I live in mid Mi. I'm wondering as a newbie if I'm at least ok. I have recently started my chicken farm with 30 ISA brown hens with a 4Lx8Wx8H coop and roost space with nesting boxes for all. And more than 3000 sq ft to free range. Coop has small opening with 24hr access to outside heat lamp on...
So I should convert the top 3 shelves into roosts? And leave the bottom 2 for nesting? Or actually I could simply get more chickens later and utilize all boxes ;). And create a new spot to roost. In fact I've just had an epiphany, in front of my nesting boxes I have placed roosting bars. Is that...
I'm a newbie and would like to know how I'm doing so far. That being said I have a 4'X8' coop 7' tall, meaning I've put 5 rows high and 6 columns wide of nesting space for 30 ISA Browns with more than enough space to run. Is this sufficient?