THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!
OK I think that you should drill post into the ground and make a frame all the way around, it should be taller than you so you do not have to duck. It will be more sturdy and predator proof if you use the post. Use both 2" welded wire and chicken wire for extra protection. Put a tall post in the middle of the pen to support the predator netting.
The basic house structure is nice. I would close it in a add a nesting box to the back with a flip top lid for easy egg access. The front should be a door that opens to allow you in to the building and have a small door for the chickens to use. I would hang the feed and water inside the house.
Now if you want to be real ambitious, LANDSCAPE! A pretty coop is a happy coop!
I hope that you do not mind that I drew on your pictures. I am just the kind of person that does better with visuals.
Good Luck on your project!
OK I think that you should drill post into the ground and make a frame all the way around, it should be taller than you so you do not have to duck. It will be more sturdy and predator proof if you use the post. Use both 2" welded wire and chicken wire for extra protection. Put a tall post in the middle of the pen to support the predator netting.
The basic house structure is nice. I would close it in a add a nesting box to the back with a flip top lid for easy egg access. The front should be a door that opens to allow you in to the building and have a small door for the chickens to use. I would hang the feed and water inside the house.
Now if you want to be real ambitious, LANDSCAPE! A pretty coop is a happy coop!
I hope that you do not mind that I drew on your pictures. I am just the kind of person that does better with visuals.
Good Luck on your project!
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