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To Istinthot- The nest boxes drop about 1/4" when I open it but doesn't really sag. You can't tell in the photos but when it is closed the weight sits on the bottom pieces of siding to carry the weight. To Juliefarms- This coop is quite heavy. It could be easily lightened up by going to thinner...

Not that it really matters but here in the North East I use a flat roost so the chickens can sit down on their feet and keep them from getting frostbite!

Your rooster will be fine on layer rations. I have never had a problem.

:welcome I use saw chips in my coop so I use saw chips in my nest boxes....it makes it simple.

Good Luck and Enjoy!!!

You could look into an automatic door. It will close the coop for you and you can rest easy....However they are not cheap (About $200 on average) You can decide how much your peace of mind is worth. Good luck and Enjoy!

By little ones and big ones I assume you mean older birds and chicks...not Jersey Giants and Silkies. If you mix older birds with chicks the least of your problem is what to feed them...The older ones will snack on the little ones. Severe pecking can become an issue and death to younger ones...

The height is not critical for the most part. If it is very high....like 4' plus you'll probably need a perch on the front for them to jump up on before they go in. The most critical issue is the roosts should be higher than the nest boxes. If the nests are higher they will roost there and...

If they have been outside in their coop for several days, like a week, they will consider it home, shelter, safety, etc. As soon as it starts getting dark they will work their way home to the coop and probably roost in the very same spot they are in every night. You will notice the first time...

If you go to the index and then go to the frequently asked questions, question #4 tells you how to post in the forum. There are links to setting up a page also, it's very easy. If I can do our page you can do it too!

Two week old bantams would make a tasty snack...Once chickens are full grown egg poaching would be you biggest worry. Sounds to me like you need to examine your coop and enhance it's predator proofness.

I have no doubt you will learn a lot here! Just remember to have fun and enjoy yourself.

Quote: They may be rare where you are but they are a dime a dozen here!

Forget the roosters, get some peafowl....that'll wake her up!