Considering partitioning shed for coop

[Fox2112]

So we are considering partitioning a shed so that we can store the usual tools and lawn mower on one side and fashion a chicken coop on the other. The coop side already has its own window, full size door and we will make modifications regarding ventilation, roosts, nesting box, chicken door, but I'm mostly concerned about whether or not it would be okay to house motorized equipment (riding mower, snow blower, small motorized tools) which utilize gasoline and oil in the same building as
chickens. We are careful and there isn't a need to keep gas cans in there as we have a garage, but do you think there are still residual fumes on the equipment that would pose a threat?
Any thoughts?

 

[aart]

As long as you don't run the engines in the coop/shed,
they are not leaking their volatile fluids,
AND you have the adequate ventilation that the birds need anyway,
it should be fine.

Another consideration, everything in the coop shed that is not regularly handled will become covered with a thick dust.

 

[Fox2112]

Thank you for your response! We quickly decided to scrap the idea, but I am still curious, nonetheless. Thanks also for the link on ventilation. In planning our coop and we want to make sure there is enough passive ventilation for the winter when the adjustable windows wont be opened.

 

[song of joy]

Sheds work beautifully for chicken coops. We partitioned a 10 x 14 foot shed into a 10x10 foot section (main roosting, feeding, watering area) and a 4x10 foot section (integration area, broody hen area). When the smaller section is not being used for broody hens or chick brooding/integration, it can be opened up for the entire flock to use. It is so versatile!

 

[JMotuzick]

I agree with art... I would also add that you can fully separate the 2 sections. Full wall right up to the rafters any holes between can be calked. This should keep 99%of the dust down.

 

[lazy gardener]

You could also install a vapor barrier in the partition between coop and tool/equipment storage. I would also be sure not to store any herbicide/pesticides in the shed. I find that passing through those aisles in garden centers sets my respiratory system on fire.

 

[lazy gardener]

I agree with art... I would also add that you can fully separate the 2 sections. Full wall right up to the rafters any holes between can be calked. This should keep 99%of the dust down.

 

[aart]

Thank you for your response! We quickly decided to scrap the idea, but I am still curious, nonetheless. Thanks also for the link on ventilation. In planning our coop and we want to make sure there is enough passive ventilation for the winter when the adjustable windows wont be opened.

YVW.
Curious why you decided to scrap?
Oh, you must have read the ventilation link in my signature, read them all

 

[Fox2112]

We decided to build the coop using a shed design and to keep the existing shed as is.
Thanks for the help!