What features do you wish your small (2-6 bird)coop had?

[Beekissed]

What features do you most wish your small coop had and does not currently have? I've listed a few things I would place in a coop for that many birds, can you think of anything else that would be desirable?

• Easy mobility in order to provide fresh grass in the run
• Attached and sheltered run
• Predator proof
• Adequate roosting
• Easy clean out features
• Manure board or wire under the roosts or both
• Adequate square footage
• Easy to fill feeders that do not take up floor space
• Clean water delivery that is easy to manage and does not take up floor or run space
• Easy access to inside of coop
• Easy to clean and manage nests
• Roll away nests
• Insulated
• Well-ventilated
• Built in dusting area in a sheltered space
• Window features that can be opened for more air flow in summer months or warm climates
• Feature that can easily isolate a broody from the rest of the flock but still provide visual contact .

 

[hemet dennis]

Is this a coop or a tractor ?

 

[Beekissed]

Both....a coop that can be used as a tractor.

 

[perchie.girl]

HELP.... to build it all... ahem...

Poop hammock rather than a board.

 

[hemet dennis]

I'm going to build one but somethings on the list I will not use due to location like the insulation. Think I will plan for 6 and see how it turns out.

 

[Beekissed]

Do you think that insulation may keep your coop cooler in your hot climate?

 

[Rock Home Isle]

I'm still in the process of building my coop and run for my chickens. I'll have a small group of 4 chickens.

Here in Colorado, -20 degrees at night is not uncommon during the winter months of December & January. I included a thermostat that controls heat lamps in the coop. I'll be able to maintain a temperature of 55 degrees in the coop during the winter months; for the comfort of the chickens.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/656727/coop-project-maken-the-plunge-getting-chickens

Here's the link to my Chicken Coop Project thread if you would like to see what I've completed.

 

[farmguycitygirl]

Radiant barrier would be more effective at keeping it cool in that environment.

 

[Beekissed]

Radiant barrier would be more effective at keeping it cool in that environment.

An example of a radiant barrier would be?

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote:

A second roof above the first. You see em on Vans Campers and RVs in the desert. Works great usually a barrier that is reflective.

deb