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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    You did a great job! And the paint matches perfectly from the photos! I think an addition is a must, I have 13 overall - 12 hens and one Bantam rooster (Tractor supply mistake) but he's cute! Do you live in an area where it gets into the single digits in the winter? Do you use a great lamp? I...
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    Thank you! This is very helpful. I never thought to extend the coop. I wish the advertisement for this coop didn't false advertise the number of chickens it could house. Major rookie mistake on my part being a first time chicken owner.
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    Measured the coop and took a couple pics. The coop inside is 2 feet wide with 4 roosting bars. The roof if pitched at 44" at the highest. I have 5 roosting boxes but they lay their eggs in one or two boxes only.
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    Thank you! I've updated my profile, I'm located in upstate New York and the nights (and days) can get cold. I will provide pictures of the inside of the coop as well as the dimensions. I've been brainstorming on adding or changing around the current root bars. But I'll share it first for...
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    Yes I'm brand new! It's so wonderful to have a resource from experts. I've only had chickens for a year and a half, it's certainly a learning process. I'll provide dimensions and pictures tomorrow. Many thanks!
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    I will measure it out tomorrow, I appreciate the help!
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    Here is the coop I bought, I swear it said 14 chickens when I bought it. I have mine set up the same as this picture in the ad.
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    It is a pre-fab. There are 4 roosting bars about 2' long. A couple like to sleep in roosting boxes. I never thought of the roosting space since they seem to cluster together so tight. Maybe time to put in another bar! Thank you!
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    The run is not around any trees to break the wind, open all around but it is safe from predators. Currently we are falling into the low 20s at night, but it will get colder into the winter (single digits). I'm afraid they don't know they are able to roost in the coop at night. They lay their...
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    12 chickens, the coop is rated for 14 chickens and the run is 10 x 10
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    Roosting in the Run and Not the Coop!

    I have 12 chickens and 4 are new to the flock this year. Three of them insist on roosting in the run and not in the coop. With the temps at night getting cold, I've been putting them in the coop myself. Why won't they join the others in a toasty coop? Is it OK they stay outside?
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