Would this work for a coop?

[ccrichard]

I have been searching Craigslist looking for something I could use for a coop. I saw this ad this morning and was wondering what your thoughts would be on using this for a coop.

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bab/1814428588.html

Thanks for you comments and suggestions.

 

[crazy chook]

That would make a great coop but it may be a little cheaper to purchase a coop made specifically for chickens.

 

[joebryant]

Offer them $300-$500 if they will deliver it to you. Betcha they'll take it.

 

[ccrichard]

Crazy choke - This is the one that I have been looking at http://www.horizonstructures.com/Details.asp?List=1&Product=6 and it starts at $2,495.00 delivered. That's why I thought this might work and then add the "chicken modifications" of course the carpet would have to go lol. I am in South Florida and am concerned about having a structure that could handle high winds.

 

[joebryant]

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I did a map search to see where Loxahatchee, FL, is. You don't need all that. Your chickens will be better off with a more open coop inside a large,well-built RUN with a sand floor and completely enclosed with 1/2-inch hardware cloth.

ETA Put in the shade of a tree if you have one; otherwise, make some by placing a large tarp over a section of the run.

 

[ccrichard]

Thanks joebryant - they are currently housed in a completely open coop with hardware cloth all around no run as they free range all day. It has a roof that protects from the rain and a dogloo to hide in if it gets too stormy. Maybe I should just try to find someone to expand the current coop to accommodate about 15 chickens?

 

[joebryant]

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Yep, y'all Rebels are luckier'n than us Yankees with cold, colder, and coldest winters.
ETA See My BYC Page for run ideas and coop stuff you don't need.

 

[ccrichard]

I may not need it but your coop and run is fantastic!!! I won't show my chickens, they would call me a slum lord.

 

[joebryant]

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They'd call you worse than that if you stuck them in a coop like mine to slow cook.