Our first try at building a new home for the gang..

[GaNewchickenguy]

We were looking at a lot of the mid size coops on here and thought this would work for 15- 20 hens


we changed the design a couple times as you may notice we have set post further too the right and was going to put the run going in that direction but thought better and cleared a spot in the back and headed to the woods ..


















After putting the insulation in and sealing it up we painted everything and .then we started putting on the clean out doors .




we painted to match the color of our house

We have now decided too install another extension on the run so we can add 5 more hens as well as putting a top on the fenced area . I will post more pics when we start back .. hope you enjoy !!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

looks great and welcome to BYC!!!

just remember that ventilation is very important too, and if you are in GA as your screen name implies they will probably appreciate some more shade too

 

[ScottandSam]

Looks great. keep us updated as you get the time.

Scott

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC!

Sorry to tell you but not sure that coop is a bit tight on space for 15-20 birds, what are the coop dimensions 6x8'?
Nice construction tho, except chicken wire is not predator proof.

Ditto the ventilation and shade advise above.