coop build questions

[alibraun]

hi, we are building a coop n I have a few questions before I try to build my roost. coop is 8x12 and is a log cabin built with landscaping timbers. I am new to this site so pls bare with me.any help will be so great

 

[aart]

Rule of thumb is 10-12" of roost length per bird.
A 2x4 with the wide side up is a good roost configuration, especially in a cold climate.
If roosts are higher than nests, they will be less likely to roost in the nests and poop them up.

Does that help?
Can you post a pic of your log cabin coop?

 

[alibraun]

heart n thank you! coop pic posted on forum ,hello! roost questions.

 

[alibraun]

chicken cabin

 

[klutz347]

Can I be one of your chickens?

That coop is nicer than my house.

 

[aart]

OMGosh!! How ya gonna get that thing out of the garage!?!?!?!

 

[alibraun]

its almost done!! Hubby pulled it out of barn with Farmall

 

[sn0wwhite]

Looks excellent!

 

[alibraun]

thank you!!

 

[aart]

Sweet!! Pics of inside?