Hey there from Texas

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
I live in the Houston area and I highly recommend at least a three-sided open coop.
Open as in not closed in hardware cloth only.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Good luck with the coop planning and construction.

 

[N F C]

For your coop, I agree with @DobieLover about lots of ventilation and predator proof. And make it as big as you can, chickens love having lots of space.

It's nice to have you here!

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome! For lots of pictures and designs for coops, you can visit the Coop Articles. And for a lot of discussion on coop building, we have the Coop & Run forum. In fact, I recommend posting your question in that forum and the folks who have it all figured out will come and help you.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello and welcome to BYC! This is a great place to learn and share your chicken adventures