coopdesign

I have a chunky-butt Brahma rooster who likes to be on the top roost (at 5') with the ladies, but was terrified to get down in the morning. I was worried that he would injure his legs, so I built ramps going up to the roost. They work perfect. He walks up and down and now even some of the hens...

Hi Everyone, Recently moved, our new ranch is set up for all our other critters (Horses, Goats, Dogs...) one thing this place doesn't have is a chicken coop or garden! I have had chickens for many years now. But I have always lived and tended to them in a 9a zone so pretty warm compared to...

Hello all! What a wonderful resource this page and community has been helping troubleshoot urban chicken issues over the years. Anyhow, I'm stumped with my current issue and reaching out for help regarding a used chicken coop we were gifted second hand from a neighbor. So the situation is we...

Hey all, Just building our first coop! It's 4'x6' and will house 4 hens. I'm currently designing the outdoor run area that will be 12'x6' and 4' tall. I'm just trying to decide on whether or not to cover it. The sides will have 1/2 wire Hardware cloth. We live in a rural setting on the coast...

Good Morning! I'm having a small issue with coming up with a design for how to work the ventilation at the top of the front of the coop. We have boo-coo's (if that's a word) of ventilation at the top and sides of the coop, but I'm having a hard time with getting the front buttoned up. Who knew...