Make it higher so you don't have to bend over to enter it to clean etc. Run one roost a foot and a half from the rear wall and the same below the roof. Give each bird one foot of roost space. And make the whole thing big enough for twice the number of chickens you think you want now. That might change.
Eric
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> I am starting construction today of a coop for 6 amberlinks. I have done alot of research and believe I have enough materials and design to go forward. Here is a brief description of what i am doing.
> fully enclosed 6' x 12' x 5'h run, 4'w x 6' x 5'h coop. I am adding plenty of vents that will be able to be closed up for the winter. linoleum floor under litter. (gonna try 6" deep pellets with pine shavings on top. I will have 4 roosts 15"h x 15" w x 15"l with an opening of 14". I have already ordered hardware cloth. 1" x 1", because I have alot of preditors in my area, Hawks (LOTS), skunks, raccoons and squirrels. I anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I would apreciate any feed back one can offer.
> Thanks
> Jhuf
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