Pics of my new coop!

[Cadeau]

We just completed the cutest little coop and run this weekend!

The coop is 4x4, insulated, with plenty of ventilation and a 8Lx4wx3h run.

Just need to complete the inside - I want to put in the 4" PVC pipes for food and water.
Right now have a 1 gallon chicken nipple bucket hung inside and a 5lb feeder on the ground....

BUT - the big question is - where should I put the roost? and how high?? ( coop is 4' in front sloped to 3' in back)


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and the handsome occupant!


The front has a 2/3 utility door on which I'd like to hang a 4" PVC gravity feeder.

The other 1/3 of the front will have 2 nesting boxes when the pullets get a bit older.
Across the top is a 10" vent with a door that can open and close.

The sides are solid wood - T-111, foam insulation, luan sheathing on the inside.

The back has a chicken door in the middle. It also has an 8" vent across the top.

 

[Cadeau]

added pics!

 

[coloradonewbie]

I don't seem to be able to get to your pictures from your BYC page -- is that where they are?

 

[Cadeau]

The pics should show up on this thread....
I didn't think to make my BYC page, but, now that you mention it, I should!

 

[Cadeau]

Anyone?

 

[Kudzu]

nice coop, good job, enjoy.

 

[chicks4kids]

I would just run the roost from the front corner of 1 side (the 4ft. side) to the opposite corner (3 ft. side) and put the roost about 2- 2.5 ft. up...

How many are you going to have in there total??

 

[Cadeau]

Thanks!

There will be a roo and 3 girls in there, as long as everyone gets along. Fewer, if they need it.

Right now, Mr. Roo is very content with his girls (wasn't happy as a bachelor with the girls all next door where he could see, but not touch)

I gave him 3 Red Star girls b/c his BCM pullets aren't old enough yet!

 

[bluebird]

That is a very cute little coop!