My wife and I have put off getting chickens because we keep expanding our gardens. But now we've decided it's time. So here's the odd idea I have, and I want to see if it would work by people who are more knowledgeable than me!
I will be putting my coop under neath the run which will be made from a old high tunnel. So the run will be 8x12x20. The run will have a roof on it, so the coop will be entirely under cover. So the roof of the coop will just be plywood. Could I place vents on the roof surface to create extra ventilation? The roof of the coop will only serve to keep the birds in, while the roof of the run will act as the protection from the elements. I know it's not the typical setup, but it seems like it's a lot of surface that I could use for venting.
Please let me know what you think. I can only have 5 birds according to city laws, so I feel the coop and run will have plenty of room
Plus the run will be 2ft off the ground, so the birds will be able to go under the coop adding to the footage in the run. Thanks for your help and ideas,
Greg
I will be putting my coop under neath the run which will be made from a old high tunnel. So the run will be 8x12x20. The run will have a roof on it, so the coop will be entirely under cover. So the roof of the coop will just be plywood. Could I place vents on the roof surface to create extra ventilation? The roof of the coop will only serve to keep the birds in, while the roof of the run will act as the protection from the elements. I know it's not the typical setup, but it seems like it's a lot of surface that I could use for venting.
Please let me know what you think. I can only have 5 birds according to city laws, so I feel the coop and run will have plenty of room
Plus the run will be 2ft off the ground, so the birds will be able to go under the coop adding to the footage in the run. Thanks for your help and ideas,
Greg