My First Coop Build

[mattkinnick]

It's too late to make major modifications, but minor tweaks are welcome and probably needed. I'd love some more experienced eyes on my design! Thanks in advance.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I would enlarge the run. What a gorgeous little coop. How many birds? Are you where you get snow that stays in winter?

 

[Ghosty]

Pretty backyard coop! Love the wood shingles! I wish I had used 2 x 6 for the base plate on my run, so I could have more litter material without it spilling over or pushing on the HC. Especially since I had to HC the bottom of the run and I'm using sand.

 

[nekker57]

Beautiful coop but would enlarge the run.

 

[mattkinnick]

I would enlarge the run. What a gorgeous little coop. How many birds? Are you where you get snow that stays in winter?

Thanks 6 chickens. Yes, MN. I've thought about covering the run with plexiglass or similar.

 

[mattkinnick]

We also let them out to range one or twice a day (full-fenced in backyard).

And the run is currently 64 sq/ft.

 

[mattkinnick]

Pretty backyard coop! Love the wood shingles! I wish I had used 2 x 6 for the base plate on my run, so I could have more litter material without it spilling over or pushing on the HC. Especially since I had to HC the bottom of the run and I'm using sand.

HC?

 

[ChickenLeg]

Nice coop, looks like great quality! Well done

 

[ame087192]

wow- that is a beautiful run! only suggestion- if you havent already- burrying the netting material (cloth wire it looks like) under the ground to prevent a preditor from digging under.
Even if your in a city there's possum, raccoons, cats, etc.

 

[aart]

Very attractive, nice gable overhangs...

...but some key functions missing.
*Being able to access birds in coop if needed,
I don't see an access door for human to get inside coop.

-Wonders how long those slide out poop trays are going to work out.
-Ventilation is sorely lacking.
-That ramp is very steep, and in the way of feed and water tending.
-Bigger run with snow/wind protection.
-Will need to keep the run door accessible by shoveling snow.

Sorry to be so critical, I was trained to look for problems.