Another 1st time coop build

[AGGuy]

Just want to say thanks to the advice I've gleaned from this blogsite in 1 day (my first)!
Examples are:

1. How much ventilation for a moderate (but warming) climate in Orange County, SoCal.
2. Especially liked the drawings about ventilation. Informative And entertaining!
3. The idea to raise the doorway 4" in anticipation of putting in a Chicken Guard popdoor so as to not let the deep litter I'm planning tumble out with the mad rush egress in the a.m.
4. Confirming the number of chickens my 3'x7' coop with a 65 square foot run will support (I'm planning to start with 3-4 with a max of 6.
5. How to locate and space the roosts
6. That people are wiling to share and help

Here is my build after 4 days of work, with a few to go...
Thanks again BYC People
Art The AgGuy

 

[Stacaroni]

It's pretty great how helpful the folks around here are. It's like... I dunno... They care or something.

 

[knobhillfarm]

Welcome to BYC. I’m glad you were able to find some useful information already, and it looks like you’re off to a good start on your build. Good luck!

 

[AGGuy]

Thanks
I do believe in good luck
And am always actively looking for more
Art/AGGuy

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC. So glad we've been able to help.

If you put your general location into your profile people can give better-targeted advice, because climate matters -- especially when it comes to housing.

 

[AGGuy]

Not sure how to add that info to my profile
A little help?

 

[3KillerBs]

Not sure how to add that info to my profile
A little help?

If you go to your account details in the account settings and scroll down you'll see a place for your location.

You don't have to be too specific, but knowing the general area will help us help you.

 

[AGGuy]

Thanks
Keep the advice coming

 

[AGGuy]

It's pretty great how helpful the folks around here are. It's like... I dunno... They care or something.

My Kind Of People!!!

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

1. How much ventilation for a moderate (but warming) climate in Orange County, SoCal.
2. Especially liked the drawings about ventilation. Informative And entertaining!
3. The idea to raise the doorway 4" in anticipation of putting in a Chicken Guard popdoor so as to not let the deep litter I'm planning tumble out with the mad rush egress in the a.m.
4. Confirming the number of chickens my 3'x7' coop with a 65 square foot run will support (I'm planning to start with 3-4 with a max of 6.
5. How to locate and space the roosts
6. That people are wiling to share and help

Welcome to BYC!

Rule of thumb is 1 foot square of ventilation per bird, but more is always better. Especially in a warm climate like California. Since you don't get below freezing, you could even consider an open air coop, meaning one or more sides are wire rather than solid.

And coop space is minimum 4 square feet per bird, or 2 square feet if you are going with bantam birds. 21 square feet is really not enough space for 6 birds.