New coop nearly done

[cballiu]

We live in Sequim, WA which has a very moderate climate and not nearly as much rain as you might think. So we used OSB to build our coop. I'll be putting sheet vinyl down on the floor for easy cleaning after I paint the interior with Killz. The roof is metal and will have an under layment of a vapor barrier on OSB. I have louvered vent covers for the smaller vents and may drill vent holes near the roof if the temperature dictates. I'll be painting the exterior with an exterior house paint for waterproofing. The ramp has slats (this picture was taken before the slats were put on). Any other suggestions/comments? The dimensions are 4'x8'. The coop is in a 20x20' enclosure made of 12 gauge 2x4 welded wire. We're changing the latches on the coop doors as well to something more secure. The enclosure is in a part of the yard that stays mostly shaded by tall cedars so I don't think heat will be an issue.

 

[Kgbao]

We live in Sequim, WA which has a very moderate climate and not nearly as much rain as you might think. So we used OSB to build our coop. I'll be putting sheet vinyl down on the floor for easy cleaning after I paint the interior with Killz. The roof is metal and will have an under layment of a vapor barrier on OSB. I have louvered vent covers for the smaller vents and may drill vent holes near the roof if the temperature dictates. I'll be painting the exterior with an exterior house paint for waterproofing. The ramp has slats (this picture was taken before the slats were put on). Any other suggestions/comments? The dimensions are 4'x8'. The coop is in a 20x20' enclosure made of 12 gauge 2x4 welded wire. We're changing the latches on the coop doors as well to something more secure. The enclosure is in a part of the yard that stays mostly shaded by tall cedars so I don't think heat will be an issue.

Looks great.

 

[bhurley100]

Love your coop! Looking great!
My husband and I are in the process of building our coop too
Thanks for posting pics and project design!

 

[aart]

The roof is metal and will have an under layment of a vapor barrier on OSB.

So metal isn't attached yet in pics?
OSB and vapor barrier should go above rafters and below metal roofing.

 

[cballiu]

That's where it's going to go.

 

[bobhoke]

We live in Sequim, WA which has a very moderate climate and not nearly as much rain as you might think. So we used OSB to build our coop. I'll be putting sheet vinyl down on the floor for easy cleaning after I paint the interior with Killz. The roof is metal and will have an under layment of a vapor barrier on OSB. I have louvered vent covers for the smaller vents and may drill vent holes near the roof if the temperature dictates. I'll be painting the exterior with an exterior house paint for waterproofing. The ramp has slats (this picture was taken before the slats were put on). Any other suggestions/comments? The dimensions are 4'x8'. The coop is in a 20x20' enclosure made of 12 gauge 2x4 welded wire. We're changing the latches on the coop doors as well to something more secure. The enclosure is in a part of the yard that stays mostly shaded by tall cedars so I don't think heat will be an issue.

It looks sufficient.
Recommendation: The vinyl floor is great, but make the main floor a trap door. That will expedite cleaning it out. You also want to ventilate your floor so the dust has a way out, even better if its a port you can open and close. The ammonia build up and DE are very unhealthy for a small flock in area this size.

The minimum for a chicken door lock is it must outwit a 5 year old, or a raccoon. A raccoon will shut and lock that door for you after it eats your birds if it finds a way in (sarcasm). Ensure your external perimeter is secure if you keep that latch.

 

[cballiu]

I'm going to cut an opening the width of the coop on the wall under the roosting bars. Then I'll be able to insert a tray to catch the night droppings that accumulate. We can add another vent at the floor level. And the latches are definitely changing. Our builder is a cabinet maker and has no idea what raccoons are capable of. So more secure latches on all doors for sure.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I'm going to cut an opening the width of the coop on the wall under the roosting bars. Then I'll be able to insert a tray to catch the night droppings that accumulate.

Pull out trays are a nightmare... think of how you will manage pulling out a tray covered with various sized poop and sand/litter, without spilling some or squeegeeing off poop on the opening as you pull it out.

Looks pretty nice overall. Sequim's a nice place to live, if it wasn't out in the middle of nowhere.

 

[Fekay]

I use PDZ under my droppings board and it’s works like a charm! No odor, absorbs the ammonia too

 

[aart]

No odor, absorbs the ammonia too

No odor because PDZ absorbs ammonia
It's good stuff.