Rubbermaid big max shed as coop - BackYard Chickens I have a 7'x7' Rubbermaid storage shed, next to the deck I want to put a run under I could, in theory, cut a pop door for the hens, add more ventilation to the shed, and use it as a chicken coop for my 6 chicks-soon-to-be-chickens Here is a photo of the shed It's about 40' from my house
Rubbermaid Storage Shed as Coop - BackYard Chickens Im looking to repurpose a plastic shed we have into a duck coop I'm converting a new Rubbermaid resin (plastic) storage shed into my coop (the chickens are already in it; I'm just continuing to fix it up the way I want it), and I thought I'd share some photos for anyone who might be interested
Plastic Shed Chicken Coop | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens I looked all over the internet and, as good as the idea seemed, I couldn't find anything about making a coop out of plastic There were a lot of people asking about how to convert a plastic shed (Rubbermaid, Suncast, etc ) into a coop, but not many answers I did find a handful of pre-made ones on Amazon made by Formex, but they seemed REALLY
The scoop on a Rubbermaid Big Max coop - BackYard Chickens The shed went together in a couple of hours and seems sturdy and secure enough I added some ventilation and a pop door before assembly since the pieces were easier to modify in the shop before assembly Despite cutting numerous holes in the structure, I made a point of not breaching the envelope of the structure with fasteners whenever possible
Converting resin shed to coop. How to mod it? I am attaching a photo of the shed that I am looking at (or one similar) I know I need to add a pop door, vents, and roosts as well as nest boxes - maybe an extra window or two I know how to use a hammer and nails, a screwdriver, sander, a jig saw, paint brush, etc Oh, forgot, I know how to use a nail gun and a pneumatic stapler too
Putting a window in Resin Shed - BackYard Chickens I would like to know if someone has put a window in their plastic resin shed (used as a chicken coop) I am going to put a window in but someone elses photos would be helpful as far as framing it out I have the hole cut to accommodate the window but I would like to see photos of how they dealt with the edge of the blow moulded panels
Another Rubbermaid Shed Conversion Coop - BackYard Chickens I then bought a 7x7 Rubbermaid shed (and tried to cancel *that* order a few hours later in a 4am sleepless anxiety spree), but Lowe's wouldn't let me cancel the shed so by golly, we're gonna make it work And then there it was, a 350lb palleted box of glory in my driveway
Rubbermaid shed to coop conversion ;) - BackYard Chickens The Rubbermaid sheds are super easy to assemble We screwed the run into the shed and used a doggie door for the chicks to get in and out I love being able to walk into the shed I think it could work for you The shed was much easier than the run to assemble I got the idea for the shed from a thread on BYC
Rubbermaid type shed in winter - insulation needed? No, I dont insulate my shed which it is a Royal Outdoor vinyl shed, pretty much like Rubbermaid If they have a hollow core or honeycombed core, they do not need insulation Do put plenty of shavings on floor and if you like, some grass hay for them to scratch up and keep themselves busy Give a handful of scratch before they go to bed
Small Coop Substitute? Rubbermaid Shed (PICS) Store all your garden equipment and more in this horizontal shed by Rubbermaid $198 54 Rubbermaid 135-Gallon Horizontal Storage Shed: Ideal storage solution for tools or other outdoor equipment and accessories Hinged roof with prop bar Tough, durable floors Lockable doors Molded-in groove for one shelf; shelf not included