Cluckgirl913
Chirping
Here’s what I’ve got - 4 Buff Orpingtons growing like weeds. Would like to be able to add 1 or 2 more
What I’m building - 4x8 shed style coop that is 2’ off the ground. Entire 4x8 run is covered by the structure above but interior floor space will only be 4x4 plus a 4’Lx18”W nesting box . Other side will be open to the ground and contain swing, hanging feeders and water. Interior height will be 4’ on the short side and 5’4” on the taller side. Chicken entrance and nesting box will be across from each other on opposite walls and I plan on running two roosts between those two walls about 18” apart, one on either side of entrance door.
Is this enough space for at least the 4 I have? My only other option would be to take the floor across the entire 8’ and then have an entrance hole from underneath.
The coop will sit on concrete but the chickens will be able to free range in the yard during the day.
What I’m building - 4x8 shed style coop that is 2’ off the ground. Entire 4x8 run is covered by the structure above but interior floor space will only be 4x4 plus a 4’Lx18”W nesting box . Other side will be open to the ground and contain swing, hanging feeders and water. Interior height will be 4’ on the short side and 5’4” on the taller side. Chicken entrance and nesting box will be across from each other on opposite walls and I plan on running two roosts between those two walls about 18” apart, one on either side of entrance door.
Is this enough space for at least the 4 I have? My only other option would be to take the floor across the entire 8’ and then have an entrance hole from underneath.
The coop will sit on concrete but the chickens will be able to free range in the yard during the day.
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