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And another question - Is it necessary to put hardware cloth around the bottom of the raised coop? It is hard to imagine a raccoon or possum being able to scratch or bite through wood, but I suppose they do from what I read on here. I want to leave the bottom open for shelter for my flock, but...

I LIKE your feeder, but it looks complicated. Wondering if I could connect it to a larger container. I plan on checking on the birds at least once a day, probably in the evening, but sometimes we may be gone for a school activity, and I'd like to make sure they don't run out. Or maybe two...

This is the feeder I need, except holes on BOTH sides, and totally in the coop instead of mostly mounted outside. Maybe screw it into the floor for added stability??

Thanks for your suggestions! I like the idea of longer eaves - I'll have to discuss that with my husband and see how we can alter the design. The coop is near the top of a rocky slope. It will be facing south, which points downslope. The lower part of the roof we are planning on either...

Hubby and I are building a coop from these plans, for a 10X12 building, which I've found on several state agriculture sites (did you know they have loads of free plans??). I am altering the interior, though, to add a chicken pop door on the front, and pop-out nest boxes to give a little bit...