Advice on which coop please

[R3bauer]

Hello all and good morning. I am not unfamiliar with chicken keeping, howevrr its been a few years. I have had both hoop and conventional coops. I've going to take what I learned from my previous flocks and use that knowledge for the health and wellbeing of my next flock this spring. As it stands I am currently debating between two or three different coop styles. I am not set on only these and open to suggestions or other ideas.I am looking to have about 8-10 large breed hens. No rooster, yet.
I live in eastern Iowa, and the winters can get brutal, as can the summers.
I am planning on using the deep litter method, and having a large run and free ranging when possible.
These are the coops I am considering at the moment.

This one from third coast craftsman:

https://www.thirdcoastcraftsman.com/product-page/chicken-coop-and-run-plans

Possibly modifying this Anna White greenhouse:
Barn Style Greenhouse Plans – Updated Premium Version https://share.google/bzTqM75aM86rpudF0

Or finally a pallet/hoop coop hybrid.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The second option is a better size. The first one isn't good for any chickens in my opinion. Too small. Build as big as you can afford. You will have less troubles in the long run.

 

[R3bauer]

The second option is a better size. The first one isn't good for any chickens in my opinion. Too small. Build as big as you can afford. You will have less troubles in the long run.

Thank you. I appreciate that!

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

Possibly modifying this Anna White greenhouse:
Barn Style Greenhouse Plans – Updated Premium Version https://share.google/bzTqM75aM86rpudF0

Definitely agree with what @oldhenlikesdogs.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Good-looking plan!

One thing about deep litter, as many of us find a bit late, is that you’ll have to sprinkle it occasionally in areas that are covered with opaque roofing (which creates total shade.) It’s great to have the shade and not have feeders rained on, but you’ll need to artificially supply enough “rainfall” to allow composting of poop to occur.