Hi all.
My wife and I are green to the poultry life, but here's what we've constructed so far. 8'x16' open-air coop and run. We've added a few roosts, but we're looking for suggestions on what's right vs wrong, or any helpful insights.
The space will be filled by 9 chicks and 3 geese. Varieties below and all will be arriving as newer hatchlings around June 12th 2025 (so plenty of time to upgrade their space):
3x Rhode Island Red
3x Easter Egger
3x Buff Orpington
3x Embden Geese
Some contextual notes, we plan on adding a second thicker and slightly longer tarp to cover the one pictured, it'll reach the frame boards at the base. More roosts are probably needed (We see corner 2x4s are popular, so maybe), and we've yet to select our food and water locations, ideally we'll hang those from the roof structure. Additionally we'll be adding hardware cloth around the base and extending out for dig prevention.
We built a brooder box out of a 75 gallon rolling tote, cut out the lid and replaced with 1/4" hardware cloth, as well as acquired a heat plate, chick feeder/waterer, chick feed, and some toys for down the road. (Pictures to come)
We're both working hard to read resources that'll help us provide the greatest care for the ladies, but there's always blind spots. If you see something below that's a red flag, or have any friendly advice, it's greatly appreciated.
My wife and I are green to the poultry life, but here's what we've constructed so far. 8'x16' open-air coop and run. We've added a few roosts, but we're looking for suggestions on what's right vs wrong, or any helpful insights.
The space will be filled by 9 chicks and 3 geese. Varieties below and all will be arriving as newer hatchlings around June 12th 2025 (so plenty of time to upgrade their space):
3x Rhode Island Red
3x Easter Egger
3x Buff Orpington
3x Embden Geese
Some contextual notes, we plan on adding a second thicker and slightly longer tarp to cover the one pictured, it'll reach the frame boards at the base. More roosts are probably needed (We see corner 2x4s are popular, so maybe), and we've yet to select our food and water locations, ideally we'll hang those from the roof structure. Additionally we'll be adding hardware cloth around the base and extending out for dig prevention.
We built a brooder box out of a 75 gallon rolling tote, cut out the lid and replaced with 1/4" hardware cloth, as well as acquired a heat plate, chick feeder/waterer, chick feed, and some toys for down the road. (Pictures to come)
We're both working hard to read resources that'll help us provide the greatest care for the ladies, but there's always blind spots. If you see something below that's a red flag, or have any friendly advice, it's greatly appreciated.
