Siding material, ventilation, and other coop questions.

[black_cat]

http://www.homegardendesignplan.com/2017/01/ms101-chicken-coop-plans-construction.html
This one is trying to get you to pay for the complete plans, but the free page has lots of views that show the framing and dimensions, and there's even a materials list.
It has a 6 x 6 foot house part, with external nestboxes, and 6 x 12 foot run.

That one happens to be about the right size, although I know nothing about the quality of the plans. I'm mentioning it mostly because I liked the pictures

Wow, that looks pretty amazing. Only thing I'd change is roofing-I'd rather do some sort of corrugated metal or plastic, as shingles seem like a huge hassle. Also a ramp up to roosts.

 

[RojoMarz]

Wow, that looks pretty amazing. Only thing I'd change is roofing-I'd rather do some sort of corrugated metal or plastic, as shingles seem like a huge hassle. Also a ramp up to roosts.

Those type changes would be much easier than structural changes would be.

 

[black_cat]

Those type changes would be much easier than structural changes would be.

Makes sense.

 

[black_cat]

If I'm building, do I need some of these things:

To secure posts underground?

 

[Flockincrazy]

My coop sits on top of cinder blocks and I have U-bolts holding the coop to the cinder blocks and when i built my new run I dug a 2cinder block deep hole put down a layer of welded wire fencing and then dirt then another layer of welded wire fencing then sand grass seed and finally mulch this way no critters can dig in and my bunnies can't dig out

 

[aart]

To secure posts underground?

Those are meant for above ground, to keep posts off the ground.

 

[black_cat]

Those are meant for above ground, to keep posts off the ground.

Welp, now I know. How would I secure them under ground?

 

[aart]

How would I secure them under ground?

In general, you'd......
Dig a hole with a post hole digger about 2+' deep, put post in, brace it so it's plumb and level, and fill with dirt or concrete.
burying fence posts

 

[black_cat]

Since it looks like I'm building, I suppose I'm probably returning my rental hens. I will definitely miss them and I'll be sad to see them go.

 

[aart]

Since it looks like I'm building, I suppose I'm probably returning my rental hens. I will definitely miss them and I'll be sad to see the go.

Probably for the best, better than trying to rush a build-especially for a novice builder.
It was a good learning experience.
Don't be too sad that it's over, be glad it happened.