New Chicken Lover needs help with coop design

[wsdareme]

I'm finally taking the plunge into backyard chickens! My wonderful husband is going to build me a hen house, and it's going to be about 11' wide by 15' deep. I have been scouring every resource possible (and purchasing too many books) to try to find a good layout. Every time I think I find a link, it turns out to be an ad to purchase a book or something. I just want to maximize space, and design the coop so that it's easy to clean (maybe with slide out trays under the roosts? Can anyone help?

 

[ADozenGirlz]

Good for you! Welcome to the club!
Some good news for you: there is an ENTIRE SECTION on Coop building and design and I'm sure you'll be able to find lots of ideas and helpful information there. (Take a peek at the index, you'll find it there). Good luck and happy chickening!

 

[Gonzo]

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Good Advise! Welcome!

 

[pringle]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

gonzo&hispeeps :

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Good Advise! Welcome!

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from Ohio
I agree

 

[texasgal]

A big Texas size

 

[Ehigh57]

Hello from GA!

 

[b.hromada]

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from S. Florida! Glad you joined us!