that is a great tid-bit....thanks!
Don't laugh......but I use a turkey baster to shoot the water through the front vent hole. I have sponges lined up to catch the water, seems to work good, but yours is better!
well no one is saying you can't! That is entirely up to you we are just giving our opinions like you asked us to. If you think your chicks can go up against a big dog then have at it!
you can also make a cheap little run for them on their side of the coop. This will allow them to mingle with the flock while being secure in the mesh.
this run only cost me a few bucks
I sectioned off an area in the coop with wire fence for the smaller ones but mine didn't need the lamp anymore. I had issues with the big girls flying in to check them out so if you do this make sure they are secure. You can add a lamp for them also, I did this in my second coop. Hope this helps...
I wouldn't chance it either. I had an issue with a neighbors dog a while back and I live back in the woods. This dog got out of his kennel and was enjoying a stroll but ended up in my yard a few acres from his home. He didn't do any damage but I was home and immediately chased him off. My...