Shed Into A Chicken Coop
Let me show you how simple it is to turn a shed into a chicken coop with a few simple but important things that chickens need. These ideas will work with small or large sheds so you can customize it anyway you want!
We had a shed that we used to store stuff but looking at it one day I realized we didn’t need most of the stuff and it would make a great chicken coop. I thought about doing the work myself, but realized it was beyond my skill set, so I called our handyman. It also needed painting so I thought since I had to paint it anyway, just as well make it pretty. You can find that post here.
First thing I did was clean it out and move all the things we wanted to keep to one side. I wanted a wall built so that 1/3 of the shed could be storage.
First thing we did was install a two pieces of remnant vinyl flooring and a premade cabinet.
I then had him add a wall for the rest of the storage. He added a door with a nice bolt on it and moved the light switch that was already existing. He also added a light to the storage side and we kept the light that was already in the middle. It will be great for a heat lamp in the winter.
We then installed handrails that I ordered from Lowe’s for the roosting poles. He put extra stability in the middle. He also put in simple vents on both sides for extra ventilation.
I knew I wanted two doors. One to stay open in the summer and close in the winter. And then a screen door to let in air. I found this awesome wood door at a vintage shop. It already had the cool handle and hinges. He just cut a hole in the bottom for the chickens to use. I then sketched out what kind of screen door I wanted. I bought the cute stars and corners from Lowe’s and he did the rest.
It was just a wall before then he framed out the door and added the screen door. The wooden door has a hook for when I want it shut and the screen door has automatic closing hinges on it.
I ordered a nesting box off Etsy that doesn’t use straw and the eggs roll into a spot where curious chickens can’t eat them. My new chicks aren’t laying yet so I don’t know if it works yet.
I love how it turned out and the chickens are excited too!
All finished! If you need ideas on making your own chicken scratch, you can find that here. And you can make your own flock block!
