"are the hens still available?"

"How big will the coop be, Stacy? Our biggest enemy (aside from predators) is heat, so you're very wise to be concerned about ventilation before you build your coop! The opening above the wall is essential to allow heat to escape and allow air in. A…"

"I have a coop/run that that has block walls on the west and north side.  It's hardware cloth on the top, east and south sides. The top is about 80% covered in summer with a Queen's Wreath vine and the west wall is shaded throughout the day by…"

"Stacy, I had my run in a small courtyard (8x8) with block walls and had a problem with gray fuzzy mold whenever moisture accumulated from rain, misters, or water spills. It even got near their food once. My understanding is that if chickens inhale…"

"My coop is in a similar area.  Thankfully, one of the three walls is my house, so it provides shade.  My coop is all wood and mesh.  The top is shade screen.  I haven't had any problems, thankfully.  I do turn a fan and misters on for extreme heat…"