very nice, however, I would have put the main access door on the side across from the egg nesting side. That way you could reach straight in with a rake to clean it our. Straight shot. and I'd put some linoleum down inside to keep urine from seeping into the wooden floor. Just my...
I have 2 coops and 2 separate runs for my 17 chickens. Bought them at tractor supply for a buck each 3 months ago. 4 Rock Cornish hens, ( really grew the fastest), 7 Brahmas, 5 Rhode Island Reds, And one black one. (forgot the name.) Built my own coop. It actually has 9 hinged doors on it...
I believe you are right. I am currently incubating quail eggs and they do seem to heavier when I turn them 3 times a day than when I first got them. You're son's logic tells him that it is impossible because the egg isn't taking in any food or water from outside but remember the food source is...