coop and run design

[124chicks]

Hi folks,
I've learned so much on this site, so I thought I'd post the results of my "research" here (see video on youtube).
Last year I purchased a Carolina coop/run (expensive, but worth it) and built an aviary to extend my hens' daytime adventures. The coop/run is 6' wide x 12' long x 7.5' high (https://carolinacoops.com/shop/american-coop/). The aviary is 12' wide, 25' long, 9' high. The aviary includes my 3-bin compost system and the hens are great help in mixing compost. I'm located in Ardmore, PA.

 

[JoeCT]

Bravo! I like everything about it, that roof on your coop is so nice! Enjoy the eggs of your labor. Them are some lucky ladies.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Fabulous. You might consider turning those chairs over when you are not in there so you can sit in clean chairs. Other than that it looks great.

 

[3KillerBs]

Fabulous. You might consider turning those chairs over when you are not in there so you can sit in clean chairs. Other than that it looks great.

And excellent idea.

I have overturned lawn chairs as run clutter. The chickens like them and I can easily flip them to sit there.

 

[Sally PB]

I have overturned lawn chairs as run clutter. The chickens like them and I can easily flip them to sit there.

I borrowed that idea. It works really well. One of my girls really likes the "cave" of the overturned chair. I really like having something clean to sit on.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

Very slick set up!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I borrowed that idea. It works really well. One of my girls really likes the "cave" of the overturned chair. I really like having something clean to sit on.

I didn't borrow the idea I flat out stole it, I couldn't remember from whom. 3KB sounds right.

 

[3KillerBs]

I didn't borrow the idea I flat out stole it, I couldn't remember from whom. 3KB sounds right.

It's not original to me either.

I saw it in a photo of someone's chicken run a few years ago.