Buiding a coop:Dos & Don'ts-advice please!

[coveyofbells]

Our coop will eventually be for at least 7 layers & 1 Rooster. I have the advised proportions of the nesting boxes, and some key components like protection from predators, good ventilation and easy cleaning etc. But: what do YOU love about your coop & what would you like to change? I really want easy cleaning- any tips of how best to do that?
Also, we live in the Hudson Valley, NY a REALLY wet, dank & moldy prone place. Any advice on how to kepp humidity down or just avoid mold buildup besides cleaning often?
Thanks for your thoughts! And pictures would be great!

erin

 

[BlueBetween]

lots of really great tips in here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=206328

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Poop boards are good.

Also linoleum on the floor for easy cleanout.

But I don't have either of those things.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Make sure your coop has enough ventilation. Coops without enough ventilation are more humid and can have mold problems.

 

[teach1rusl]

Another vote for dropping boards - less poop in the coop. I love them!! And I agree with ample ventilation. I only thought of winter cold when I built my main coop. Now I regret not putting in more ventilation for summer heat/humidity. I did better with my bantam coop. You can always close off/block off excess ventilation (w/plexiglass, plastic, tarps, wooden "shutters") when needed...easy as pie. But trying to address not having enough ventilation is a pain in the butt.
Dropping board in our bantam coop...