Will something like this work

[catsew]

Will something like this work? We're thinking maybe 10-ish chickens. We'd obviously build it to 4x8 and whatever dimensions we end up with, but with that general idea.

 

[teach1rusl]

Looks solid! If you're in a winter area, I'd think more along the lines of allowing at least 4 sq. ft. per bird for your housing. I like the closeable ventilation, but I'd see if you could work in even more than what I see there (assuming this is what you're modeling yours after, since it's obviously not 4x8).

 

[turtlebird]

That is a nice design. I like the coops where the space underneath may be utilized as a shady part of the run. Maybe I missed it, but I would add a few hardware cloth covered windows for more ventilation.
Were you thinking 10-ish banties? Your coop would have to be a minimum of 5x8 for that many standard size ladies.
I think I might build a smaller version of something like this for naughty rooster quarters. Thanks for posting.

 

[catsew]

Its definitely a winter area. I don't know how many we will end up with when we're done. I'd like around 10.

So windows and obviously bigger. OH ok, I see. 5x8. I think maybe I meant 6x8.

I liked the idea of being able to kinda scrape/slide out the bottom of the cage. I was thinking a hoe type instrument would work to get out the wood chips for cleaning. Would that work? I'd also like to line it with linoleum for easier cleaning.

 

[FiveAcres]

Looks to me like you are off ad running.... From all I have read here, linoleum is definitely a good decision.

 

[Jerseycoop]

Very nice coop...but might be a little tight for 10

 

[zookeeper15133]

That looks good.

I would raise it up so it is 20-24" off the ground so you can use underneath as part of you run.

Make sure you can reach in through your cleanout doors so you don't have to be a contortionist!

And make sure to increase your ventilation accordingly.

I agree with FiveAcres, use sheet vinyl flooring. I have it in mine and it makes cleaning soooo easy!

Good luck!

 

[catsew]

The one in the picture they said is for 6 mature hens. They have one for 15 mature hens for $800. I'm hoping to build it for less than that. Although maybe I can go see them like I'm interested and get a close up view.

 

[rancher hicks]

I think it's a nice job. You don't say where you are so if it's a cold area then I'd say it's to small for even ten bantams. They will have to spend some time indoors even with a covered run.

Now if you live in a warmer climate and can leave the pop hole door open 24/7 then I'd say sure it would work for ten bantams but not sure about ten standards. Even in a warm climate, IMO, locking them in at night is best.

If you decide you want to build a new larger coop and are near me I'd be glad to come an get that one.

It's really what I would want and hope to build for my brwn lghn bantams. I hope do half as nice as you have.

Rancher

 

[JackE]

I don't know. It looks like it would be a dark, dungeonlike coop to me. It would HAVE to have more windows/ventilation. Also, if you are talking 10 full sized birds, especially if they might be cooped up for a while during the winter. You might want to go bigger than 4X8'.
Jack