Coop additions

[momjordan3]

Looking to remove a prefab tractor supply coop and add an A frame or shed shaped structure for my ladies to roost and lay. I need something relatively easy to build and read for my hubby.

 

[DobieLover]

Have you looked through the coop articles? There are shed to coop conversions you can look at.

 

[Mtnboomer]

I don't want to sound like a smarta$$ but it sounds like you just named two simple easy to build structures. General rule of thumb around these parts is 4sf of floor space per bird and 2 linear ft of roosting space. Beyond that, let your imagination run wild! Just make sure its easy to clean!

 

[DobieLover]

I don't want to sound like a smarta$$ but it sounds like you just named two simple easy to build structures. General rule of thumb around these parts is 4sf of floor space per bird and 2 linear ft of roosting space. Beyond that, let your imagination run wild! Just make sure its easy to clean!

1 linear foot per bird of roosting space is generally considered adequate.

 

[Mtnboomer]

1 linear foot per bird of roosting space is generally considered adequate.

I meant 1. Sorry fat fingers on a small phone

 

[aart]

and add an A frame or shed shaped structure for my ladies to roost and lay.

Go with the shed.....Aframes are not really efficient for either chickens or their keepers.

@momjordan3 It would help to know how many birds you have,
and.....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[momjordan3]

Go with the shed.....Aframes are not really efficient for either chickens or their keepers.

@momjordan3 It would help to know how many birds you have,
and.....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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I have 6 chickens and live in Northeast Ohio. Hubby suggested a metal shed and converting in as a roost but I though it would be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. I would think a wooden shed style structure would be best-

 

[momjordan3]

Have you looked through the coop articles? There are shed to coop conversions you can look at.

I plan to look through plans and ideas when it gets warmer