Coop Plan Progress

[enggass]

Here are some renderings of my coop and run plan. Looking for input on where to put clean-out access as well as windows. Entry will be on floor but I am not sure the best location for that. Ideas? Coop are is 4'x5'. Total with run is 5'x10'. Any input or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
See pix:
http://homepage.mac.com/enggass/Coop1a.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/enggass/Coop1b.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/enggass/Coop1c.JPG

Thanks,
Steve

 

[pkeeler]

The easiest place for human access would be the side opposite the roost pole. Don't forget bedding depth when designing the chicken entrance.

 

[Celtic Hill]

NICE! I would add an acess door to the nestingboxes tho!

 

[Joz]

I'd either put a gutter along the bottom edge of the roof, or create a deeper rear overhang to kick the water off the wall a bit (preferred). It'll make a big difference to the lifespan of your rear-wall materials.

 

[kichohana]

like your software - and your interior design makes good use of space for your chickens.

 

[enggass]

pkeeler: good point about the bedding depth. 1) How is that handled when people have the floor entrance? and 2) How deep should my bedding depth be? Pine shavings/chips/hay/sand?

Celtic Hill: If you look closely the wall behind the boxes is open. I will ad a flip up door/hatch for access.

Joz: The angle of the pic is deceiving. The overhang on the back is currently 12"(1 foot). Should I make it even more?

kichohana: Software - Luxology modo http://www.luxology.com

What about windows? A lot? A little? Near the nest? Near the roost? Both?

Thanks for all of your input.
Steve

 

[medtec113]

Here are a couple of pics of mine. Im not finished yet but thought it might give you some ideas being they are similar. I have the roof on mine now I used the tufftex building panels. Ill try to post some pics later.

 

[enggass]

Thanks.What height are your walls? Door? Where is your chicken entrance?
Steve

 

[medtec113]

I will post the pics tommorow. I have since added the roof and also the pop door. The pop door is cut out of the swinging doors in the run. The front wall is 8 feet and the back 7. Noticed I built the nesting boxes on the outside to give more space on the inside. I still have paint and the inside of the coop to complete.

 

[enggass]

Cool. I look forward to seeing them. My wall heights are the same. I may put the pop into my access doors as you have, or from underneath if I can think of an effective way. How long has it taken you to build this?