What happens when backyard farming meets Area 51? You get this retro-futuristic chicken coop, complete with flashing lights, curved panels, and one very smug hen perched like she’s the commander of the mothership.
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This isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a functional, weatherproof, predator-proof home for your feathered friends that also happens to look like it’s ready for takeoff.
🛠️ Materials You’ll Need:
- Old satellite dish (or large metal dome)
- Aluminum sheeting for paneling
- Steel tubing or conduit for the base frame
- Weatherproof LED strip lights (bonus: motion-triggered for extra UFO vibes)
- Wire mesh cone for the access ramp (seen in the pic)
- Solar panels (for the off-grid cosmic poultry experience)
- Paint: metallic gray, black accents for windows
🧰 Tools Required:
- Welding gear or heavy-duty clamps and fasteners
- Drill, rivets, screws
- Wire cutters
- Weather-sealing caulk
🚧 Build Overview:
- Frame the Dome
Mount the satellite dish or curved base on metal legs, ensuring it’s elevated for ventilation and cleaning access.
To build the dome frame, use a satellite dish roughly 6–8 feet in diameter as the coop roof. Mount it on four steel legs, each about 5 feet tall, using sturdy brackets to elevate the structure for airflow and easy cleaning underneath. Space the legs evenly in a square or circular base, with cross-bracing for stability. Leave at least 18–24 inches of ground clearance for access and predator protection.
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- Install the Cone Ramp
- Light It Up
Add LED strips around the outer rim and beneath the dome. Program them to pulse or rotate at night for the full alien-landing effect. - Paint & Details
Go full “Roswell aesthetic.” Add fake antennae, fake ports, and maybe even some Martian warning signs for laughs.
🐔 Why Build This?
- Keeps chickens safe from predators
- Weatherproof and durable
- Doubles as yard art
- Conversation piece for years
- Possibly convinces your HOA you’re a bit of a mad genius (in the best way)
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