Bullied bantam posing on one of the included roosting bars.
Obviously rather crap, even for a mid sized bantam.
However, between the 2 bars, seems like we could split them and make elevation blocks on the corners house/roof join. Which we would fill in with 1/4 hardware cloth.
The bar...
And yes, just a 3 season isolation/integration stop gap for semi surprise birds.
Plenty of room in the main coop, but for flock dynamics being what they are. (As long as plenty means no more than half a dozen. Sigh. )
Bottom bantie was first to lay so is being first to molt. Second bantie...
Oh. Dry isn't a thing. Less total rain than pacific nw, but more gloomy sodden days annually than most.
I do have leftover roofing and cloth and could make a more serious run.
I would not quite call it predator proof the way most mean it.
The foxes and the dog are clear which canine belongs on which side of the fencing. Birds care not.
Adding netting/roofing in stages around the edges and cover in non orchard area to deter hawks.
This coop would be low enough to...
The kid is coming home on spring break in a couple of weeks with at least 1 chick if not more. That plus a bullied bantie and limited time/skill had me buying this prefab (steeply reduced.)
Looking for thoughts on adding enough ventilation for the 2 chickens claimed by design. Preliminary...