New coop ideas PLEASE!!!!

[Fussy8]

We will be moving very very soon and i want the perfect coop to start fresh on our new property!!!! I need ideas, thoughts and what ever else you want to give advice on!! I have 8 chickens and live in utah! I would love to hear about your past experience's with building coops! thank you!! <3

 

[Avonlea22]

Run power to it!

Make the people door high enough that you don't keep hitting your head.

 

[Fussy8]

that is some great advice! AHAHAHAHa thank you! any more!?

 

[hemet dennis]

Quote:
build it bigger then you think you will ever need

 

[LadiesMan017]

Quote:
build it bigger then you think you will ever need

Definately, AHAHA

 

[CheerioLounge]

Have you checked out all the great coops here? https://www.backyardchickens.com/coopdesigns.html

 

[jerryb]

the best thing i did in my new coop was to make the roosting bars and a frame that is hinged to the wall.

so when i need to change the litter i can just raise up the roosting bars and shovel out the old litter.

I also used a self storing storm window in a stock size to provide some daytime light and some adjustable ventilation.

my mistake: should have made it bigger, but this thread has covered that already.

good luck,
Jerry

 

[ladyride]

Run water to it beats carrying it.

 

[buckabucka]

Build it big, and make it so you can easily divide it in case you have a broody or want to introduce new pullets, or have an injured hen, etc.

At one point, I had mine divided into 3 areas, but it was a crazy system of chicken wire and screen that kept falling down. This summer, I want to put up 2x4's to hold a permanent chicken wire divider, with decent human size doors (I was crawling over, under, and had to be a contortionist with the other set up. When it is just the one flock, I'll be able to leave the doors open to maximize space. When I have new pullets or a broody raising chicks, the doors can be closed.

You may not ever plan on having a broody hatch eggs, or introducing new pullets, but I didn't plan on it either. Plans change.

Also, if you live where there is snow, build a secure run with a roof to get them outside in the winter.
Have fun!

 

[Ridgerunner]

This is the stickly in this topic. Especially look under the "Things you have learned" thread.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=206328