Most recommendations are that you allow 3-4 square feet per bird inside the coop - this is for large or standard sized fowl. You can go down to 2 square feet for smaller breeds like bantams. The recommended outdoor space if they are confined to a run is approx 10 square feet per bird, again...
That's about the size I want build without that much height. I hear you about winter... I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and our winter has been about the same as yours. Considering you're in Mass. our winter weather usually comes from your direction so I know how you feel about winter ! I'm...
Love the pics ! Such a great looking setup. I have one coop and am planning to build another soon to house a few more birds ! I'm trying to get ideas :) What are the dimensions ? How many birds are you planning to house ?
Jetdog... That's a great looking coop ! By any chance, would you happen to have a couple of close-up shots of it ? And perhaps a few pics of the interior ? If there are other pics on this thread of it, what page ? :)