Recent content by fraek

That cozy cottage coop is perfect! I'll have to think about ways to copy the cuteness of that design! Here is my new design with lots of ventilation. Note 1) The roof of the run will be in at least two pieces and it will be hinged. That way I can walk in the run. Note 2) If this is the...

It is hard to describe building plans! I won't tell you how many times I've had to reread some of these posts to understand what they were talking about, lol! Thank you for the picture, that helps! And for the phrase "open air coops"! Just figuring out what I need to google/search for to get...

Thank you! These replies have helped so much!! Judy: "There is nothing in our area that a chicken would perceive as winter." I thought that was true from what I was reading but no one directly said it. Thank you! "A small, enclosed coop is not really what they need in this area." I had...

I live in North Florida, so the winters are short and the summers are hot and humid. My plan is to have 3 chickens for egg laying purposes (Maybe 3 Australorp?). The run is 4ft wide, 8ft long, and 2ft tall. The coop is 4ft wide, 3 ft long, and 3 ft tall. The run's roof will be on hinges. There...