woods coop interior pictures

[MiaS]

I do have to walk across the litter to get eggs but it doesn't seem to be an issue. I have "chicken shoes" that are just for tending to the birds and are left outside so no worries about tracking poo in the house. I was considering external boxes but it just didn't fit with my layout for the run and roosts. It is indeed warmer inside the coop during the winter than out and have not had a problem with eggs freezing. I switch out my normal waterer for a heated nipple waterer when the temps go below 20° or so.

Good to know. Since I've laid my walls and windows out exactly as per the Woods book I will need to put boxes on the East (in my case) side where the door is rather than across from the door. So on a good day I may not need to actually walk into the coop and may be able to reach in from the door - we'll see...

 

[Adela Farm]

Good to know. Since I've laid my walls and windows out exactly as per the Woods book I will need to put boxes on the East (in my case) side where the door is rather than across from the door. So on a good day I may not need to actually walk into the coop and may be able to reach in from the door - we'll see...

You may get lucky. Mine are not good at using the nest boxes though and prefer to make their own nests in the litter most of the time so it's a bit of an Easter egg hunt every time I go out there.
Edit: I also just noticed you said you're doing a 6x10. I was originally planning that size too but then switched to 8x12 because there was less waste because of the size lumber comes. Check out cholland's thread on building his coop. Those are the plans I used and it seemed to make the best use of the lumber as far as using full pieces where possible.

 

[MiaS]

You may get lucky. Mine are not good at using the nest boxes though and prefer to make their own nests in the litter most of the time so it's a bit of an Easter egg hunt every time I go out there.

That's funny

 

[Adela Farm]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/8-x-12-woods-coop-design-plan.1221551/

 

[MiaS]

You may get lucky. Mine are not good at using the nest boxes though and prefer to make their own nests in the litter most of the time so it's a bit of an Easter egg hunt every time I go out there.
Edit: I also just noticed you said you're doing a 6x10. I was originally planning that size too but then switched to 8x12 because there was less waste because of the size lumber comes. Check out cholland's thread on building his coop. Those are the plans I used and it seemed to make the best use of the lumber as far as using full pieces where possible.

I'm just re-reading this thread and this amuses me. The 6 x 10 design is definitely NOT material friendly!!!

 

[MiaS]

This is my 8x12 that I built last year. Currently two roost bars made from 2x4s that span the width of the coop with nest boxes across from the man door. No poop boards just add a bag of leaves and or pine shavings every so often. No smell. Haven't cleaned out since I built it last spring although I plan to in the coming weeks since the litter is reaching its max height soon. View attachment 1739536

With your food and water close to the open end have you had any issues with water freezing?

 

[Ted Brown]

You are of course not the only person to state that. I don't have a Woods Coop, but have read many post from peeps that do. The sun shining on the coop must have an affect on the coop's interior. A Woods coop is well ventilated, but that does not mean that all air is removed from interior continuously. (like a draft would and fast) The coops materials (wood,etc.) absorb the radiant energy from the sun.

I have a 10' by 16" Woods KD. I have a thermometer opposite the door on the inside and another between the two front open spaces outside. Rarely do I see a difference in temperatures.

Also my flock goes into the covered run first thing in the morning and remains there most of the days except for trips inside to eat/drink.

Regardless, when sunlight strikes a surface my birds will seek it out and rest whether in the coop or run.

 

[cavemanrich]

I have a 10' by 16" Woods KD. I have a thermometer opposite the door on the inside and another between the two front open spaces outside. Rarely do I see a difference in temperatures.

Also my flock goes into the covered run first thing in the morning and remains there most of the days except for trips inside to eat/drink.

Regardless, when sunlight strikes a surface my birds will seek it out and rest whether in the coop or run.

How is your coop oriented? Which direction is the open portion facing?? You are in Northern Hemisphere.

 

[Ted Brown]

How is your coop oriented? Which direction is the open portion facing?? You are in Northern Hemisphere.

Orientation is toward the south slightly east as recommended by Woods in his book.