Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for this great forum- it has been such a help!
The area I have for my coop and run is 8 ft. x 14 ft. (112 square feet). I have 5 chickens (hope that all will be girls so that I can keep them). My coop will be elevated so that they will be able to have access under the coop, with the run attached. they will be able to free range my yard when I am out there (at least an hour a day except for the occassional day away).
How much of this should be the coop?
In case it matters, we live in Northern California with a very mild climate. Part of the space is in more shade than the other half- I was also wondering of the coop should be in the shady side (here there is more risk with heat than cold) or in the more sunny side where they will get more winter sunlight.
thank you so much!
The area I have for my coop and run is 8 ft. x 14 ft. (112 square feet). I have 5 chickens (hope that all will be girls so that I can keep them). My coop will be elevated so that they will be able to have access under the coop, with the run attached. they will be able to free range my yard when I am out there (at least an hour a day except for the occassional day away).
How much of this should be the coop?
In case it matters, we live in Northern California with a very mild climate. Part of the space is in more shade than the other half- I was also wondering of the coop should be in the shady side (here there is more risk with heat than cold) or in the more sunny side where they will get more winter sunlight.
thank you so much!