Another new coop :)

[Kullas]

Here is a couple of pics of my new coop. I still have to add 5 vent panels and a nest box but other than that its good to go just as soon and my little chicks gets a few more feathers well about 4 more weeks

 

[fldiver97]

I'm sure the chicks will love it. Nice to have the roof slope this much, looks good, nice sheltered space under the coop

 

[LynneP]

How many chicks?

If you get heavy rains and winds can it be located in a sheltered place?

Nice job- is there wire on the base of the run? If not I'd add it to prevent predation. What is the gauge of the wire? 1/2" best for strenth and preventing coons/possums from reaching in.
Be sure the entire coop is securely fastened down against wind.

We design so much for winter it's hard for me to wrap my head around a summer-driven coop!

 

[wildorchid053]

i would definately put some 1/2" at the biggest hardware cloth around it.. chickens are dumb and will come to the wire to investigate something.. like a coon or possum and they can get their head removed or pulled through wire openings. other wise the coop is cute

 

[Bard's Rock!]

Sure like that overhang.

And yes, you need to put some smaller wire, at least up to 2 feet high. A friend of mine just lost some chicks that were in a tractor with 2"x4" wire. I warned him, but he thought his dogs would be sufficient protection. Never take chances with the raccoons.

 

[AHappychick]

beautiful but dont forget your harware cloth and apron for diggers.

 

[Mahlzeit]

Nice little setup. Would be great for a little breeder setup.

 

[Kullas]

thanks for the replys there are a couple more things i need to do but i got a couple more weeks. i plan on having 3 of these built side by side one for delewares one fororps and one for b rocks.
the size is 8x12 should be good for 8 to 10 depends on how many hatch