Any coop advice

[3KillerBs]

Per @3KillerBs above "Open Air coops are simpler to build than enclosed coops because they're mostly wire."

My 2cents. If by "open air" one is thinking "Fresh Air" per Woods the effort required is close on a full coop build.

I believe @3KillerBs is more describing a coop for warm/hot climates that has half or more of it's walls of hardware cloth, probably with a roof for shelter and protection.

As she advocates a hoop coop is likely the least expensive, easiest assembled, fully functional coop.

Open Air Coop vs Woods Fresh Air Coop is an important distinction to make -- they are suited to different climates and shouldn't be mistaken for one another.

The OP is in a similar climate to mine so an Open Air design would be appropriate. But with limited DIY capability, I recommend the hoop coop.

 

[igorsMistress]

Could you simply upgrade the big coop? Replace damaged walls, install new roosts, etc

 

[Brightbird]

Could you simply upgrade the big coop? Replace damaged walls, install new roosts, etc

My dad says he’ll take a look at it later on to see if repairing it is possible. It’ll probably be on a warmer day since he has trouble moving when it’s cold.