The coop is actually just a major remodel of the old dog house that was on the property when we bought the house in 2012. Needing more up space, I removed the back wall and set it on top of the wall facing fenced-in pen. I then added some additional framing to the sides and the rear, allowing space for a door recycled from an older property.
I reused the same piece of tin for the roof and sided the whole thing with board and battens using the old barn wood. After adding a quick door latch, the exterior was complete.
I designed the nesting boxes as I went, because I really didn't know what I was looking for. They are all about 16"x16" and there are 8 total, 4 on each wall. I have been keeping an eye on the nesting material that I have in there and it seems that they have started using the lower ones at least.
Now, it's their turn.
Looks Great! Any plans on how to keep the rats out? I miss shooting the rats at night through the floorboards of my Grandfathers farm.
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