We live in a termite infested area and as such were nervous about putting wood in contact with the ground. We modified these plans to sit on top of a welded bar frame that is moveable and stands a meter high. The measurements are custom to our welded frame but the shape was based on these plans as was the construction process followed. We dont have a worry about predators so have used a design that doen not have a closed floor - our girls can simply fly or walk up the ladder to the roost and are able to leave the coop when ready in the morning without us opening doors. We are also in a warm environment thus an enclosed coop is not needed.
So far they are happy and are happily laying in the two egg boxes (We left the remaining space closed internally so that we can use it for storage) and as there is no bottom to the coop they poop straight into the run and onto the sand floor.
They are not free ranging yet as we are nervous of our dogs chasing them but once we are happy to let them free range we will use the gate built into the welded run.
Thank you Ana and lady goats for this design - I spent hours (and hours) researching and reading and looking at coop designs before deciding that this cute number was the one we wanted.
From me and my happy hens, thanks again!
Comments
jpskitts
Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:41
sturdiness of shelves
You did a fantastic job and I love the stain color you used! Just wondering if you have had any issue with the shelves bowing or sagging in the middle? I am looking to build two of these to hold books in my living room. Nothing too heavy... just curious to see how they are holding up.
aclayton
Wed, 12/23/2015 - 10:20
Just barely saw this comment!
Just barely saw this comment! It's been over a year and the shelf is holding up great!