Space between well and coop

[HowIsItDone]

They set a maximum for sq ft per hen in the run?!

Weird right?
Might that be due to cold winters?

 

[StinkyAcres]

Might that be due to cold winters?

Maybe if they don't know how chicken feathers work. It doesn't make sense.

 

[HowIsItDone]

Update:

We re-measured, and realized that the existing 8' X 10' shed on a concrete foundation is 50' (feet) from the well.

We are going to rebuild the roof (...Which should be replaced anyway. The structure itself is in good shape), and make one side wall higher, (or the other side lower) so that the whole roof slopes in one direction for rain collection, and build the run behind it, with a roof extension covering the run as well.

I need to replace the windows and perhaps add more, and add dryer type vents, high on the walls, all covered in hardware cloth.
Is that enough air?.. I'm leaning towards adding more ventilation at the top.

Summer can be +30c, and winter can be -20c.

Tagging @Ted Brown, because we discussed the concrete base, and you were helpful on that subject. You explained that I didn't need one, but if I had one...

 

[sandburRanch]

Ask your county health department .

 

[aart]

Ask your county health department .

Read the whole thread

 

[Ted Brown]

@HowIsItDone

Concrete is excellent at deterring critters that burrow (eg rats, ...) but also inspect your shed carefully for holes larger than 1/2".

The single picture is limiting. Looks to me like you will need to open up soffits to provide appropriate ventilation. Add pics that are close up, you will get good advice.

 

[HowIsItDone]

@HowIsItDone

Concrete is excellent at deterring critters that burrow (eg rats, ...) but also inspect your shed carefully for holes larger than 1/2".

The single picture is limiting. Looks to me like you will need to open up soffits to provide appropriate ventilation. Add pics that are close up, you will get good advice.

Great. I'll do that, thanks.

 

[Tashua]

When putting in our new well the 100' rule was from septic tank . Nothing ever said about coops and we have 2

 

[Krugerrand]

Yeah, why in the world would they do that?

I wonder if there was a cap on the number of hens. That would essentially make a cap for the size of any structure. Of course, if roosters are allowed, they could have unlimited run space!

 

[HowIsItDone]

When putting in our new well the 100' rule was from septic tank . Nothing ever said about coops and we have 2

We have a "shallow well".
The septic is on the other side of the house.
https://www.angi.com/articles/deep-well-vs-shallow-well.htm