Coop/run questions

[Mutt Farm]

Yikes! I can't imagine that much for eggs! Last I checked they were $2.50 here and I thought that was crazy.

I'd gladly share some of this rain if I could, lol.

Feeling pretty smart right? Anyhoo, I found the link for this gal, she seems to provide good info, has been at a while in Fla. Maybe give her a holler. @NorthFLChick

 

[kwhites634]

Sure! Gosh...what I wouldn't give for a little rain water. Our water restrictions, prices and penalties are so bad here that I couldn't even plant a full garden the past 3 years. LOL on the cats! If there is a slope, no worries. Your soil should be sandy anyway. Just things to ponder. LOL on hubby too. I pushed to the point of an eye roll, but then they started laying. Now, he's on board. Eggs are $7./18 here and stores are running out.

$7/18?! That's absolutely insane!

Out of curiosity, how'd you get your "Walk softly" line to show up? I tried, but wasn't bright enough to figure it out.

 

[Mutt Farm]

$7/18?! That's absolutely insane!

Out of curiosity, how'd you get your "Walk softly" line to show up? I tried, but wasn't bright enough to figure it out.

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[Emma Miriam]

8x8x8 sounds good. You're always better off building big. A 4x8 coop might be a little squishy. And a big coop makes it much easier for you to maneuver and place roosts, nest boxes, etc. exactly where you want them.

I like the idea of raising the coop on cinder blocks. I've heard of people doing that.

As for the run size, if you want it 10 ft wide, maybe 4x10 or 5x10? I mean, you could get away with a lot less, but if you're going to go to the trouble of building it, you might as well make it worth your while. The size is totally up to you, of course.

Keep us updated on your plans! Sounds like this setup will be great.

 

[kwhites634]

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Thanks! I finally tried enough different things that I managed to get it up.