Just finished coop. Looking for any extra advice.....................

[tylerhorseman]

We built our 8x8 coop which looks like a minature traditional red barn in our big barnn last winter and we moved it out with our skidster it worked great we put the forks under it then put ratchet straps around the back and set it exactly where we wanted it

 

[Montana-Hens]

I looked at your coop and thought it is like mine in that I built it in the garage, weighed a ton, and had to move it...only question is how are you going to get the poops out....

 

[WoodlandWoman]

That looks great! It looks very functional, as well as attractive. Do you have a service door at both ends? If kind of looks like you do. That's great.

I looked at your BYC page. I read that you are thinking of using deep litter and adding a board at the doorways to keep litter in. I'd like to suggest that you make them removeable. That way, you can slide them out when it's time to clean.

Is that a big ventilation opening on the back, at the bottom? That would be good. You'll need a lot of ventilation in the summer, when it's hot. I also like 1/2" hardware cloth to cover any vent openings, to keep out the small species of weasels, rats and raccoon paws. You might be ok, with the combination of a solid panel kind of blocking the big opening, the other openings being at the top and it being elevated, it's hard to say. It's always nice to have that extra security, though.

Good luck with getting it moved. At least it looks nice and solid. I'm sure it will all go fine. My husband got a little wild and overbuilt our tractor, with changes to the plans. Then they had to be changed again, to include wheels. Things sure get heavy in a hurry.

 

[MareeZoCool]

I love your coop!

Got a ramp for those birds to walk down to their outside run? Have you planned a run to protect your flock, and keep them close to home?