One thing to consider is whether or not you have predator birds in your neighborhood.
I once found a fancy pigeon outside my back gate. I took it inside, as its wings were clipped and it was banded, in hopes of finding the owner. I kept it for a few days in a cat carrier at night, and let it...
We have a similar coop. We use straw litter, including covering the tray inside. I replace it when it becomes about 25% manure to 75% straw (every 2 or 3 weeks), and rake it every day or couple of days.
The girls like to roost on the roof strut and top side of the house rather than in the...