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Thank you! That is a lot of good, helpful advice.

I have 6' of head room at the peak in the coop.

I do plan on a perimeter fencing about 24" around the coop and run, buried just under the ground.

Question: Is there a preferred height to install the roosting bars inside the coop? I had planned to put them high enough so they could walk under them easily. I recently saw someone had them just above the bedding. Just curious as I am about to install them. Thanks.

Thanks. I am installing 1/2" or 1/4" hardware cloth on EVERYTHING. The Windows, screen door, vents and all. Even the roof vent. And yes, I have a plan to tighten up the door as well. I also plan to install 2 more vents on the gable ends of the coop. I got the sand from a masonry yard so it is...

Day six on the coop. Installed large vent in coop over nesting boxes and ridge vent in roof. Painting in progress and almost ready for wire.

My family of 8 decided to raise chickens this year after several years of contemplating doing so. We went out and got some chicks and are currently building a coop by repurposing the kids old swing set/play house. Day 1. We cut about 18" off the legs and removed the swing portion all together...