Plastic Storage Container Coop?! *Pics*

[Wolftalk]

Okay, Im looking to build a small coop. Then I came across this:

So BYCers.... what do you think? do-able? Have any of you done this? Does it work well? With the right kind of ventalation and all?

THANK YOU GUYS!!!!! BYC rocks!!

 

[Imp]

It is very doable. Looks like you did a nice job.
Is the back end open to the run? Will that be a problem with rain or wintertime?
I did the same kind of thing only with a larger rubbermaid shed. You can see my BYC page for pictures.

Imp

 

[elmo]

Um, where's the ventilation?

It's going to be pitch dark in there, too, without windows of any kind. I would imagine you'd have a hard time getting the chickens to go in there at night, since birds usually hate going inside completely dark enclosures.

 

[annie3001]

inventive!!! i would probably pop a hole here or there, for venting. Looks like a nice size for just 3 small chickens. I would not get anymore than that tho.

 

[urban escapee]

I did the same this with the buckets for nesting boxes, but I cut a hole in the wall and popped them through so I didnt lose any space on the inside. You can use the expanding foam to fill in any gaps

 

[chicmom]

Great idea! You did a good job......I may steal your idea! haha

 

[Wolftalk]

Okay well first off thank you guys for all your suggestions, second i didnt build the coop in the pics above, i found it in the internet

third, there would half to be a number of things id have to change due to my extremely diverse climate, and my birds needs. All my birds will/have a heat/light sorce in thier coop. Also the run will be sturdier and covered, becuase i happen to know the cyotes in my area like chicken for dinner:/. I think if i do this right, it might work! Oh and i wouldnt have any more than about 4 birds in there. Maybe a roo too. What else should i know before i go and do this?

Thank you!!!

 

[ALRwild]

Very interesting! It is a good idea, but the coop could use some ventilation.