I need coop recommendations

[CHlCKEN]

I’m at a total loss for what kind of coop to build/buy for my four new ducks. Any links to plans, or prefabs that might work for us?

 

[MGG]

I’m at a total loss for what kind of coop to build/buy for my four new ducks. Any links to plans, or prefabs that might work for us?

One level coops work best, ducks hate ramps.
And shed type building works good!

 

[CHlCKEN]

One level coops work best, ducks hate ramps.
And shed type building works good!

I understand that so far, but finding actual prefabs/plans are what I’m lost on.

 

[MGG]

I understand that so far, but finding actual prefabs/plans are what I’m lost on.

I don't have any actual plans, sorry.
How big is the max size?

 

[CHlCKEN]

I don't have any actual plans, sorry.
How big is the max size?

Gosh I haven’t measured out a max size yet. That might heal a little

 

[MGG]

Gosh I haven’t measured out a max size yet. That might heal a little

That would help

 

[DukesDucks]

I bought a wooden shed from a company that specializes in them. They prepared the ground and delivered it on a big flat bed truck. I got a big one 10 x 20 and customized it by adding a wall down the center with a door, plus an extra duck door at one end. So the ducks (10 Muscovy) have one half and I use the other half for storage. It is about 8" off the ground and my ducks don't have any problem using the ramp.
I also bough a portable garage kit but the kind with just a roof on poles. I attached this to the duck end of the shed. Did the sides with chicken wire burying some 2' down and out. One side has tarp for wind protection.
It has worked well for me.

 

[DukesDucks]

There is also a thread Coop & Run - design, construction, and maintenance which you might find very helpful.

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I built a 3x4 dog house style house and attached it to a coop house. It has worked well for 4 years for my 6 ducks but it is starting to fall apart. I recently purchased the plans linked below. My plan is to build this but put the house on the ground, use the space above it for supplies, and make it shorter (about 6 feet) with a hinged roof for cleaning. Maybe it will help you.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/181650...f=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&bes=1

 

[CHlCKEN]

I bought a wooden shed from a company that specializes in them. They prepared the ground and delivered it on a big flat bed truck. I got a big one 10 x 20 and customized it by adding a wall down the center with a door, plus an extra duck door at one end. So the ducks (10 Muscovy) have one half and I use the other half for storage. It is about 8" off the ground and my ducks don't have any problem using the ramp.
I also bough a portable garage kit but the kind with just a roof on poles. I attached this to the duck end of the shed. Did the sides with chicken wire burying some 2' down and out. One side has tarp for wind protection.
It has worked well for me.

That’s a wonderful idea! Thank you! I m in need of a chicken coop too, so I could really like that.