8x4 or 5x7

[ncCHICKS]

I was leaning towards 8x4 since that's the size of plywood. I didn't know if 5x7 was a better use of space since it's not as narrow. Thanks for your opinions!

 

[happyhen]

I find with my 8x4 it's still easy to reach the corners when I clean, I think 5x7 would be too difficult. The chickens adapt to anything. Just my opinion.

 

[mtnhomechick]

My small coop is 8x4. It works fine for me. It would be easier to build those dimensions.

Good Luck whatever you decide.

Mary

 

[patandchickens]

8x4 will be much less of a nuisance (and somewhat less of an expense) to build.

If this is walk-in, either size would be about equally userfriendly; if this is a reach-in coop then it is hard enough to reach in 4' to clean or catch chickens, let alone 5'

Have fun,

Pat

 

[ncCHICKS]

It's a walk in, that's why I'm building another coop. I have a 4x4 that's 3 foot off the ground that I dislike. The girls like to crap on the back wall and yuk

 

[jubylives]

Agreed. Go 4X8. Alot easier to build and alot less cuts to make.


jeremy