Finishing up Coop and Run

[nc_spearo]

Hey guys, total newbie here. Finishing up my coop I ordered off amazon. Made some changes for the better. Adding a 8ft run, almost finished it today but ran outta daylight. gonna have 4-5 birds in there to start. Pics added let me know what ya think. Any tips, must haves, is greatly appreciated as again total new guy here!

Thanks!!

 

[ToniTalley]

In my opinion, I would only put 2, maaaybe 3, hens in that tiny coop.

 

[nc_spearo]

I was leaning more toward 4 birds to start, Inside it came with 2 roost. I was gonna add a third.

 

[imnukensc]

The coop isn't large enough for 4 birds. It doesn't matter how many roosts you have. I wouldn't put more than 2 birds in it.

 

[jthornton]

I would only put at the max 2 bantams in that tiny thing. I'm so glad you added the run.

I don't see any vents, I would remove the wood on the gables and replace it with 1/2" hardware cloth.

JT

 

[nc_spearo]

Rgr. These birds are also going to be mainly free ranging. I think I am going to double the coop. Saw a site I can order just the coop and I’ll double it in size.

Don’t want the girls to be cramped

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC!
Free ranging doesn't really allow you to scrimp on coop space.
That tiny coop could be great for a hospital, broody, grow-out coop in the future if you take care of it.

Before you buy another overpriced but too small coop online,
learn a bit about chickens and the space they do best with.

Here's a good place to start:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need