REMODLED COOP..... please RE- critique

[Soon2BChixMom]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...my-chicken-pen-suggestions-pros-cons.1214105/

Thanks @aart!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Looks like a good expansion of the smaller coop. The only concern, I would have is - how you access the original coop area? I imagine you took into consideration how to access it to clean.

Also, I have been told that osb breaks down faster unless it is covered with siding.

 

[Harestad Farm]

Looks like a good expansion of the smaller coop. The only concern, I would have is - how you access the original coop area? I imagine you took into consideration how to access it to clean.

Also, I have been told that osb breaks down faster unless it is covered with siding.

yes, there is a large walk in door at the roosts, a smalll walk in door in the center, and the whole front side of the original coop swings open, and the nest boxes swing open... yes I am aware of the boards breaking down, unfortunately we had a clear weekend and i just had to do something quick , easy and affordable to get them more room and cprotected before the next rain system moves in this week... come summer we are going to redo a few things to increase the longevity and the overall ease of use

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I've used OSB on coops and whatever else is on the cull pallet at Lowe's.
However, you can keep it there and cover it with appropriate siding when you get the chance. It will just add to the insulative quality of the walls.
The one precaution about fraying siding whether that be OSB or other material is predators.
Raccoons, dogs, coyotes and the like can chew and rip a hole in it. I try to put corner strips made of 1X lumber to prevent them from gaining access to the edges.
Raccoons actually pulled the siding away from a corner of one building to gain access. Then after they ate their fill, mink followed them in and killed every last bird in the building.
Years ago, I had a pop door made of OSB. Raccoons soon found the vulnerability and chewed their way in.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I've used OSB on coops and whatever else is on the cull pallet at Lowe's.
However, you can keep it there and cover it with appropriate siding when you get the chance. It will just add to the insulative quality of the walls.
The one precaution about fraying siding whether that be OSB or other material is predators.
Raccoons, dogs, coyotes and the like can chew and rip a hole in it. I try to put corner strips made of 1X lumber to prevent them from gaining access to the edges.
Raccoons actually pulled the siding away from a corner of one building to gain access. Then after they ate their fill, mink followed them in and killed every last bird in the building.
Years ago, I had a pop door made of OSB. Raccoons soon found the vulnerability and chewed their way in.

Wow. That is crazy! But, good tips for the OP.