I need to build a new coop and run.
My current set up is a pain. I have ended up with 5 coops and need to reduce it to 2.
I have an area that is 21' x 16' the problem I have is that I can only go 7' high. I need to have a covered run and have recycled metal roofing available.
I would like to be able to walk into the coops so elevating seems out of the question.
I need to know ...
1. Will the metal roofing materials work for siding as well and what about rot at the bottom boards?
2. How do I cut it to make windows?
3. Can I use regular siding?
4. How would I protect the wood siding from rot or absorbing water?
5. Since the run will be facing south how do I get sun into the coop with a metal roof on both and a 7' height restriction? Can I add a couple pal roof clear pieces even though they would have to touch the metal ones? (Worried about the metal cutting the pal roof.)
6. I need to have a dirt floor in the coop since mice seem to think the converted shed makes a great home underneath. How do I frame the coop in?
More info on my set up needs...
I have 22 birds and plan on having 9 in the bantam coop and the rest in the other side.
The back of the coop will face north with lilac bushes right up to it. (They are mature lilacs already there.) On the south side I have about 6' from the planned run to the chain link fence with mature sumac's. On the west end I have about 6' to the privacy fence with lady bells along it. On the east end I have a mature ash tree. (Not a favorite but at 25+ feet tall and a power line through it I do not think I will be removing it.)
I am thinking on a coop that is 6' x 21' with room on one end to store the feed and bedding.
You are all full of wonderful ideas and useful input. All ideas are welcome.
I am thanking you in advance.
My current set up is a pain. I have ended up with 5 coops and need to reduce it to 2.
I have an area that is 21' x 16' the problem I have is that I can only go 7' high. I need to have a covered run and have recycled metal roofing available.
I would like to be able to walk into the coops so elevating seems out of the question.
I need to know ...
1. Will the metal roofing materials work for siding as well and what about rot at the bottom boards?
2. How do I cut it to make windows?
3. Can I use regular siding?
4. How would I protect the wood siding from rot or absorbing water?
5. Since the run will be facing south how do I get sun into the coop with a metal roof on both and a 7' height restriction? Can I add a couple pal roof clear pieces even though they would have to touch the metal ones? (Worried about the metal cutting the pal roof.)
6. I need to have a dirt floor in the coop since mice seem to think the converted shed makes a great home underneath. How do I frame the coop in?
More info on my set up needs...
I have 22 birds and plan on having 9 in the bantam coop and the rest in the other side.
The back of the coop will face north with lilac bushes right up to it. (They are mature lilacs already there.) On the south side I have about 6' from the planned run to the chain link fence with mature sumac's. On the west end I have about 6' to the privacy fence with lady bells along it. On the east end I have a mature ash tree. (Not a favorite but at 25+ feet tall and a power line through it I do not think I will be removing it.)
I am thinking on a coop that is 6' x 21' with room on one end to store the feed and bedding.
You are all full of wonderful ideas and useful input. All ideas are welcome.
I am thanking you in advance.
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