Okay..so you're saying you have 9 birds in there? The intent to free range in a couple months aside, I'd still say that's pretty cramped quarters for that many and the run should still be predator proofed. Doing otherwise is just inviting trouble. I know you're very proud of yourself and your dad and very happy with your set up..and you SHOULD BE..it's very nice..but, I feel like because of that you might be reacting a bit defensively and not open to hearing suggestions on what might be best for them. I mean no disrespect..just trying to help. Best of luck to you!
Oh, I don't mean that they LOOK crowded together..it's that if you do some research you'll find that you need a minimum of about 3 sq ft per bird. Recommendations vary from 2 to 4 sq ft depending on the breed size, temperament etc..but 3 sq ft is pretty much an accepted standard. Your coop is 4'x6', so that's 24 sq ft, which is an acceptable size for no more than 6 to 8 birds. If you go up to the four sq ft per bird standard, that's room enough for 4 to 6.
Is the coop open on the front? If not, it might need more ventilation but otherwise looks amazing!
Not quite done yet. There will be windows on each side with a hinges flap to close during the winter months.
Nice build! But may I suggest one important change. Ditch the chicken wire as it’s only good at keeping chickens in and NOT keeping the predators OUT. A coon or fox can rip through the chicken wire and get at your birds or pull one through it piece by piece. I would go with at least 19 gauge hardware cloth with the 1/2in openings. As well as at least an 18in skirt along the ground outside the parameter of the coop and run with the same material, it’ll keep the other critters from digging up and under the fencing and into the enclosure. Stapled to the ground with landscaping staples. The long ones. Use fender washers and screws to secure the wire to the frame as well. Good luck!
Looks really good! I do have a couple of quick questions for you though..first I count at least four or five birds in your picture? How many are there total? And if you get time, could you show some pics all the way around? I'm curious about your ventilation situation..I'm thinking you may not have enough ventilation for the coop size and almost certainly not enough square footage for the number of chickens in there. I know you probably don't wanna hear that since you've got such a nice set up, but chicken math doesn't lie.
You can’t see it but the roof is secured via strapping
