Corrugated metal roof chicken coop

I'm getting ready to cut corrugated steel roofing for my small coop. Here is an edited picture from the seller of the plans I'm using as my guide. The...

My chicken coops have always had metal roofs, and now I’m trying out metal siding, on the grounds that I want anything I build to last 20 years without maintenance, and the exterior plywood I’ve been using doesn’t deliver that. [Update: Seven years after writing this blog post, the corrugated metal walls are holding up … Continue reading "Metal Siding on Chicken Coops"

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Hello all! I'm new here and new with raising chickens too! We are excited about this. I started to build a chicken coop out of pallet wood and we want to...

Before we fell upon this beautiful plastic corrugated roofing, we started to install old school corrugated tin. The tin might have looked rustic; however, it made it a dark, dingy, cave like space that I HATED. The plastic makes it look so nice, especially when the sun shines through. It provides protection from the sun but still gives the flock the bright sunlight they need. It also gives them immunity from overhead predators and rainy days.

I need to build a second coop so we can get more chickens. I've been looking at all of my options. I'm wondering if anyone has converted a metal shed into...

I decided last year that I wanted chickens and I was surprised that my husband agreed. I did not want to spend a ton of money on this new venture of mine so I wanted to find ways to make this venture a reality without hurting our budget. The...

Hobbit house chicken coop made out of a wooden electrical wire spool, Sealed and stained with a corrugated metal roof.

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Hello, I am getting chicks next week and want to start working on the coop that I will transfer them into when they are ready. I currently have a metal...

Hi! Facilities Manager here! Yes, writing again. This time with exciting information. Well, it's not edge-of-seat stuff, but it is good...

Made from old cedar fence boards and the top si is an old headboard with a tin roof. Couple bantam cochins hanging out on the front porch.

Jersey Silkies | Lavern Clarke on Instagram: "Today I spend my day trying to get an early start on winterizing our chicken coop,with plastic is an effective way to keep your flock warm and dry during the cold months. Here are some tips to help you do it: Why Use Plastic? Plastic sheeting or tarps can provide: 1. Wind protection 2. Water resistance 3. Insulation 4. Easy cleanup 5. Provide natural light. Materials Needed: 🐣🥶Plastic sheeting or tarps (6-8 mil thickness)from Home Depot…

In fact I was reading the article about the best treats for chicken, and suddenly an idea came into my mind. I have bought such hardware cloth (not sure if...

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Now that we’re through the big holiday I thought I’d catch you up on several projects that happened around the house in the past few…

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When your chickens don’t have the proper material in their run, it can cause problems for you and them. When we first got chickens we didn’t know what would be the best material. We use…