My Little Hoop Coop

[fuzzi]

I was over at BYC looking through articles and threads on hoop coops. Not ONE that had a solid back showed or explained how they attached it.

Maybe I will drill holes and zip-tie it.

I still will have to attach the hardware cloth, too, but I feel better about finding a method that will work.

 

[SageHill]

I was over at BYC looking through articles and threads on hoop coops. Not ONE that had a solid back showed or explained how they attached it.

Maybe I will drill holes and zip-tie it.

I still will have to attach the hardware cloth, too, but I feel better about finding a method that will work.

There are metal zip ties - guessing they would last longer than the plastic ones that dry out and snap in heat and sun.
I haven't tried any yet - but like this....

https://www.amazon.com/JOUGU-Stainless-Locking-Exhaust-Purpose/dp/B09MQNWLCH/ref=sr_1_5?crid=35EK8K7MHFSCK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wh5gb6Ah19BnU4NBoHwvUPlETbJa5tJMtgqFgkxv5wAUD5XMdNywd8kDGXu_JCJRsTr92mI8tLsYok_65ar47XsxHhTp3kdya-YMN_spro400RFAvYbjsfX3NZVGaS9t54nNDTotYLbFtzaNQ7AxL65cifex2TbLKs7nOFbs5jEHm1E783OZSmAuJ0bi1YedPCym2_8Y_IpANt2v663NE10D4GM7BrHy-o3PBs6zfv8.mKYZ7BxlD8pO_KjyGesps6u-mCPW1xAgrMjWIf-olTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=metal%2Bzip%2Bties%2Bheavy%2Bduty%2Boutdoor&qid=1741102373&sprefix=metal%2Bzi%2Caps%2C483&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[fuzzi]

There are metal zip ties - guessing they would last longer than the plastic ones that dry out and snap in heat and sun.
I haven't tried any yet - but like this....

https://www.amazon.com/JOUGU-Stainless-Locking-Exhaust-Purpose/dp/B09MQNWLCH/ref=sr_1_5?crid=35EK8K7MHFSCK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wh5gb6Ah19BnU4NBoHwvUPlETbJa5tJMtgqFgkxv5wAUD5XMdNywd8kDGXu_JCJRsTr92mI8tLsYok_65ar47XsxHhTp3kdya-YMN_spro400RFAvYbjsfX3NZVGaS9t54nNDTotYLbFtzaNQ7AxL65cifex2TbLKs7nOFbs5jEHm1E783OZSmAuJ0bi1YedPCym2_8Y_IpANt2v663NE10D4GM7BrHy-o3PBs6zfv8.mKYZ7BxlD8pO_KjyGesps6u-mCPW1xAgrMjWIf-olTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=metal%2Bzip%2Bties%2Bheavy%2Bduty%2Boutdoor&qid=1741102373&sprefix=metal%2Bzi%2Caps%2C483&sr=8-5&th=1

I used black zip-ties with my first hoop coop 2 years ago). They're all still holding. The black is UV resistant.

 

[SageHill]

I used black zip-ties with my first hoop coop 2 years ago). They're all still holding. The black is UV resistant.

Same ones I use here. Out here they last about a year - LOL I've got broken zip rings all over the place and am constantly picking them up. But I still use black zip ties. Could be my weather is tougher on them - always sunny.

 

[Baymule]

I used black zip-ties with my first hoop coop 2 years ago). They're all still holding. The black is UV resistant.

I think using wire would be a better idea but that’s just me. This is a more permanent coop than mine.

 

[Baymule]

Storm knocked power off. No heat lamps for chicks. I called power company and told a nice lady that I have a bunch of baby chicks and would deeply appreciate anything they could do. I know they are just chickens and people are more important, but I don't want them to die.

The wind blew so hard that the big blue tarp I wrapped the coop in blew out like a huge balloon, then sucked in against the hoop panels. It blew so hard that it rolled the cinder blocks holding the sides down almost to the edges of the tarp. I stomped it down and put them back against the sides of the coop.

It is currently 70F degrees in the coop. Rain has mostly stopped and sun is peeking out, I think it will be ok. I finally opened the door and fed and watered them. I had a plastic cut open feed sack duct taped over the door, trying to seal it from the wind and rain. But somehow just inside the door was a puddle.

I fed the bigger chickens, they have enough water to last them to this evening. There is a dead chicken in there, didn’t want to raise the top to get her out, it can wait.

 

[fuzzi]

Same ones I use here. Out here they last about a year - LOL I've got broken zip rings all over the place and am constantly picking them up. But I still use black zip ties. Could be my weather is tougher on them - always sunny.

Hot and sunny here, too, but humid as well. Might have something to do with them lasting.

When I built the first coop I tried using wire, but I just don't have the strength in my hands to attach it. If/when the ties break I'll replace them.

 

[fuzzi]

When I got home from work I changed into yard clothes, fed and watered the flock, and collected eggs.

Then I looked at the hoop coop and said "Why not? You've got light."

I started drilling holes for the zip-ties, adjusting the cattle panel to fit as much as I was able.

But on the woods/south side there was a little gap at the bottom.

Fixed it!

I sunk a 3" screw through a small piece of 2x4, then into the coop base.

On the opposite side I attached the panel with a 2" screw and washer.

If you look closely on the right you can see where I covered the gap.

South side done.

But the other side was a bit tricky, the cattle panel was not cooperating.

I brought out my reciprocating saw and tried trimming off the extra.

More like chopping than trimming...

I was running out of light, and decided to wait for another day to clean it up. But for all intents and purposes, the back is attached!

 

[SageHill]

When I got home from work I changed into yard clothes, fed and watered the flock, and collected eggs.

Then I looked at the hoop coop and said "Why not? You've got light."

I started drilling holes for the zip-ties, adjusting the cattle panel to fit as much as I was able.
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But on the woods/south side there was a little gap at the bottom.

Fixed it!
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I sunk a 3" screw through a small piece of 2x4, then into the coop base.

On the opposite side I attached the panel with a 2" screw and washer.
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If you look closely on the right you can see where I covered the gap.

South side done.
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But the other side was a bit tricky, the cattle panel was not cooperating.

I brought out my reciprocating saw and tried trimming off the extra.
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More like chopping than trimming...

I was running out of light, and decided to wait for another day to clean it up. But for all intents and purposes, the back is attached!
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Awesomeness!!

 

[Baymule]

Hey! It’s coming right along! It would be a good idea to paint the wood before you go much further. It’s still easy to get to right now.