Monday, October 6, 2014

The Garden-Roof Coop

The ultimate living-roof birdhouse...


The coop is going into its 5th year and I think it still looks great! The green roof is planted with a variety of winter hardy sedums and succulents and requires little maintenance. I've probably only watered the roof a handful of times (none this year)...

Probably the biggest advantage of a green roof is the insulation it provides. The thick layer of soil and plants absorb the sun and heat - helping the coop stay cool in the summer. In the winter the roof adds a blanket of warmth to my unheated coop.

Chicken Tormentor - Ralph Waldo Emerson
He's never harmed a hen, but he sure enjoys the chase...
And - a living-roof adds a lot of curb appeal to a chicken coop. :)

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