will this coop design do (warmth, predators)

[SullyCarter]

I was wondering if this nifty cool would work. I live in a equestrian, hilly area in west los angeles where it rarely gets under 60 degrees. I know i would need to keep the wood going a little farther on the side also but would this protect from predators if wire is buried deep down?

 

[chasep]

yeah thatll work
id put i little cement all around it just in case though

 

[chasep]

and also i cant really tell but there looks to be an open spot from the board to the roof big enough for a predator to get through id cover that with wire

 

[SullyCarter]

yeah i just grabbed this online from thecitychicken.com,
there are a few design flaws like that

 

[#1California Chick]

Hi!! Cute Coop!!

However, I would replace at least SOME of the chicken wire with wire cloth (bottom 2 feet or so). Dogs and racoons will go RIGHT through chicken wire. Chicken wire keeps chickens IN, but does not keep predators OUT!!!!

Good Luck!!

Cindy

 

[AtRendeAcres]

It is a cute set up but,

ditto on add hardware cloth!

 

[chookchick]

Looks good for California! The gaps under the roof are large enough for a coon or ? to squeeze through--needs wood or hardware cloth. Also the color! Chickens prefer much softer shades....

 

[WoodlandWoman]

That looks like a nice design for your weather! Just use hardware cloth on the whole thing and better latches, that a raccoon can't manipulate. They can open hooks and slide bolts, even if they have to climb to get to it. They're really smart.

To prevent digging, you could either bury wire, attach a flange of wire around the outside that lays on the ground or use something like flagstones or concrete.

 

[jubylives]

Very simple design. I like it. If tunneling is a major concern then possibly burying some block, maybe 16" cinder block 1/2 or 2/3 down could help. It's hardwork but 16" cinder block is pretty inexpensive. Just a thought.


jeremy

 

[SullyCarter]

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we arent exactly the best builders so were gonna hire someone that could do that too, thanks for all the suggestions!