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wizz



Joined: 06 Apr 2005
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 8:54 am    Post subject: new coop - recommendations Reply with quote
    

After many years of sterling service from our original forsham cottage ark build coop (a boughton) it needs serious renovation beyond simple patching up and so we are looking to invest in a new home for our 3 girls. Don't need a run now as a proper pen is under construction.

So... what do we get...? Are the folk who were the original forsham people around (thought i saw something somewhere ... ) or is there anything at the cheap end of the market to be recommended......?

LynneA



Joined: 25 Oct 2006
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Location: London N21
PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We're in the same position.

Howard has plans involving corduline & marine ply, but in the meantime, we're probably going down this route:

https://www.greenfrogdesigns.co.uk/Chicken-Lodge-Medium-p/cg02pi.htm

wizz



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

They look interesting. I had wondered about plastic. Presume the red mite control might be a tad easier using high pressure water spray... though obviously rules out blow torch approaches... However In view of how easily some plastic can degrade had wondered about how long it might last. Would want atleast 10 years from it. That said there are some much cheaper wooden (though no idea about quality) options on ebay - which in economic terms might make better economic sense if I budget for approx 5 years worth of use...

chickenlady



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If I had my time again, I'd go for a shed. Easy to walk into for cleaning out.

madcat



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

West Wight Alpacas have a couple of these , I thought they looked a good alternative to wooden houses.

Ty Gwyn



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 9:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Maybe i could`nt see it,but there did`nt seem to be any dimensions to them Greenfrog sheds,

There have been plenty of shed`s advertised for a certain number of birds,all seem very cramped.

I agree with Chicken Lady,a shed is more versatile.

Nicky cigreen



Joined: 25 Jun 2007
Posts: 9702
Location: Devon, uk
PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 14 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ty Gwyn wrote:
Maybe i could`nt see it,but there did`nt seem to be any dimensions to them Greenfrog sheds,

There have been plenty of shed`s advertised for a certain number of birds,all seem very cramped.

I agree with Chicken Lady,a shed is more versatile.


the dimensions are given in a tab further down
Quote:
DIMENSIONS
Overall Dimensions: 106 (w) x 100 (h) x 137 (d) cm (including ramp, roof overhang and nest boxes)
House Dimensions: 78 (w) x 100 (h) x 100 (d) cm (excluding ramp, roof overhang and nest boxes)
Internal Floorspace: 59 (w) x 80 (d) cm (excluding nest boxes)
Nest Boxes: 2, each 28 (w) x 23-30 (h) x 30 (d) cm (internal measurement)
Ground Clearance: 22.5cm
Perches: 2 perches, each 59cm usable length


I would (and do) go with either converting a shed (or a tool store if you want smaller) or making your own from scratch.

Colin & Jan



Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Posts: 203
Location: Dover, Kent
PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 14 5:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

You could ask on Freecycle and see if anyone has a garden shed they are giving away. With a bit of love and attention and a few 4" nails you could have chicken palace.

Cathryn



Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion
PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 14 8:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I would really like to replace my Forsham Boughton with something very similar and of equal quality. It is really easy to clean out and can be moved around (unlike a shed) so if anyone does come across one please let us know. I bought it second hand, it must be at least fifteen years old now and I am hoping for a few more years out of it.

I am lucky and have had a good one made for me as well. With a mesh floor that is also easy to clean.

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