My wife came home with 12 littlechics a few weeks ago,so naturally I had to build a coop. Lucky for me I spent the winter building homes for a contractor and learned alot, i also work at lowes so I haev everyting I need there. I am finishing up on a 8x8 coop, I will send pics soon. Its being built next toanold barn with lots of carpenter bees bored into the wood, its been a blast. I cant wait to put the last touches on it to move the chics in, they grow faster than weeds. This site has been awesome for info. I had no idea there was such a following for stuff like this, its pretty cool. Its late so , Ill send pics and I have some ???'s to ask tommorow.