What do I do to get my coop moved??

[akostka1988]

Hey everyone I just found out my landlord has decided to not renew leases for any of their properties which means I’ll be moving out by mid June. I have to move in with family thanks to covid killing my job there’s no way I can save up for a deposit for a new place. Anyways with that being said I will also have no money to make a new coop and I’ve been allowed to bring my chickens to the new place but now the issue is getting the coop moved. My dad helped build it and it’s a SOLID coop. It’s got framing, flooring, and even it’s own fancy metal roofing. It’s 6ft x 4ft so there’s no way I can personally move it myself. The good news is the run can easily be detached and the nesting boxes can be removed. Can I just hire a moving company or is this a specialty thing??

 

[RubelliteRose]

You could contact companies in your area that build sheds. Some of them may also offer shed moving services.

 

[Aunt Tat]

If you're moving within the same area, you might post an "SOS" on Nextdoor.com. Someone in your neighborhood might have the equipment needed so they could move your coop, and there's a Facebook site called "Virginia Backyard Chickens" who may have someone in your area who could help.

And if WORSE comes to WORSE there's always "Craigslist"

Good luck. Stay well.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

If you've got a few strong hands a 6'x4' coop could well fit into a 10' uhaul rented for one day to the tune of about $100 where I live. We moved our 8'x4' coop 100' across the yard with 6 people. Many hands makes light work.

 

[rosemarythyme]

There are specialty "shed movers" and often shed companies can refer you to one, if not flat out move it themselves.

 

[3KillerBs]

6x4 ought to be moveable by hand and a trailer or pickup if you can round up half a dozen strong lifters.

This coop is 4x4, heavily over-engineered, and can be moved by 4 people on the carrying bars.

I forget exactly what the hardware to slide the 2x4's through is, but it's a common piece readily available at any hardware or lumber store.

 

[MissE]

Find some teenage or young guys. They are easily motivated by food. Have them lift it onto a trailer for you, and then stuff their bellies with food. Don't forget to send them home with cookies. My son's buddies were always willing to help with things like hauling a chest freezer down the basement steps or relocating railroad ties when I employed this method.

 

[3KillerBs]

Find some teenage or young guys. They are easily motivated by food. Have them lift it onto a trailer for you, and then stuff their bellies with food. Don't forget to send them home with cookies. My son's buddies were always willing to help with things like hauling a chest freezer down the basement steps or relocating railroad ties when I employed this method.

Yes, this often works well.

Assistance in lifting heavy stuff can often be sourced from scout troops, church youth groups, and church men's groups.

Homemade pizza is a powerful motivator.

 

[akostka1988]

If you're moving within the same area, you might post an "SOS" on Nextdoor.com. Someone in your neighborhood might have the equipment needed so they could move your coop, and there's a Facebook site called "Virginia Backyard Chickens" who may have someone in your area who could help.

And if WORSE comes to WORSE there's always "Craigslist"

Good luck. Stay well.

I luckily have til mid June to move I’m just trying to get all my ducks in a row and at least get a financial picture before I do move

 

[akostka1988]

Find some teenage or young guys. They are easily motivated by food. Have them lift it onto a trailer for you, and then stuff their bellies with food. Don't forget to send them home with cookies. My son's buddies were always willing to help with things like hauling a chest freezer down the basement steps or relocating railroad ties when I employed this method.

i have considered that but it has to go 1.5hrs south so it’s not just a move around the corner situation