Thanks, we used a LOT of repurposed materials, but after a couple coats of paint, it's looking pretty darned good if I do say so myself. I painted today after we tweaked the coop design thanks to "trash night" in our neighborhood. Most of our neighbors are aware and supportive of our adventure, so we were brought things they were going to throw away. An old basket ball net back board allowed us to expand the coop by 6 sq ft (for a total of 126 sq ft including nesting boxes) over the nesting boxes. We were also gifted an old wooden screen door which solved our dilemma of a trying to figure out how to rig a people door into the run!
Here's what we ended up with before painting... and while there was still daylight
ETA: we're planning on 5 girls, not sure what breed exactly yet, whatever we can find local for a good price. Black Austrolorp, Easter Egger and Barred Rock or Speckled Sussex are at the top of my looong list hehehe.
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. In my opinion, from what I can tell, this coop would only be big enough for three fully grown chickens. My girls are 10 weeks old and are not wanting to go in the coop at night because there is not enough room. My new coop should be here this week. Can't wait 
. Anyway I just wanted to give you my opinion about the number of birds this coop might really hold. Good luck!
