iandjsmum Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Has anyone got any good ideas for a simple, temporary chicken house? Has anyone considered turning a compost bin into one?! I've noticed it has a perfect little opening.... Any ideas much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It has been done I believe on the "other" forum but i would have reservations myself. Too cold in winter and too warm in summer - I spose it would depend on how temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I wouldnt use one personally, apart from not having a floor it would be cold in the winter and warm in the summer I might be tempeted to use one without a door as a shelter or dustbath in a run In the summer a cat carrier makes a good temporary house, in the winter or summer a rabbit hutch is a good bet and they can be picked up quite cheaply on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I used a cat carrier as a temporary sleeping area (within the walk in run, because it would not be safe against a fox/cat attack) in for a sick chook in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I might be tempeted to use one without a door as a shelter or dustbath in a run Absolute genius. Now I know what to do with my doorless compost bin. I shall transform it into a covered dustbath. I wouldn't use one as anything more than very temporary accommodation for all the reasons stated. Plus they are not terribly robust, and a determined predator wouldn't find it too much of a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
