Posts by Kjf18

We built ours 30" off the ground for two reasons: 1. It puts the floor roughly at waist height, making cleaning easier. 2. We have limited space for the coop and run. The space under the coop became part of our run. KJF

We have had ours for 4 or 5 months, so no personal experience with cold temps. Ours opens into a covered run, so it will be protected from any buildup of snow or ice. The manufacturer suggests building a bit of shelter or awning over the...

The Pullet Shut door can be programmed to work either way. We love ours. I highly recommend them. KJF

Quote:Originally Posted by teach1rusl I worried about using the light sensor because I wasn't sure what would happen if a storm blew through - when the skies suddenly darken/fill with black clouds. The light sensor on the Pullet...

There are two primary types -- guillotine-style doors that slide up and down, and doors that swing out. We have a Pullet Shut door, which swings open like a traditional door, and really like it. There have been several very helpful...

Great looking coop. Really nice job. KJF

Great looking coop. I'm very impressed. You obviously gave it a lot of thought and care. How many chickens? KJF

Great setup. Automation was key for us, as well. KJF

Looks great! I can't tell for certain what you have used for the lower couple of feet of the run. Remember that chicken wire (even doubled up) is not very predator proof. KJF

I put down 18" of gravel, topped by a layer of wire mesh and then a layer of landscape fabric. I topped it all off with 6" to 8" of sand. I have not had any problem with our hens getting into the landscape fabric. So far, I am really...