My first coop build/renovation PLEASE critic where necessary New Jersey

[Sam and ELLA]

I did some predator proofing on the coop. Let me know what you think.
Thanks

 

[Sam and ELLA]

I added a tire swing and the girls are loving it!

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Here are some of the Questions I have;

1. Do you need windows?
2. How many nesting boxes per hen?
3. How many perches (not the length)
4. Are there any cautions I should be aware of with a concrete floor?

1. Don't need windows, but you do need adequate ventilation. Windows help by lighting the interior.
2. 0.25/hen, or 1 nest per 4 hens
3. # of perches doesn't matter. They need about 1' in length per chicken
4. A rough surface will be hard to clean poop off of, concrete will stain, and it's hard on the chickens jumping down from the roost. A positive is that it's predator-proof

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Chicken wire is for keeping chickens in, it will not hold up to a dog or a raccoon or any other creature determined to get a chicken dinner. 1/2 inch Hardware cloth over the wire, stapled then screw down trim boards over that. You have a lot left to do.

Gary

 

[Sam and ELLA]

Chicken wire is for keeping chickens in, it will not hold up to a dog or a raccoon or any other creature determined to get a chicken dinner. 1/2 inch Hardware cloth over the wire, stapled then screw down trim boards over that. You have a lot left to do.

Gary

I completely covered the coop with 1/2" 19 ga. HW cloth and did an anti dig protection.

 

[Bek]

I completely covered the coop with 1/2" 19 ga. HW cloth and did an anti dig protection.

Wow, Sam and ELLA! You've made a lot of progress! It's looking great!

Sorry if I missed this part, but where do you have concrete flooring? I'm curious bc I'm contemplating the location of my 1st build - covered concrete patio is an option I've considered.

 

[CapricornFarm]

You might want bigger diameter perches so their toes grip the widest part, not wrapping around and over lapping other toes.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

I completely covered the coop with 1/2" 19 ga. HW cloth and did an anti dig protection.

Oops, my mistake. I just looked again. Not sure what I saw earlier.

Gary

 

[Sam and ELLA]

Wow, Sam and ELLA! You've made a lot of progress! It's looking great!

Sorry if I missed this part, but where do you have concrete flooring? I'm curious bc I'm contemplating the location of my 1st build - covered concrete patio is an option I've considered.

I converted a shed that had concrete floors so the concrete is only within the coop the run is dirt. I'm also trying the deep litter method that way they could have some cushion on their feet and I enjoy less work .