What kind of coop?

[Ashpin]

What would a good chicken run and coop design be? i want to start building a good coop but i dont have any ideas.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Every area is different.
Where in the world are you located? Canada, Texas, Florida, the UK, etc?

 

[Ashpin]

Every area is different.
Where in the world are you located? Canada, Texas, Florida, the UK, etc?

Canada

 

[3KillerBs]

Hello, welcome to BYC. Good for you in doing your research before you get the coop or the chickens.

Here's some basic information that is good anywhere:

The Usual Guidelines

For each adult, standard-sized hen you need:

• 4 square feet in the coop,
• 10 square feet in the run,
• 1 linear foot of roost,
• 1/4 of a nest box,
• And 1 square foot of permanent, 24/7/365 ventilation, preferably located over the birds' heads when they're sitting on the roost.

4 square feet is the size of a large doormat and 10 square feet is the size of a standard fiberglass bath/shower insert.

Here is an excellent article on keeping chickens in a cold-weather environment: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cold-weather-poultry-housing-and-care.72010/

How many chickens do you plan on having?

My own Little Monitor Coop is designed to meet all the minimums for 4 hens.

This is a great article on chickens' space needs: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-much-room-do-chickens-need.66180/

And one on heights: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coop-stack-up-how-high-stuff-works-well.73427/

 

[rosemarythyme]

Tons of coops here to browse through: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/chicken-coops.12/ Size and design will depend on how many birds you want, as well as any local restrictions.