Recent content by LanaJ

I don't really have a "design". I'm one of those people who just figure it out as I go. I know I want exterior nest boxes on the east side to keep away from winter winds as much as possible. The pop hole will be on the west, but will have a little enclosed 'porch' to block the west and north...

I'm planning on south windows - just don't know if I should place the coop so the hens can have more room to get away from the sun shining in the windows during the winter if they want to. If I put the 4' side to the south they have 8' to move away from the windows. If I put the 8'side to the...

Newbie here. I am going to build a 4 x 8 coop for my 4 buff orpington pullets. What I need help in deciding is should I face the narrow end or the wide end to the south. I want to have enough window space for the winter to help with coop warmth but I don't want it to get too hot either...