New guy here. Need help on coop

South Georgia here.

That means you need TONS of ventilation.
As @3KillerBs pointed out above your humidity can be brutal.
An open air coop would work well in your area.

Have a look at hoop coops. They are by far the most cost effective other than using scavenged materials.
 
I’m in the historic district here in Tifton. The guy said he could possibly make some modifications. Ok so I need a solid floor, a vented roof (possibly an open coop), and an access door that I can reach everything. I’m also thinking it could afford to not be so high off the ground. Oh yea and need about 3-4 boxes for 6-8 hens?
 
I’m in the historic district here in Tifton. The guy said he could possibly make some modifications. Ok so I need a solid floor, a vented roof (possibly an open coop), and an access door that I can reach everything. I’m also thinking it could afford to not be so high off the ground. Oh yea and need about 3-4 boxes for 6-8 hens?

2 boxes should be enough. No more than 3. The usual recommendation is one box for every 4-5 hens. That's why I took out a box and subbed a window during the remodel of my coop (DH originally built 3 boxes because it was easier to construct that way). Technically. my 4-hen coop only needs one nest, but I wouldn't have less than 2 except in a broody hut.

This coop was originally 18" high -- which was tall enough for the hens but not for my huge, Light Brahma rooster. I now don't allow access underneath because there is so much damage from rot and wood-destructive insects. When it's moved again after the new coop is finished it will go on concrete blocks but I won't put it higher than 24" because it would become too hard to clean out (I'm only 5'3" and can't count on having a 6-foot son to help me for more than another couple years).

@U_Stormcrow is in Florida and full of useful information in re: building structures that withstand the brutal heat and humidity.
 
I’m brand new to the chicken world. I actually don’t have any yet nor do I have a coop. But my wife and I want to start with about 4-6 chickens. What the best coop you can buy as a starter, that’s inexpensive? Say <$600?
First welcome to BYC I'm not sure if I can help but mine is made from pallets but a word of advice don't go by the rating on the prefab houses they are never big enough and an FYI chicken math is real I started with 12chickens I now have 84 so becareful when getting them so they have enough room to move
 
So much good info already... My bit is that I would never build a coop that I couldn't walk into. I can get to every inch of my coop for cleaning.

I think @3KillerBs had a great idea of an open air coop, with a three sided shelter at one end. I'd put a roof over the whole thing to keep out the rain. The open air design will solve your ventilation problems. Heat and ventilation will be your biggest hurdles in your GA climate.
 
I’m in the historic district here in Tifton. The guy said he could possibly make some modifications. Ok so I need a solid floor, a vented roof (possibly an open coop), and an access door that I can reach everything. I’m also thinking it could afford to not be so high off the ground. Oh yea and need about 3-4 boxes for 6-8 hens?
Poop boards are really great too because usually the only time they spend in the coop is when they retire or lay eggs. They poop when they are sleeping and roosting and if you have a poop board underneath it is really easy to clean up the next day, it only takes may be a minute at the most.
 
So much good info already... My bit is that I would never build a coop that I couldn't walk into. I can get to every inch of my coop for cleaning.

I think @3KillerBs had a great idea of an open air coop, with a three sided shelter at one end. I'd put a roof over the whole thing to keep out the rain. The open air design will solve your ventilation problems. Heat and ventilation will be your biggest hurdles in your GA climate.
I prefer a coop that you can walk into also. I think it makes managing everything much easier.You want everything to be easy for you and not a hassle
 

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