Need helpful ideas on building my chicken coop and run.

[Lisa Culbert]

I plan on starting off with 5 or 6 Golden Comets and Buff Orpingtons. I like the Monk design coop on the site but would appreciate any helpful advice.

 

[Nyla]

Welcome to BYC!! Glad you could join us!
This link has ideas! From small to HUGE coops and runs! https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/chicken-coops.12/

 

[Lisa Culbert]

Thank you.

 

[Nyla]

Your very welcome! I hope you find a coop and run that you like!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC, Lisa. Nyla has given you a great link. If you wish to discuss your plans or post pics of progress, then I'd suggest posting on this forum - Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance

Do bear in space requirements -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes and good luck with your coop build

Pork Pie

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, Lisa! We are glad you joined the flock! BYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry. There is always space for members on the BYC roost!
I am wishing you good luck with all of your coop plans and designs! Buff Orpingtons and Golden Comets are a wonderful breed to begin with.

Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[feathermaid]

Good choices for your first chickens, should give you lots of eggs!

Not sure what coop you mean... is this it?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/monks-chicken-coop.47840/
I like the design but the main thing that concerns me is the ventilation, or rather that version of experimental ventilation with a fan. If you cannot run power 24/7 it would be better to have openings near the roof line on opposing sides to get natural air flow and also just let ammonia fumes escape on their own. The following articles contain some essentaial information to keep in mind when building your coop:
How Much Room Do Chickens Need
Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!
Predator Proofing

Best wishes starting your new chicken adventure!

 

[N F C]

I agree with @FlappyFeathers regarding the ventilation. Also, I was wondering how tall the run is? It looks short, that could make it difficult to clean and to remove an ill/injured chicken from.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us