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Just thought it was time for an update.
1. After two years of use, the mobility factor doesn't seem very important. It basically allowed us the ability to try various places for a hen house. For a month or two, we moved it around every week. Then one hen died in the afternoon heat, and we decided to put it in the shade. Once there, it seemed so natural and convenient, it didn't make sense to move it, again.
2. It is a bit small for 16 hens. It is probably about right for 12 hens. Currently, we have 13. They all free-range.
3. We have not had any trouble with predators getting into the hen house (knock on wood).
4. Our 3 dogs now ignore the chickens, but loose dogs wandering by have been a problem.
5. We love our chickens! Thanks for all the help!
Mark
1. After two years of use, the mobility factor doesn't seem very important. It basically allowed us the ability to try various places for a hen house. For a month or two, we moved it around every week. Then one hen died in the afternoon heat, and we decided to put it in the shade. Once there, it seemed so natural and convenient, it didn't make sense to move it, again.
2. It is a bit small for 16 hens. It is probably about right for 12 hens. Currently, we have 13. They all free-range.
3. We have not had any trouble with predators getting into the hen house (knock on wood).
4. Our 3 dogs now ignore the chickens, but loose dogs wandering by have been a problem.
5. We love our chickens! Thanks for all the help!
Mark