yes, my coop is screened in. during the colder weather I enclose it with plastic sheeting, and have a heat lamp available for use. then remove the sheeting when it gets warmer again.
Just set p my coop and run with 7 chickens. 3ing, and the other 4 will be shortly. Just wanted to say "hi!", and seif there are others in the area of Demorest.
as far as your dog goes, if he gets along with the chickens he will start acting as their rooster. keeping an eye out for danger and warning them by barking. the chickens will then run for their coop.
take the box the chickens arrive in and put an opening in one side. place dry bedding inside (drying out your lawn clippings can be used too)placing it inside the dog run on a few cinder blocks will keep it elevated and dry during rain. take a few dry tree branches and place the ends through the...