How to weatherproof this coup ?

[Johnthefarmer]

 

[RojoMarz]

What type of weather do you need to protect from...ie snow, wind, rain, etc?

 

[Johnthefarmer]

Thanks. Wind and rain only. Some inputs on overall improvement as well.

 

[Chicalina]

I would take out the wire mesh floor and put the coop on bare earth not concrete. Walking constantly on wire mesh is also uncomfortable for their feet, and they risk injury by getting toes caught in it. Chickens without the daily joy of scratching around in the dirt - well that's the point of living!

You need a sheltered area with roosts on for night time. It's fairly easy to screw in wooden panels over the wire sides and one inside it to create that area. Make sure you have ventilation above their heads.

 

[aart]

Curious why there are no roosts?
And what's with the mesh floor, no human could walk in there to tend the birds.
Do you plan on keeping chickens in there...how many?
Will there be a run too?

Would help to know.....
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[Johnthefarmer]

I would take out the wire mesh floor and put the coop on bare earth not concrete. Walking constantly on wire mesh is also uncomfortable for their feet, and they risk injury by getting toes caught in it. Chickens without the daily joy of scratching around in the dirt - well that's the point of living!

You need a sheltered area with roosts on for night time. It's fairly easy to screw in wooden panels over the wire sides and one inside it to create that area. Make sure you have ventilation above their heads.

I would take out the wire mesh floor and put the coop on bare earth not concrete. Walking constantly on wire mesh is also uncomfortable for their feet, and they risk injury by getting toes caught in it. Chickens without the daily joy of scratching around in the dirt - well that's the point of living!

You need a sheltered area with roosts on for night time. It's fairly easy to screw in wooden panels over the wire sides and one inside it to create that area. Make sure you have ventilation above their heads.

Thank you very much for the quick response. I have 3 more months before introducing the chicken to this farm. 1 of the several models I am creating for training purpose. The coop is not complete, yet.
The farm was abandoned for 2 decades. Infested with Rats, Snakes, Mongoose, Jackal and wild dogs.
I am accepting all your points. Will keep you updated the developments.
"ventilation above their heads" is the key point from this conversation.

 

[Johnthefarmer]

Thank you very much for the quick response. I have 3 more months before introducing the chicken to this farm. 1 of the several models I am creating for training purpose. The coop is not complete, yet.
The farm was abandoned for 2 decades. Infested with Rats, Snakes, Mongoose, Jackal and wild dogs.
I am accepting all your points. Will keep you updated the developments.
"ventilation above their heads" is the key point from this conversation.

Curious why there are no roosts?
And what's with the mesh floor, no human could walk in there to tend the birds.
Do you plan on keeping chickens in there...how many?
Will there be a run too?

Would help to know.....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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Thank you very much for your quick response. I really appreciate you for taking time to explain in detail.

All your points are valid!

I live in Asia, travel around on a rural consultation job (my bread and butter). Spare time help marginal farmers who are trying to meet ends (according to my favorite comedian Mr. Nazareth , it's a dirty job).
I come from a rural farming community, where my relatives are still struggling to make a living.
So I am carefully introducing 'proven methods' to those who are willing to learn.
This farm was abandoned for 2 decades, infested with Rats, Crabs, snakes, Mongoose, monitor lizard, cats and Dogs. Drunkards are sober during day time.

it will take another 3 months before chicken, Ducks, goats, etc are introduced in this place. The coup is not ready yet, my friend taught the local boys to do welding. The property has lot of mature bamboo , I may recommend one of these roosting models , which I got from the internet.
I will update you in the coming weeks, how we incorporate all your suggestions.
John

 

[Chicalina]

Thank you very much for the quick response. I have 3 more months before introducing the chicken to this farm. 1 of the several models I am creating for training purpose. The coop is not complete, yet.
The farm was abandoned for 2 decades. Infested with Rats, Snakes, Mongoose, Jackal and wild dogs.
I am accepting all your points. Will keep you updated the developments.
"ventilation above their heads" is the key point from this conversation.

And dirt floor for scratching, not wire mesh. Main point really.

As for the roosts, as much as a lot of people use the ladder setup, chickens actually get on much better and have less stress if the roosts are all the same height. That way they are not constantly competing to be on a higher rung. Because they will ALL want to be on the highest roost and those relegated to lower ones can create an everlasting undercurrent of competition and bullying. I've noticed this with mine where I have two levels, as there is always pecking of heads of the ones below the ones on the top. Not every chicken, but it's enough to make roosting time a bit of a kerfuffle.