Hen House design Help hints Please

[muttley]

Hi,

are there any woodworkers out there who can give me some building Tips hints Ect ?
I will be building using reclaimed Timber, probably pallets. The house will need to be big enough for 3/4 hens.
What dimensions are required? per bird is fine, such as floor area, height, perching space, Nesting boxs, etc. Many Thanks.

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[gumpsgirl]

Hello and good morning from here in the good 'ole USA!

My DH and I built my coops out of pallet lumber and it worked great! Have you looked at the "Coop Designs" page to get some ideas yet? If not, please do! There are tons and tons of ideas along with measurements listed there. You will find ideas on coops ranging from small to large. The coop design section is all the way at the top of the page. Good luck!

!!!

 

[Rusty Hills Farm]

I keep large fowl breeds and allow 4 sq ft per bird inside the coop and 20 sq ft per bird in the run, 10-12" perching space per bird, and one nest box for every 3 birds.

HTH

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

There is a book you can find online, or at a bookstore called "Chicken Coops" written by Judy Pangman, that offers plenty of ideas, and suggestions for recommended space requirements.

http://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Coops-Building-Plans-Housing/dp/1580176275

 

[the1much]

a cheap hand held metal detector will keep ya swas sharp, and predrill your nail holes, because most pallets are made from hardwood, and to get a nail through means you'll ruin a dozen or so for EACH place you want to nail.

 

[digitS']

A 4 foot by 4 foot coop (120cm x 120cm) would be a good size for 3 to 4 hens. It isn't necessary that it be tall enuf for you to walk into. Doors on opposite sides, could give you enuf access even if it is only 3 or 4 feet in height.

That size may also work well if you can find 4 foot pallets.

Welcome to BYC!!

Steve