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Is there any way to give me some guidelines to know what kind of coop I need to build?
Yes!
There are several very important features your new coop will need:
4 sq ft of floor space per bird (nest boxes are not included in this area), 10-15 sq ft of space in the run (I'd go higher than 15 if you can), LOTS of ventilation, every window and vent backed with properly secured 1/2" hardware cloth, all doors sealed with latches that a toddler cannot open, birds will sleep and poop in the nest boxes if the roosts aren't at least 6" higher than the boxes, 1 linear foot of roost space per LF chicken positioned at least 12" from the wall and the next parallel roost, thick dry bedding on the floor to cushion landings.
I am a huge advocate of poop boards and a walk-in style coop! It makes life so much easier.
 

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