I've taken on board the whole shed idea, and am currently looking for a used one, however, I have had an idea that I *think* will work, but want to run it by the experts lol.
Imagine if you will lol, a 6 x 4 shed. I have been told to put a dividing panel in so that I can keep both layers and broilers in the same coop - my thought is rather than divide the floor space in half, divide the height of the shed in half, creating a second floor about 3 feet up. This would give both the layers and broilers full sqare footage of the shed.....figured a bird doesn't need more than 3 feet of height or so? Then I can put the runs on different sides creating an 'L' shape.
I would make/buy a ramp for the birds on the second storey down to their run.
I would also make the second floor quite sturdy so that if need be, it would support my weight (for those seriously deep cleanings lol). However I think a broom, my long arms and a pressure washer would suffice for the most part?
Does this sound like a feasible idea to maximise space?
How many birds can I comfortably fit into a 4 x 6 x 3(ht) space? Want them to have plenty of room. They will be free range at least a few hours each day, probably more depending on the weather.
Also, can I get suggestions for a particular breed that doesn't fly up much? I would hate for one to find itself in with my dogs (american akitas). They have they're own space that has a 4 ft fence and doghouse, and they don't jump, so they are no threat to the birds....more like the birds would be their own worst enemy! We are hoping for 4 layers to begin with.
I know it's a bit petty, but a really lovely bird that doesn't fly high would be REALLY good....I've gotten my 4 girls interested by showing them pictures of different chickens......really, REALLY bad idea..
Thank you!
Imagine if you will lol, a 6 x 4 shed. I have been told to put a dividing panel in so that I can keep both layers and broilers in the same coop - my thought is rather than divide the floor space in half, divide the height of the shed in half, creating a second floor about 3 feet up. This would give both the layers and broilers full sqare footage of the shed.....figured a bird doesn't need more than 3 feet of height or so? Then I can put the runs on different sides creating an 'L' shape.
I would make/buy a ramp for the birds on the second storey down to their run.
I would also make the second floor quite sturdy so that if need be, it would support my weight (for those seriously deep cleanings lol). However I think a broom, my long arms and a pressure washer would suffice for the most part?
Does this sound like a feasible idea to maximise space?
How many birds can I comfortably fit into a 4 x 6 x 3(ht) space? Want them to have plenty of room. They will be free range at least a few hours each day, probably more depending on the weather.
Also, can I get suggestions for a particular breed that doesn't fly up much? I would hate for one to find itself in with my dogs (american akitas). They have they're own space that has a 4 ft fence and doghouse, and they don't jump, so they are no threat to the birds....more like the birds would be their own worst enemy! We are hoping for 4 layers to begin with.
I know it's a bit petty, but a really lovely bird that doesn't fly high would be REALLY good....I've gotten my 4 girls interested by showing them pictures of different chickens......really, REALLY bad idea..
Thank you!
Comment