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.

 

[R3bauer]

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.

Thank you! I didn't even think of that! I appreciate that!

 

[NatJ]

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.

The moisture is only needed if you do want it to compost.

You can also use litter that is deep but stays dry, and it only composts after you move it somewhere else and let it get wet.

(I know that some people use a different term depending on whether it is moist/composting or dry/not composting, but I can never remember what term goes with what. Both of them involve "litter" that is "deep.")

 

[Folly's place]

I agree with everyone here, and build BIG!
Have you looked at the Woods coop plans? That's what I would build if we needed another coop!
Mary