Deck Coop

[Mrsdymacek]

Like I mentioned in my "new here" introduction, my husband and I going home to the country and want to get a few back yard birds. We are on the fence between ducks and chickens, or maybe both, but I know we want a Christmas goose that would just be a temporary resident each year. We're not thinking more than 5-6 birds at any one time.




Hi there! Hubby and I have just bought a new house with a 16x16 deck off the back. We really don't need the storage because we have a huge garage and a garden shed as well, so I've just had this idea of converting this underneath space to our coop. I'm envisioning a floor plan sort of like this:




I know ventilation is key as with all coops but especially this one, since we've got living space above it. We are going to put a ceiling fan on the top level so that will also help move air down and out instead of any smell coming up.

There is a rain barrel off the left corner behind that bush, and I think I can rig it for a continuous water supply.

I know I will need to wire it all well to keep my sweeties safe from raccoon paws.

Other than these things, is there anything I am missing? {now that I look at it again, I would probably be fine to just cut the space in half and have 8x16 coop and 8x16 storage/other}

 

[fischnchix]

Looks good. I've never had a coop near the house so I don't know much about the smell but I'd definitely use a perch over shelf with pdz. But since you only plan on having a few birds I guess it is not necessary.

 

[Mrsdymacek]

I've just read the ventilation page and I think I've got that in the bag but now what concerns me in insulation in the winter. We are zone 7a, so it's not terribly frigid (like Canada) but I am sure it would be a bit drafty. Ideas?

 

[Hokum Coco]

. I've just had this idea of converting this underneath space to our coop.

Your proposal may work fine. Personally I would build a coop or tractor that would fit under the deck but would be able to move in case unforeseen issues should arise. Hope what ever you decide works out for you.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Like I mentioned in my "new here" introduction, my husband and I going home to the country and want to get a few back yard birds. We are on the fence between ducks and chickens, or maybe both, but I know we want a Christmas goose that would just be a temporary resident each year. We're not thinking more than 5-6 birds at any one time.




Hi there! Hubby and I have just bought a new house with a 16x16 deck off the back. We really don't need the storage because we have a huge garage and a garden shed as well, so I've just had this idea of converting this underneath space to our coop. I'm envisioning a floor plan sort of like this:




I know ventilation is key as with all coops but especially this one, since we've got living space above it. We are going to put a ceiling fan on the top level so that will also help move air down and out instead of any smell coming up.

There is a rain barrel off the left corner behind that bush, and I think I can rig it for a continuous water supply.

I know I will need to wire it all well to keep my sweeties safe from raccoon paws.

Other than these things, is there anything I am missing? {now that I look at it again, I would probably be fine to just cut the space in half and have 8x16 coop and 8x16 storage/other}

New here and searching for pros/cons and those that had utilized a coop/run underneath their deck.
Any luck with yours?

 

[Acre4Me]

New here and searching for pros/cons and those that had utilized a coop/run underneath their deck.
Any luck with yours?

The OP hasn’t been on BYC since 2015.

create a new post! That way you’ll get better visibility

 

[Krugerrand]

Here are a few recent ones I've seen:
(@FiftyCentChick )
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-little-under-the-deck-coop.1463701/#post-24380191
(@Brittany34993 )
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-my-coop-to-small.1470582/