will this coop design do (warmth, predators)

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

 

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

 

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

 

It is a cute set up but,

ditto on add hardware cloth!

 

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....

 

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.

 

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