Monday, April 15, 2024

Easy Pull Large Hoop Coop Design

We have talked about having a grow-out coop/pen for our spring pullets that we can also use for broiler chickens (not at the same time) and would not require a tractor to move it every week. 

It has come together.  Used lighter weight wire since, #1, we don't plan to use it during the winter months, and #2, the hope is that it can be pulled more easily if it doesn't weigh too much.  The chicken wire over the top is not great, and would easily let some predators inside, but we plan to have that all covered with plastic tarps for shade and rain protection.  We will need to experiment some, to figure out the best way to deal with a cover depending on the seasons and weather conditions.  

Still some things to resolve. 

Gluing the PVC drainage pipes together

16 foot 3/4" PVC pipes for arch with wood support braces

Attach hardwarecloth to wood supports and base.

Hardwarecloth on both sides

Attach Fiberglass Roofing as walls, frame door and wrap chickenwire over the PVC Arches for support.

Looking through the wire at the inside back wall

Looking through the wire at the inside front wall