Coop and run are almost finished

[ShannaES]

We are almost finished with our coop and run. Coop is 6'x7' and the run is 7'x14'. The coop has a foundation of concrete pavers, subfloor and then laminate flooring. The run has hardware mesh buried 12" down around perimeter. I also have 3 large dogs that keep many predators off our property. It still needs some final touches and some shade over the run. Any feedback is welcome.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Very nice.
Depending on where in the world you are, they may need wider roosts but it looks good.

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters, especially when it comes to housing.

That's a very attractive coop.

Do you have any roof level venting? Heat and ammonia both rise.

 

[DobieLover]

Nice job.
How many birds do you plan to house in this setup?
The roosts are a bit close to the wall. They should be centered a MINIMUM of 12" from the wall and each other.
The bottom roost appears to be lower than the nest boxes which leaves the nest boxes vulnerable to being slept/pooped in.
You need (a lot) more ventilation. I would remove the blocking/siding from between all the rafters and secure it with 1/2" hardware cloth then cut out as much of the top triangular section of the gable peaks and secure that area with 1/2" HC.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters, especially when it comes to housing.

That's a very attractive coop.

Do you have any roof level venting? Heat and ammonia both rise.

X2
I didn't notice the lack of ventilation at first view.

 

[3KillerBs]

X2
I didn't notice the lack of ventilation at first view.

Probably too busy admiring how lovely it is.

 

[ShannaES]

Nice job.
How many birds do you plan to house in this setup?
The roosts are a bit close to the wall. They should be centered a MINIMUM of 12" from the wall and each other.
The bottom roost appears to be lower than the nest boxes which leaves the nest boxes vulnerable to being slept/pooped in.
You need (a lot) more ventilation. I would remove the blocking/siding from between all the rafters and secure it with 1/2" hardware cloth then cut out as much of the top triangular section of the gable peaks and secure that area with 1/2" HC.

Very nice.
Depending on where in the world you are, they may need wider roosts but it looks good.

 

[ShannaES]

@DobieLover - I am planning on 7-8 hens. We are located just outside of Santa Clarita, CA (north of Los Angeles). I appreciate the input

@ChickenCanoe - The roosts are actually wider than they look, they are good sized branches from fallen Heritage Oaks. I was thinking of adding an interior second door of framed hardware cloth screen so that I can leave the upper portion of the dutch door open as well for ventilation. Thank you for the comment

 

[ShannaES]

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters, especially when it comes to housing.

That's a very attractive coop.

Do you have any roof level venting? Heat and ammonia both rise.

Thank you, I am a bit north of Los Angeles. I have the option of installing a second interior door of hardware screen so that I can leave the top of the dutch door open for more ventilation.

 

[Huntmaster]

Also looks like that lower roost is under the higher one, if so if birds use lower roost they will be pooped on from birds on top roost.