I have been trying to weed through this and there is just so much good data that I dont know where to start.
We are looking at building a coop. I am thinking 8-10 feet long in total, 6 feet high and 4-5 feet wide or that is what I am thinking right now. we are looking to house 6 hens.
I prefer one that has the coop on one side and the run nice and big so we can go in it... maybe even in the coop area too for cleaning etc.
How big should the enclosed coop be inside the run? I am thinking 2-3 nest boxes and a perch... but do I need more in that area?
can you show me some pics of your coops that sounds around this range... gladly take any ideas.
Would you put a floor in to help from predators or just bury the sides down a ways?
How about insulation? What kind do you use to keep it safe for those babies?
Thanks
We are looking at building a coop. I am thinking 8-10 feet long in total, 6 feet high and 4-5 feet wide or that is what I am thinking right now. we are looking to house 6 hens.
I prefer one that has the coop on one side and the run nice and big so we can go in it... maybe even in the coop area too for cleaning etc.
How big should the enclosed coop be inside the run? I am thinking 2-3 nest boxes and a perch... but do I need more in that area?
can you show me some pics of your coops that sounds around this range... gladly take any ideas.
Would you put a floor in to help from predators or just bury the sides down a ways?
How about insulation? What kind do you use to keep it safe for those babies?
Thanks