My Little Hoop Coop

[fuzzi]

I feel better. I accomplished something.

I went outside after 12, removed the upright and its support. And started over.

I placed a 1" board under the bottom of the 2x4 vertical support so it wouldn't make contact with the ground, drilled, then attached three screws. Broke a drill bit, too (to the left).

I placed the panels in position, securing with a couple screws, and redrew the line

I don't have a jigsaw (yet!) so I used our circular saw to cut the panels. As I started cutting bits of wood and dust hit my face. I stopped, replaced the safety glasses with my new goggles, and continued with the cuts..

Redneck make-do saw table

The second cut was easier. I think I had a better idea how to cut along a curve. I trimmed it a tad with my reciprocating saw.

I placed the first panel in place, secured it with a screw, then placed the second panel in its place, slightly overlapping the two. I secured it with a screw and washer, then went to the inside of the coop to create some braces needed to attach the panels.

A couple 1" boards that have been lying around for years were added for bracing. They are level, upright support is plumb.

I then secured the panels with 1 1/4" screws and washers. I used my reciprocating saw to cut off the excess from the top of the upright support.

Not as pretty as the one @Baymule built, but I think it will work. And the chickens won't care!

Next time I will figure out how I want to attach the panels to the cattle panels.

Getting there...

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Getting there...

You're doing great! Following closely because I need to build a green/screen house from panels. Maybe I can learn from yall's experience.

 

[Baymule]

Looking good! You got a lot done!

 

[fuzzi]

Looking good! You got a lot done!

Thank you.

Now, input please: how did you attach the plywood back of your hoop coop to the cattle panels?

 

[SageHill]

Thank you.

Now, input please: how did you attach the plywood back of your hoop coop to the cattle panels?
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No idea since I haven’t made one (yet) but what about the plumbing straps? If that’s what they’re called.

 

[akroberts 1085]

@fuzzi and @Baymule , thank you so much for sharing this. I need to get the material to build 2 of these. You have given me great advice and information. Thank you again for sharing. They look amazing. Great job ladies.

 

[Baymule]

I drove fencing staples , catching the outer wire of the cow panel, into the edge of the plywood, plus 2 staples into the 2x4 supports.
Plumbing straps would work splendidly for this. Or drilling 2 small holes and wiring it together.

 

[Baymule]

@fuzzi and @Baymule , thank you so much for sharing this. I need to get the material to build 2 of these. You have given me great advice and information. Thank you again for sharing. They look amazing. Great job ladies.

That’s why @fuzzi made a new thread for this, instead of putting it in her journal. It makes it easy to find by anyone doing a search for hoop coops.

 

[fuzzi]

I drove fencing staples , catching the outer wire of the cow panel, into the edge of the plywood, plus 2 staples into the 2x4 supports.
Plumbing straps would work splendidly for this. Or drilling 2 small holes and wiring it together.

You and @SageHill both suggested plumbing straps, which was on my possible list.

However, to save money I got the 1/3" panels, so rivets or small bolts would be needed, screws too long. Or perhaps drill holes to wire them together would work.

Thanks.

 

[fuzzi]

That’s why @fuzzi made a new thread for this, instead of putting it in her journal. It makes it easy to find by anyone doing a search for hoop coops.

It was a joint effort.