I have spent days reading and learning. I have perused the coop build articles. In addition to considering the Woods Fresh-Air scaled to about 8x16 (if that is correct proportions), I am looking for options for large coops to house at least 30, maybe 40 standard size hens. I already have plans and materials for a large enclosed run that meets the 10 sq ft recommendation. I just need the actual coop. I am having a hard time finding coop plans, even for a fee, that will accommodate a large flock. Most of what I am finding is for maybe 8.
I have 23 chicks coming. I know we'll add a few more at some point. We have a good pile of wood set aside for a different project that we are going to pilfer and some stuff we can repurpose and reclaim.
My husband is crazy talented and can just build whatever he wants. However, he said since this is for me he is going to make me build it and supervise and instruct. He's asked me to find plans for what I want. He asked me to find something with materials lists if I could. He did say we could work from the Woods book when I showed him pictures of that though.
I would be so appreciative if anyone can direct me to plans with materials for larger coops.
I have 23 chicks coming. I know we'll add a few more at some point. We have a good pile of wood set aside for a different project that we are going to pilfer and some stuff we can repurpose and reclaim.
My husband is crazy talented and can just build whatever he wants. However, he said since this is for me he is going to make me build it and supervise and instruct. He's asked me to find plans for what I want. He asked me to find something with materials lists if I could. He did say we could work from the Woods book when I showed him pictures of that though.
I would be so appreciative if anyone can direct me to plans with materials for larger coops.