Interior design help

[nmoog81]

So I am in the process of moving this building to my property. It is 12ft x 12ft It will face south and obviously I will replace window glass. I understand that you need ventilation to eliminate moisture and keep humidity to a minimum. I am hoping to house 12 ladies with an unlimited outdoor area. It will have power before winter. I would like some help on what to put where ie. Nesting boxes, roost, ventilation. Also -30 degrees is not unheard of in winters with some aggressive wind at times... I am very capable of building most anything. My wife's request for a few chicks has turned me into slightly obsessive. All help/ideas is appreciated greatly

 

[rosemarythyme]

You want most of ventilation up high - well above where the chickens would roost since you have the space for that. Wind chill shouldn't be an issue inside. Recommended minimum ventilation is 1 sq ft per chicken or 10% of floor space, whichever is greater.

Nest boxes and roosts can go almost anywhere that works for you. Main things to remember: nests should be lower than roosts to encourage chickens to not sleep in them. You need roughly 12" of roost space per bird. Nests should be a minimum of 12" cubed (though a little bigger may be better).

All numbers above are for large breeds, giants would need more space, bantams could handle less, etc.

 

[PetitePlume]

it will be insulated right?
I would ad to the post above a poop board under the roost. It keeps the place much cleaner so it smells much better. By doing so you can clean it every day or few days, whatever works for you. I use a kid rake and a bucket, takes about 3 minutes everytime.
Enjoy your project and the birds to come!

 

[aart]

Wow, that's quite the building!
Curious how you will move it?

Here's a good thread about metal building modified to chicken coop.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/from-tool-shed-to-coop.1321135/

Oh, and...Welcome to BYC! @nmoog81
Where in this world are you located?
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[aart]

Floor plans in that big a building could be great, lots of options.
Depends on your goals for chickens.
Separate areas for main flock, storage of feed and supplies, and raising chicks is something to think about.
Looking at lots of thread and articles for ideas,
and sketching out your coop on graph paper can all help.

 

[nmoog81]

Wow, that's quite the building!
Curious how you will move it?

Here's a good thread about metal building modified to chicken coop.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/from-tool-shed-to-coop.1321135/

Oh, and...Welcome to BYC! @nmoog81
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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Wow, that's quite the building!
Curious how you will move it?

Here's a good thread about metal building modified to chicken coop.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/from-tool-shed-to-coop.1321135/

Oh, and...Welcome to BYC! @nmoog81
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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Well it will be lifted up with 2 tractors and set on a trailer and drove 18 miles to my house and unloaded the same way. I m setting it on a pad of cement for the simple reason of cleaning should be easier. This morning was 12F so a bit on the chilly side but we are hoping for 50 s by the end of the week