I can post more detailed pictures if these are no use. A friend of a friend of a friend etc. donated me this chicken coop, but there are parts missing (that's no problem, I hope to reinforce it anyway), but I am trying to find out what parts exactly might be missing and how to assemble it correctly (manual, dimensions etc.) I think I have the basic shape of it correct - I have just used masking tape to temporarily hold it together while I figure it out. the door on the inside of the run slides open, but it can't be correct where I have it, as it blocks the sliding floor from going in. if I flip it upside down, the ramp/steps that the chickens use to get up is crazy steep, or if I flip it so that the door and the pulley thing are on the outside, then I couldn't get in to pull it open each morning..
Hopefully I've explained it well enough for people to understand.
Hopefully somebody has the manual for this it can show me what is missing from this model (egg box etc)
4 Comments
Xolipher@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 13d
It looks like this unit here: https://www.yes4pets.com.au/products/yes4pets-green-large-chicken-coop-rabbit-hutch-ferret-guinea-pig-cage-hen-chook-cat-kitten-house
Looks like the hinges for the run door are installed inverted. That may be all that you need to fix to get it to close. (https://www.yes4pets.com.au/cdn/shop/files/CC214.alt_2.jpg?v=1730286090&width=600)
Babalugats@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 13d
Thanks for that, that's great. I had found similar, but not the exact model. Hopefully I can find out what the box size is the missing roof panel should be easy enough, as the perches too.
Any Idea what this thing is called, like a giant key? https://abclive1.s3.amazonaws.com/ec5f8cdf-6b7b-4e5a-aec7-9f4d9094d1ef/productimage/10078_HOLLY___59___L.jpg
EDIT - Thanks to that link I got it.. 😀 that's some sort of bar for pulling open the door, so the door should actually be on the outside (inside the run). which didn't make sense to me without that bar.
Xolipher@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 12d
I couldn't find the manual, so my best assessment is that there is some sort of latch that can be opened and locked for that door in the run. You can check the run door to see if there is a hole along the side which will help with the orientation. If there does not appear to be a latching mechanism you might be able to get a small piece of wood, with a hole drilled through, to the side of the run door as well as the bottom of the run and that 'key' can be inserted to keep it closed. I don't think you will need that 'key' specifically though, just a long wooden or medal dowel that can be fashioned and is thin enough to fit through the existing hole from the outside to reach and secure the door closed.
Wishing you the best in your project there!
Babalugats@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 11d
That's great, thanks I think I have it now, I should be good from here on in.. 🥴 - with regards to building the coop, not sure about the rest though.. Thanks again.