JN_CO2022
Chirping
Per recommendation from @3KillerBs
Newbie questions, please be patient with me I am still researching and learning.
I am trying to determine the proper size coop and run I will need for my future flock.
Per HOA I can have up to 6 hens (standard size to be safe). Located in Colorado (Denver Metro Suburbs).
Being in suburbia with an HOA I have limited space (approx 12’L x 9’w with some wiggle room, pic attached) and setback requirements from the fence that I can put the coop and run. I cannot let them free range unsupervised so they will use the run most of the time.
I considered getting a shed but inventory, cost and delivery are a big factor. There is a handyman on FB ChickenCoops R Us that will build and deliver one for me within my limited budget since I do not have the time, skills, nor tools to build my own or vehicle necessary to haul or pick up such items. The builder has several different sizes but quoted me one that is coop and run which measures 9’Lx4’Wx6’H. Updated to add he just sent me another design that is coop only which measures 8’x4’x6’ which is far larger than the original but does not include a run. So that is something I will need to add. DH was not thrilled with any ideas, tonight he finally said our best option may be to put the coop on the gravel that is above the small retaining wall and add the run into the area we pulled up the pavers from. With that I need to consider a covered run that can handle a snow load.
Is this sufficent for a happy and healthy flock of 6? If no, then based on the space I have available, what dimensions should I have him build for both the coop and the run, or would it be best to go with a smaller flock?
Newbie questions, please be patient with me I am still researching and learning.
I am trying to determine the proper size coop and run I will need for my future flock.
Per HOA I can have up to 6 hens (standard size to be safe). Located in Colorado (Denver Metro Suburbs).
Being in suburbia with an HOA I have limited space (approx 12’L x 9’w with some wiggle room, pic attached) and setback requirements from the fence that I can put the coop and run. I cannot let them free range unsupervised so they will use the run most of the time.
I considered getting a shed but inventory, cost and delivery are a big factor. There is a handyman on FB ChickenCoops R Us that will build and deliver one for me within my limited budget since I do not have the time, skills, nor tools to build my own or vehicle necessary to haul or pick up such items. The builder has several different sizes but quoted me one that is coop and run which measures 9’Lx4’Wx6’H. Updated to add he just sent me another design that is coop only which measures 8’x4’x6’ which is far larger than the original but does not include a run. So that is something I will need to add. DH was not thrilled with any ideas, tonight he finally said our best option may be to put the coop on the gravel that is above the small retaining wall and add the run into the area we pulled up the pavers from. With that I need to consider a covered run that can handle a snow load.
Is this sufficent for a happy and healthy flock of 6? If no, then based on the space I have available, what dimensions should I have him build for both the coop and the run, or would it be best to go with a smaller flock?
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