What a great location! And a great start! One suggestion on whether or not you should slope the roof of your under-cover coop. If you're not going to slope it, consider putting a tarp, or some other sort of removable cover on top of the roof. It'll make cleaning it off MUCH easier. I'd actually consider sloping it forward (down-in-front) for access and/or keeping the biddies off of it. You just KNOW the little stinkers are going to congregate up there - and probably nest as well. You need to be able to get to it.
I'll be watching this one!
I love those kinds of articles, where you are not presented a »ready to move in luxurious coop, made from Italian marble«, but have a chance to see how the whole thing came together, where the material was recycled from and see what challenges were overcame.
Lot's of pictures, fun to read, keep going!
