A few walk-in coop plans/ideas if you can use'em...

[Intheswamp]

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Howdy calista. I changed the link in the list to the Kentucky one. I liked the clarity of the document image better and the file was smaller, it seems they have the images oriented so that they take advantage of the entire "page". Thanks for sharing the link.

That's going to be a mighty fine coop. How many chickens you figuring on having? Size of run?

Well, the thread resulted out of my own search for online coop plans...just figured I'd share what I found.

Best wishes on your coop and chickens,
Ed

 

[Intheswamp]

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Bobby, I really think that method of building a foundation will be more difficult than most of the foundation types.

This is a *very* basic description.... If on soft ground dig down to firm soil. Place cement blocks in correct spots and level them. Place large beams (4"x6" or larger) on top of them on edge, this is the beginning of a good foundation. The blocks can be set so that the actual sides of the building are cantilevered out a foot or two. Then, the floor joists are laid across these beams, these too are on edge. Plywood is nailed down to the joists and you have a good floor.

A good shed-building or general carpentry book would be good to have. I've got several and will find the title and author of one of the good basic ones if you want me to.

Plywood is a good choice if you don't build it close to the ground. Building close to ground attracts rats and dampness. 18" to 24" is good. Keep the plywood dry....paint it well or cover with vinyl-type floor covering/rug. All things have good and bad points.

English *is* my native tongue and I'm probably not very clear myself.

Best wishes to you, bobby,
Ed

 

[calista]

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That's going to be a mighty fine coop. How many chickens you figuring on having? Size of run?

Thank you, we hope so! 51 pullets (heritage breeds) coming from Welp in July, pictures as soon as they arrive.

And I made an error in describing how we "elongated" the plans, as my hubby and a friend are constructing the Chicken Palace and have made several adjustments as I kept adding to my chick order. LOL The LATEST measurement is 10x20, with two 5000-square-foot runs set up like the Silveira method:

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/silveira44a.html

I'll put together a BYC page sometime in late July.

 

[HenPen]

Thanks,I have some new ideas for my next coop!

 

[Intheswamp]

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That's going to be a mighty fine coop. How many chickens you figuring on having? Size of run?

Thank you, we hope so! 51 pullets (heritage breeds) coming from Welp in July, pictures as soon as they arrive.

And I made an error in describing how we "elongated" the plans, as my hubby and a friend are constructing the Chicken Palace and have made several adjustments as I kept adding to my chick order. LOL The LATEST measurement is 10x20, with two 5000-square-foot runs set up like the Silveira method:

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/silveira44a.html

I'll put together a BYC page sometime in late July.

Excellent planning there. I've toyed with the idea of having three rotational paddocks and one sacrificial paddock. The rotational paddocks would, of course, be rotated while the sacrificial one would be constantly available to the chickens. Basically a large square paddock with chicken wire quartering it up. I'm beginning to think more along the lines of what you're planning...more simple and utilitarian.

I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for you.

Ed

 

[Animallover606]

Very nice thanks.

 

[jbtuck]

The second link is not working, thanks for all the others.

 

[fabfowl]

That Wikihow one is amazing! I'm considering building that shed, and I'll modify it only a bit. Some windows in it would be nice. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!