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| File:IMG 20150406 155814.JPG| Fig 3: Chicken Keeper (Nesting box w/ attached roaming area) | | File:IMG 20150406 155814.JPG| Fig 3: Chicken Keeper (Nesting box w/ attached roaming area) | ||
Revision as of 19:07, 3 May 2015
Abstract
Team Chickengie is a group of students from Humboldt State University Engineering 215 that have worked with Zane Middle School to create an animal visitation center for the middle school's classrooms. Two animal enclosures were created to specifically contain goats and chickens. Both Designs are made to create a unique learning environment for students to interact safely with goats and chickens inside the classrooms.
Background
Zane Middle School is located in the heart of Eureka, California. Their focuses are in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Their mission statement is to ensure that their students gain knowledge and skills in an environment that nurtures them based on the needs of middle-level students.
A representative of Zane Middle School is interested in implementing educational and interactive values in the classroom by bringing chickens and baby goats. The main issue is to provide temporary housing for these animals.
Problem statement and criteria
| Criteria | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Needs to be safe | 8 |
| Portability | Needs to be portable | 8 |
| Environmental Justice | 25% of the materials will be upcycled | 7 |
| Educational Value | Animals are visible in enclosures | 7 |
| Aesthetics | A professional look that appeals to children | 7 |
| Ease of Cleaning | Takes no more than 20 minutes to clean | 5 |
| Ease of Use | Takes no more than 10 minutes to set up and take down | 6 |
| Durability | Withstands wear and tear caused by animals and children | 4 |
Description of final project
There are two parts to the final design. The final Chicken Keeper and Goat Enclosure were chosen
because they fit the client’s criteria, they were sturdy, and they were safe for the classroom and for the
animals. They are a simple design that perfectly fits the needs of the client.
The Goat Enclosure is 8 panels that are 3.0’ X 3.0’ each. The panels consist of a braced wooden frame with
hardware cloth nailed to it. The panels are hinged together in such a way that it can be folded for
convenient storage. Two slide locks are used to keep the Goat Enclosure entrance closed when desired.
The Chicken Keeper is a 2.0’ X 2.0’ house shaped nesting box with a detachable 5.0’ X 2.0’ roaming area. The
shell of the nesting box is made of upcycled vinyl records. It is accommodated with a reinforced attic for
lightweight storage, an egg retrieval door and a large back door to make accessibility to the interior
easier. The roaming area is covered with chicken coop wire for great visibility and the health of the
chickens.
Both the Chicken Keeper and the Goat Enclosure come equipped with a detachable floor that can be
removed for ease of cleaning. They also have beautiful redwood frames and are pleasing to the eye.
The Chicken Keeper is narrow enough it can be posted on a countertop or the ground.
Costs
| Quantity | Material | Source | Cost($)/item or ft | Cost ($) | Spent ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Records | Scraps | .27 | 16.24 | 16.24 |
| 8 | Records | Scraps | 1.5 | 12.18 | 12.18 |
| 200 | Flat Screws | Pierson | 0.04 | 8.78 | 8.78 |
| 56 | Corner Brace | Pierson | .49 | 27.44 | 27.44 |
| 21 ft | Chicken Wire | Pierson | .49 | 10.29 | 10.29 |
| 2 | Hinges | Scraps | 2.5 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 1 | Street Sign - 2' x 2' | Scraps | .41 | .41 | 0.41 |
| 32 | Screws | Pierson | 3.79 | 121.28 | 0.00 |
| 32 | Corner Brace | Pierson | .59 | 18.88 | 0.00 |
| 3 | 3” Galvanized Barrel Bolt | Pierson | 5.99 | 17.97 | 0.00 |
| 3 | Sand Paper 80D | Pierson | .89 | 2.67 | 0.00 |
| 3 | Sand Paper 50D | Pierson | .95 | 2.85 | 0.00 |
| 27 ft | Hardware Cloth | Pierson | 3.29 | 88.83 | 0.00 |
| 1 | Phil Screws | Pierson | 4.39 | 4.39 | 0.00 |
| 1 | Hole Saw 3/4 | Pierson | 3.99 | 3.99 | 0.00 |
| 7 | Broad Hinges 2” | Pierson | 4.79 | 33.53 | 0.00 |
| 5 | Draw Catch | Pierson | 4.99 | 24.95 | 0.00 |
| Total Cost | $399.68 | $80.34 | |||
Testing Results
Testing has been analyzed for the sturdiness of the paneling and the strength of the frame. Both the
Chicken Keeper and the Goat Enclosure were found to be of the utmost quality. The testing included
kicking the hardware cloth, dropping the frame 6" and shaking and twisting the frame and panels. All
testing held up to our teams standards. Further testing will be applied upon completion.
How To
The results of testing the design model concluded that the Chicken Keeper and goat enclosure are both
good models to be placed inside the classroom at Zane Middle School. Both models concluded that it
works effectively as means of interaction for the kids and safe for the animals that will be placed inside
the Chicken Keeper and Goat Enclosure.
Discussion and next steps
The Chicken Keeper and Goat Enclosure fulfilled all the criteria and needs of the client representative. It
is sturdy, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing. A few improvements for the next prototype would be
to use a table saw to ensure precise angles and lengths, use two holed L-braces instead of one holed and
to use a second coat of varnish.
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