My first built chicken coop in progress...:) Opinions?

[Missymac]

They will be, this is pretty much just the main frame . More will get done this week, I plan to have the chickens in it this weekend. It will be wired over the door and then sealed around the sides and back.

 

[Kikiriki]

Looks amazing, and will be pretty, too! I love the windows, but from what I've been researching ordinary screen will not keep out predators. Are you planning to reinforce it with construction mesh? I've been trying to design one based on what I have on hand, and I keep having to change my design as I read more info.

 

[Missymac]

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I was thinking I would put it on the inside over the windows

 

[dawj]

Very Nice

 

[countrychix]

Great job! Our coup is very similar to yours and it does get very hot in there, even at night. I ended up adding an inside door, similar to a screen door, but covered in 1/2 x1 inch welded wire, so that the solid door can be left open for more air circulation. The human doors are closed up in the winter and the smell is just awful even w/2 windows cracked open and a 2x4 foot vent fully open; my birds refuse to venture out in the snow though. The more ventation the better. Is your front overhang covered with something? If not I would suggest bug screen covered with a heavier mesh to keep all unwanted guests out of the coup, think bees, squirrels, etc. Keep up the good work and enjoy!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I would put in a lot more ventilation than you have. I think it's going to get really hot in there in the summer. I also cover all openings in the coop with 1/2" hardware cloth.

 

[hcppam]

nice!

 

[MyRedStarz]

Looks great. My husband and i built one from some bad plans off ebay. Not level because we are not carpenters but will work for our 3 pullets. Good Luck!