- Jan 9, 2015
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Hi, i am new here and had a few questions about designing my coop. You guys seem to have a ton of knowledge about coops. 
We are in South Florida and it is hot so I would like to have an open air coop. Is there any advantage in having the run all on one side of the coop or split On each side of the coop? I was thinking it is more visually appealing split and chickens getting picked on can get away.
Also,if my run and coop and everything is secure and preditor proof do I need to have a door between the coop and run? Can it just be an open walkway?
Here are my two layouts. The green is hardware cloth and the blue is the only walled area. There will be a roof on the coop and possibly the run. Any suggestions would be awesome. I have been reading these boards like crazy trying to learn everything I can. Thank you!

We are in South Florida and it is hot so I would like to have an open air coop. Is there any advantage in having the run all on one side of the coop or split On each side of the coop? I was thinking it is more visually appealing split and chickens getting picked on can get away.
Also,if my run and coop and everything is secure and preditor proof do I need to have a door between the coop and run? Can it just be an open walkway?
Here are my two layouts. The green is hardware cloth and the blue is the only walled area. There will be a roof on the coop and possibly the run. Any suggestions would be awesome. I have been reading these boards like crazy trying to learn everything I can. Thank you!