Sirena
In the Brooder
- Apr 30, 2015
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We just bought a new chicken coop for our 3 chickens. Here is what it looks like:


As you can see, it is basically a run with 3 hen boxes attached at one end. I'd like to modify it and build an actual small coop inside the run enclosing the 3 hen boxes. My questions....
Should we just attach 3 sides and call it good, or make it enclosed a little more such as creating a box off the floor so it looks more like this:

It wouldn't have the peaked roof, but I think you get the idea.
Also, it is about chest high (I'm 5'4") so getting in and building would be a little tricky, plus we'd need to clean it out.
I've read where some say more open is better, while others like their chickens to be more enclosed in their coops. I'd really like some ideas/suggestions of what to do with our new chicken home. Thanks!! Sirena
As you can see, it is basically a run with 3 hen boxes attached at one end. I'd like to modify it and build an actual small coop inside the run enclosing the 3 hen boxes. My questions....
Should we just attach 3 sides and call it good, or make it enclosed a little more such as creating a box off the floor so it looks more like this:
It wouldn't have the peaked roof, but I think you get the idea.
Also, it is about chest high (I'm 5'4") so getting in and building would be a little tricky, plus we'd need to clean it out.
I've read where some say more open is better, while others like their chickens to be more enclosed in their coops. I'd really like some ideas/suggestions of what to do with our new chicken home. Thanks!! Sirena