in West Tn, Zone 7

 

[Notaneggspurt]

What general area are you in?

 

[ChickNanny13]

Yes, what is your location ... You may want to update your profile with your location, helps us know when responding your possible weather conditions & predators and time zone.

 

[123RedBeard]

The cheapest way to get a shed is buy a used one like off Craigslist ... Or build it yourself with re-purposed materials ... even building with new materials ... is cheaper than buying ready-made.

Wood would be easier to modify than the plastic ... ventilation is very important ...

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Do you have an old tin garden shed? They work if you have the time to insulate and do all that to it

 

[ChickChickHorray]

What general area are you in?

We’re in West Tn, Zone 7. I updated the post to include it

 

[ChickChickHorray]

Yes, what is your location ... You may want to update your profile with your location, helps us know when responding your possible weather conditions & predators and time zone.

We’re in West Tennessee, Zone 7, I updated the post to include it. Thanks!

 

[Stockpilejoy]

I have always loved the idea of a plastic hen house made out of a storage shed with windows since walk- in is my preferred choice... But it would be a pricey figure. Plastic seems so easy to clean with less an issue with mites than the wood. I would love to find a cheap used little tike home and convert it into a hen house adding hardware cloth for windows and a roosting bar..I bet I could even manage to get a drop board in there. Thinking the convert process would be so much fun. If I move I plan on going plastic. My coops now are wood.

 

[ChickChickHorray]

I have always loved the idea of a plastic hen house made out of a storage shed with windows since walk- in is my preferred choice... But it would be a pricey figure. Plastic seems so easy to clean with less an issue with mites than the wood. I would love to find a cheap used little tike home and convert it into a hen house adding hardware cloth for windows and a roosting bar..I bet I could even manage to get a drop board in there. Thinking the convert process would be so much fun. If I move I plan on going plastic. My coops now are wood.

Do you have a lot of problems with mites in your wood coop? Is the wood coop super difficult to clean? Thanks!

 

[Nardo]

Hi, Try this link.And ignore the ones with my avatar (the barred rock up close) because those are reviews on the articles and not actually the articles.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/48198225/?q=playhouse&t=ams_article&o=date