I finally saw a chicken coop made from an old shipping container

Visited a small farm near Salem, Oregon, and they turned a 20-foot container into a coop with built-in nesting boxes. The farmer said it's predator-proof and stays cool in summer, which got me thinking about different building ideas. Has anyone else tried using something unusual like this for their flock?

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margaret_flores175mo ago

Just need to add some chickens to my old storage unit. Instant farm.

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holly_williams5mo ago

Oh man, that's a really bad idea... chickens need way more than a storage unit. They need sunlight, fresh air, and space to scratch around. That dark, closed space would make them sick really fast.

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charlesowens5mo ago

That sounds like a health code violation waiting to happen.

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