In addition to saving time and money there are several advantages to converting an existing structure into a chicken coop.
Converting metal shed into chicken coop.
How about converting your shed into a chicken coop.
That s plenty of time to convert your shed into a suitable coop for them.
Converting our shed into a chicken coop part 1 when we bought our home last year the previous owners left us this shed in the backyard.
Steps for converting a wooden shed into a chicken coop.
First and foremost a coop needs to be predator proof to protect your flock at night from all the wildlife looking for an easy chicken dinner.
We end up moving the coop sooner than we thought but that s whol.
We would use one of the sheds for a chicken coop but first it needed to be emptied and then moved to the barn area.
The first part of your wooden shed to concentrate on is the doors.
The toy shed conversion an unused metal shed can make a great predator proof chicken coop as shown with this toy shed conversion.
Old or otherwise unused sheds of all shapes and sizes have great potential to be converted into chicken coops as these members have done.
The first step in converting the shed into a coop happens before the shed even arrives.
If you re thinking about a cheap way to build a coop i would suggest grabbing one of these metal sheds to convert into your own chicken coop.
Converting a shed into a chicken coop supply list.
The doors and windows.
We will keep everyone updated on any improvements changes and additions we make and let you know how it holds up long term.
Chickens will need fresh air during the day so build a wire door to insert inside the main door frame.
Level the ground and get materials for elevating the coop off the ground several inches.
Plastic chicken waterer this one works great if your weather is mild.
So far it seems like the metal shed coop is going to work out great for us.
Chicken wire be sure to get a good sturdy wire that will keep your chickens in and predators out.
Metal chicken waterer better for winter months.
You can use 6 x 6 timbers or cinder blocks.