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The location I’m planning is at the top of a gentle slope, so it shouldn’t be too bad. Although, nothing is dry this season. It is the wettest summer we’ve had since 2015.

I love the idea of a rain barrel system, but I think the gable roof will help keep things drier. I’m also planning significant overhangs that should help. Everything is a comprise, I guess. The planning is fun!!

I’ve been back and forth on a shed versus gable roof. We’ve had a wet summer and everyone in the local backyard chicken FB group has been complaining about stinky coops/runs. I thought a gable roof might do a better job keeping water out, but I love the look of a shed roof. So many options!

Ok, I’ve measured and redrawn. I can’t go wider, but can go longer. Here’s a 4x6 coop with 6x12 covered run. The coop is the same, but I’ve added an additional 2x6 of run space. Tending to the coop from inside the run during winter makes a lot of sense. I’ll add another access door from inside...

I’m going to measure for a 4x8 today. I think we have enough roofing. The difference in cost would be negligible. Would a 4x8 coop with 8x10 run make much a difference?

Definitely planning wind/snow blocks for winter. I was thinking of using greenhouse film Definitely planning on wind/snow blocks, large overhangs, and soffit vents. I was using greenhouse film or vinyl over the run walls. Space is an issue, so I may need to reduce the number of chickens.

I wish I had that much room!

So much easier to draw to scale!

Thank you! That was my worry, even if I pick docile varieties. I won’t be able to get to 10’x10’, but I may be able to get to 8’x10’. I can also decrease to 4 birds. 4 will likely provide enough for our family, 6 would allow us to share more. I’ve planned for 12” of litter in the coop. The...

Hello all, First post! I’m looking to build a coop and run that will comfortably fit six hens—the maximum allowable in Portland, Maine. I’ve read the guidance of 4 sq/ft of coop, 10 sq/ft of run, 1 sq/ft of roost and ventilation per chicken. For 6 birds I can meet that with a 4’x6’ coop and...