- Apr 1, 2015
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My husband and I are about to build a coop for our not-so-little-anymore chicks!

I have decided to go with an a-frame due to limited space in our urban back yard, but I would like to hear from those of you with an a-frame. Any suggestions about ramp placement? I've heard that the chickens are afraid of using the ladder at first...Should I make it a permanent ramp or one that can be drawn up at night?
Also wondering about space in the coop...how do you arrange the nest boxes and roost? Obviously don't want them poo-ing in the nest boxes!
Any pics and comments would be greatly appreciated!

I have decided to go with an a-frame due to limited space in our urban back yard, but I would like to hear from those of you with an a-frame. Any suggestions about ramp placement? I've heard that the chickens are afraid of using the ladder at first...Should I make it a permanent ramp or one that can be drawn up at night?
Also wondering about space in the coop...how do you arrange the nest boxes and roost? Obviously don't want them poo-ing in the nest boxes!

Any pics and comments would be greatly appreciated!