The only recommendation I would add; if you can raise your coop off the ground. Underneath coops are a rodents city.
My coop for instance was put on concrete anchors, it keeps the mice away and allows shade for the chickens. Around their house is a fence and bird netting covers the entire area...
I had a Buff Orpington just over a year old die in my arms today. She was lethargic for the last three days. I had to clean her bottom because she had a lot of poop on it. She was so friendly! I had her for eggs only, not meat. I did bury her since I have no idea why she died. I cleaned out the...