New Coop Blueprint

How high from the floor can roosts go? And We’ve decided that we’re probably going to put in a poop shelf.
Depends on breeds (some are better fliers than others), but generally they need a way to get down, and flight path is generally looked at like a 45 degree angle.

However.... good fliers don't usually need that much flying space.

Chickens can hop pretty well about 1.5 feet straight up, so you can also just make a "step" for them.

I have perches at all kinds of heights. My tallest are at almost 6 feet (because my bantams REFUSE to perch lower, and I have failed at walling off where they like to perch). But I prefer 3 feet to 4 feet tall perches
 
Depends on breeds (some are better fliers than others), but generally they need a way to get down, and flight path is generally looked at like a 45 degree angle.

However.... good fliers don't usually need that much flying space.

Chickens can hop pretty well about 1.5 feet straight up, so you can also just make a "step" for them.

I have perches at all kinds of heights. My tallest are at almost 6 feet (because my bantams REFUSE to perch lower, and I have failed at walling off where they like to perch). But I prefer 3 feet to 4 feet tall perches
Should i add a small ramp for them just incase
 
Hey y’all, we want to build a new coop. I have come up with a blueprint. I need opinions on how to make it better. Anything that can be pointed out or changed is fine! Thank you!
Updated the blue print, this is the idea i have now. Let me know your opinions and what i should change on this one
 

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Roof needs large overhangs to accommodate the eave/soffit venting.
I went with a 2' overhang and used hardware cloth for the soffits.
I think my most successful ventilation is probably the roof vent and the gable ends - the coop is oriented E-W which aligns with the prevailing winds so there is good flow going on up high which I think draws any excess humidity up and out.
@CKfarm22 you wanted pictures of the inside of my coop - I should warn you it is a very extravagant build (we call it the Chicken Palace for a reason!). What aspects of inside would you like to see specifically? I can do ventilation close ups if that is your focus.
 

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