Wood or Metal ??

[pennyJo1960]

hardware cloth is buried under the bottom of mine also so nothing can get in and we have three outside cats plus 2 outside dogs, we have remnants of mice like tails or feet is all from any of them but did take one from Fear she was carrying one day

 

[Howard E]

Mutts: I may have misspoke about what the small coop builder guys are using. It is a mix of both wood and metal........here are links to at least four builders who are in the area.......gives you an idea of what materials they are using. Most seem to be using painted smart siding over light framing, and most have metal roofs.

BTW, most seem to be vastly overstating capacity of each. I would love to interview the buyers of the last 10 houses from each to see what their experience has been. My guess is not good as almost all of these houses have some issues that concern me.

http://www.portablelivestockshelters.com/Large_Chicken_Coops.html

http://henhoops.com/chicken-coops/

(at one time henhoops were being sold by Cackle Hatchery, but they are now listed as "out of stock").

https://www.westphaliatradingco.com/our-coops.html

http://chickencoopcondos.com/coop-models/

 

[21hens-incharge]

I have metal roofing on my large coop without decking under it. Condensation can be an issue with exposed metal even with tons of ventilation.