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hi- yes, i built my coop out of a pickup truck cap and also put a "used" dog kennel around it. in addition, got some wire mesh at tractor supply and laid it over the kennel area to keep critters out. i tried to post a photo but the group wouldn't let me????? :-(

hi- located in north pownal, vermont. it gets a little chilly here (ha,ha). it was 18F this morning and the water is fine. i am not sure if it has a thermostat or not, but it works and supposedly operates at the rate of a 25w light bulb. thanks, carl

update concerning a watering dish for the winter. i have attached a photo. i bought a K&H 96oz heated dog watering bowl on amazon for 20 bucks and a one dollar oil drain pan at the dollar store. the manufacturer put a metal spiral coil around the electrical cord so nothing can "chew" it. i...

hi mpare- thank you for your suggestion...i never thought of that! the reason for putting the nest above is, of course, to be able to lift the rear window to gather the eggs. it would be a bummer if that doesn't work out. cool...thanks for your input! carl

hi- i found a truck cap at the dump for free. it has a screened sliding glass window on each side which i covered with hardware cloth by drilling holes in the cap and safety wired the hardware cloth over the sliding windows. the windows can be slid open by opening the side door and reaching up...