I started with basic measurements, I wanted it up in the air, so the chicken would have a spot to go in wind, rain and snow. Having a front foyer was a fun touch. With no plans, it was a build as you go, using my past experience as a plan. I put a window in the back, so the chickens...
I used a nice wooden box to lift up their ramp, they are liking it fine, going up and down. I put another ramp from the box to the ground, which they seldom use, they usually just jump the last few inches.
Thank you all!
I have two 2-year old chickens that have died unexpectedly in the last 3 weeks. No symptoms of illness, one was a nice Americana and the other a Wyondotte. They died at night in their perch. They each had an undeveloped egg near them in the perch area but not in the nesting area. The...
I may just hire someone to lift the whole coop off the metal frame and lower it down to sit on 4 x 4 pieces. I am learning about silkies! Thank you all for the advice and links!
My Silky chicks are about 10 weeks old, it was a nice sunny day so I opened the door to the little coop. It is about 3 feet off the ground and the stair way down is 4 ft so it is slightly steep. The 1st chick to venture out, rolled all the way down the steps, so I got her and put her back...