Been getting sucked into Pinterest again. I would l love this coop! Don't love the price though...
http://eartheasy.com...en-coop-planter
Hey Annarchy, could you help me out please? I keep trying to put the image on and its not working...
Urban Chicken Coops
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, Apr 29 2012 03:15 PM
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Posted 29 April 2012 - 03:44 PM
Study that picture a while, figure out how much , dimensions and materials you need and what color paint suits you, and make your own for about 20 % or less if you use recycled materials. ( of that outrageously priced coop. )
Because I looked, and its a nice simple design for 2 -4 hens.
do you want me to see if I can copy and upload the pics of it for you to look at here? because you cant view them?
Because I looked, and its a nice simple design for 2 -4 hens.
do you want me to see if I can copy and upload the pics of it for you to look at here? because you cant view them?
Edited by arby, 29 April 2012 - 04:00 PM.
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 12:01 PM
So the website is called EarthEasy.... Clearly the prices aren't WALLETEASY!!
I do like the idea of the garden space on top. That is something that I could do with my quail cage. I already set lots of flower pots with herbs and lettuce up there. To have an actual raised bed would really increase the yield.
I do like the idea of the garden space on top. That is something that I could do with my quail cage. I already set lots of flower pots with herbs and lettuce up there. To have an actual raised bed would really increase the yield.
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 07:26 PM
Study that picture a while, figure out how much , dimensions and materials you need and what color paint suits you, and make your own for about 20 % or less if you use recycled materials. ( of that outrageously priced coop. )
do you want me to see if I can copy and upload the pics of it for you to look at here? because you cant view them?
I don't have the skilset to build something like that unfortunately, arby. Or know anyone for that matter.. And thanks on the picture offer. I can see them, I just wanted to see if they could be put into the post so others could.
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 08:36 PM
I used to, lol It doesn't seem too difficult though if you get someone to help? Maybe someone will drop out of the clouds with lumber and supplies and a set of plans! Yea, that would be nice wouldn't it?
Incredible price tag on that site however!
Incredible price tag on that site however!
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 01:14 PM
Look on youtube, they have lots of homemade chicken coops that roll and how to do it. Some pretty good ideas!Been getting sucked into Pinterest again. I would l love this coop! Don't love the price though...
http://eartheasy.com...en-coop-planter
Hey Annarchy, could you help me out please? I keep trying to put the image on and its not working...
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Posted 10 May 2012 - 04:58 AM
HOW MUCH !!!!
Very sorry. But at that price I would want a converted garden shed at the least. Also not sure how sturdy it would be with a dirty great tub of Earth on the top. Plus they mention the insulative properties of the roof and leave big gaps in the sides. Plus it looks like cleaning would be a b*tch. Forget it..
Very sorry. But at that price I would want a converted garden shed at the least. Also not sure how sturdy it would be with a dirty great tub of Earth on the top. Plus they mention the insulative properties of the roof and leave big gaps in the sides. Plus it looks like cleaning would be a b*tch. Forget it..
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Posted 10 May 2012 - 07:23 PM
No worries Ann. I must have missed the free shipping part...I'm going to pull out my checkbook right now...... 
Ogre, I still like the idea of the usage of space...there are lightweight growing mediums I believe....
Ogre, I still like the idea of the usage of space...there are lightweight growing mediums I believe....
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:50 AM
Make it like a chicken tractor with no bottom, use peat moss in the planter..... attach removable shutters... and viola... 
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 10:47 AM
Not sure about US prices, but I don't think there's £100 worth of wood in the construction. Your paying for the twee idea of having a raised bed above your chooks.
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 11:37 AM
I think it would make a great cat house in the yard around here, lollll...... with critters that like to eat them, they might enjoy the view with some protection from the other critters outside.... Grow Catnip above and it would be their haven for sure!
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Posted 20 May 2012 - 11:06 AM
Been getting sucked into Pinterest again. I would l love this coop! Don't love the price though...
http://eartheasy.com...en-coop-planter
Hey Annarchy, could you help me out please? I keep trying to put the image on and its not working...
Grow herbs on the top, do a set of tire taters nearby and it's One Stop Shopping for dinner.
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