I am just starting to plan a new coop. This will be the 4th one I've built and this time around I am looking to curb some expenses in the build. I don't build "pretty" coops to begin with just solid and functional.
I am wondering if I can increase the square footage available to my flock, without increasing the foot print of the coop, by creating different "stories" in the coop much like in a house. The only difference being that the center of each level would be left open so I could stand up in the coop for cleaning.
I got the idea after looking at a neighbor kids ferret cage and thought something similar might work for my flock on a much larger scale.
Has anyone tried this or something similar?
I am wondering if I can increase the square footage available to my flock, without increasing the foot print of the coop, by creating different "stories" in the coop much like in a house. The only difference being that the center of each level would be left open so I could stand up in the coop for cleaning.
I got the idea after looking at a neighbor kids ferret cage and thought something similar might work for my flock on a much larger scale.
Has anyone tried this or something similar?