So, I don't have any chickens, yet, but I started building a coop for our "planned" 3 silkie hens. It's 3'x2' floor space and just over 3' high. I have never built anything like this, and I'm using wood that was left in our garage. I need some input/advice! My idea is that a smaller coop will help hold in body heat in the winter. Will this be too small? I also plan to use deep litter on a dirt floor. I'm going to put the pop door about a foot up from the ground, to hold the litter. Opinions on that? I plan on attaching an 8' run, and in decent weather the chickens will be out in the yard with us. The roof will lift off and the back will open for cleaning/collecting eggs. Do I need to put a roost for silkies? I probably will, just in case. I have some sheets of tin to cover the roof and sheets of styrofoam and paneling for insulation. I have no idea what I'm doing, just going by what I've read so far! Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks
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