What do you like about your coop/run? What are some things you would change

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gofeedthegirls

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Hey all,
I figured this could be a very intersting and informative topic that everyone could benefit from. I am curious as I am designing the inside of my coop this weekend what works for you? What have you wished you would have done differently?
 
Always allow room for expansion, Coop/run.

Make it as large as possible, then double it.

If in a cold climate, do not use linoleum.
 
I would not change a thing. To me, the 100yr old Wood's coop is the perfect coop. Easy to take care of. Coop is bright and well ventilated year round. It can easily be made bigger, by bumping out a side wall, if that is what I wanted to do with it. I've had it in use for over 5yrs now, in temps ranging from zero (not including any windchill) in the winter, to just over 100F in the summer. Chickens have never suffered from frostbite, or any respiratory problems. They thrive in this coop.
As far as a run goes. Premier's electrified poultry netting has worked great for me. I can surround a much larger area, for far less then it would cost for a wood framed, hardware clothed deal.


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JackE said:
I would not change a thing. To me, the 100yr old Wood's coop is the perfect coop. Easy to take care of. Coop is bright and well ventilated year round. It can easily be made bigger, by bumping out a side wall, if that is what I wanted to do with it. I've had it in use for over 5yrs now, in temps ranging from zero (not including any windchill) in the winter, to just over 100F in the summer. Chickens have never suffered from frostbite, or any respiratory problems. They thrive in this coop.
As far as a run goes. Premier's electrified poultry netting has worked great for me. I can surround a much larger area, for far less then it would cost for a wood framed, hardware clothed deal.


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JackE,

that's the coop where it just has HW cloth covered openings, and is open to the elements all year, correct? I'm in west Texas, and we have roughly 2-3 months of cold (down to 0) temps,but it's mostly 110 heat. Do you think this coop would work in my climate? I was very impressed with the way it works in yours.
 
Mims said:
JackE,

that's the coop where it just has HW cloth covered openings, and is open to the elements all year, correct? I'm in west Texas, and we have roughly 2-3 months of cold (down to 0) temps,but it's mostly 110 heat. Do you think this coop would work in my climate? I was very impressed with the way it works in yours.
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All of the openings are hardware clothed. The upper and side windows are shut for the winter, but yes, the front of the coop is open year round. The coop would work for you. But for a really hot climate, like yours, The whole lower front section, and the lower have of the tall part, is wire. Then, in the colder winter month, panels are secured to the sides for the cold weather.
 
Great, thank you for your quick reply. My dad is coming to build me one, and I'm still trying to figure out what I need, lol. Sheesh.
 
Mims said:
Great, thank you for your quick reply. My dad is coming to build me one, and I'm still trying to figure out what I need, lol. Sheesh.
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If you are going to build one, I would highly recommend getting this book. It explains how the coop works. The right way to build one (And the wrong way). And it has pics of a southern, hot weather, Wood's coop like you would be building. And it has a bunch of other info, making it a good book for your chicken library.

http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Air-Pou...1021&sr=1-1&keywords=fresh+air+poultry+houses
 
I would like to have it bigger, but unfortunately it was not a design issue but a space issue. With limited space to build we had to settle for something small.
 

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