I need a very simple coop design for about 40 hens.

[newone]

I bought a flock from a neighbour and it more than doubles my current free range flock. Currently my hens just free range in my calf barn but with adding that many new hens I feel I need an actual coop. My husband refuses to help build or design it as he didn't buy the new hens so I need some help with plans and something very simple to build. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi,


Theres lots of designs of coop designs on this site that would provide a good basis for seeing what you may actually want to do - often with lists of materials and estimated costs. I will soon be moving house and will have to build a coop that I can remove at a later date. Im looking into using a large canvas tent as the shelter area with a protected roosting area inside made of pvc piping. Im not sure how well it will work, but we will see...

Good luck!

CT

 

[csaylorchickens]

If you want to build your own there are to a of coop designs.
If you want to buy a premade one it costs a pretty penny.
A few sites to look at urbancoopcompany.com, CCOnly.com, urban farmers.com

Even if you just look at the sites to get an idea on what would work for your coop

I personally like cconly.com site and designs poop trays are so nice to have!

 

[aart]

Build your basic shed about 12' x 16'....that's pretty simple, if you know how to build, or can buy one and retrofit for chickens.