Coop building opinions needed!

[Minnie417]

We are building a new coop to replace our old one. We have 6 chickens, so first question.. is 2 nesting boxes okay or too many? Second question.. ladder or no ladder for chickens to get into coop? We are raising the coop so there will be fenced in area underneath but ladder or no ladder helps decide how high the coop will be off the ground if that makes sense. All tips appreciated!

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

is 2 nesting boxes okay or too many?

Two nesting boxes will be just fine! They might even only use one!

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Second question.. ladder or no ladder for chickens to get into coop? We are raising the coop so there will be fenced in area underneath but ladder or no ladder helps decide how high the coop will be off the ground if that makes sense.

You can put a ladder. If you don't mind me asking, why do you want to raise the coop?

 

[Rldad1]

Agree with 2 nest boxes being adequate. My coop is 2 feet off the ground and I do have a ladder/ramp to the pop door. I think it is easier on the hens instead of them having to fly up. You will find it easier to get to a bird underneath if you add a way to access the area from outside.

 

[Minnie417]

You can put a ladder. If you don't mind me asking, why do you want to raise the coop?

The photo attached is similar to what we are building, raised so they have room to walk around underneath, also it will be connected to a larger enclosed area we have built for them.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

The photo attached is similar to what we are building, raised so they have room to walk around underneath, also it will be connected to a larger enclosed area we have built for them.

If it's going to be raised as much as the one in the picture, use a ladder.

 

[rosemarythyme]

2 nest boxes should be fine.

You can use a ramp, ladder, steps, or build out a platform for them to fly up onto. I prefer steps, never had an issue with birds being unwilling to use them.

 

[perkolator]

I'd do 2 boxes - more options
Height - I'd determine by my method of bedding inside and how I'd maintain it. For example: I'd rather rake out bedding vs lift it with a shovel - so in that case floor height would need to be taller than my wheelbarrow