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    Automatic Chicken Doors

    I am completely new to chickens. I cannot help here. I will say it feels narrow but all my ladies are smaller still so currently they fit through with ease.
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    Finally done, big thanks for all the advise along the way!

    A big thanks to all those who have posted tips and tricks. Finally calling it done. 6 x17 main dimensions plus a 3x5 time out / recovery extension attached to main run with a removable divider. The gang is all settled in and doing well Again a huge thanks to all those that post and contribute...
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    Automatic Chicken Doors

    We have the omlet and so far no complaints. Simple to install and easy to use. Cannot speak to the longevity but it seems solid.
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Almost done. Fence up, time out/ recovery room built. Minus corrugated roof panels. Cameras installed!! Landscaping almost complete. Edging and planting tomorrow. This is getting out of hand! They are just chickens right?
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    New coop- he s won’t use roost at night but will during day.

    They were all up on the roost at daybreak. We will plop them up there again tonight!
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    New coop- he s won’t use roost at night but will during day.

    I placed them up on the roost a bit ago and no ones hopped down!
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    New coop- he s won’t use roost at night but will during day.

    So my new 10 week old hens won’t use the roost at night. They are happy to line up during the day but at night they all cram in by the door. It is in the 60’s at night currently so they shouldn’t be too cold. Should I be worried or do they just need to grow up?
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Absolutely agree. Can’t take credit for it. My wife over ruled me and she was (again) right
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Done for the week. Birds are exploring! Currently locked out from the underside of the run. Let them stay where we can catch them easily.
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Question for the experts, Do I need to go ahead and install the nest box even though we are still a ways from laying age?
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Coop is fully enclosed, first night outside for the ladies. Roost boards may get moved. Not sure I like this configuration may be too far to lean in to clean poop boards. May also be too low for proper poop board. Tomorrow bedding in the run and landscaping (maybe landscaping) inside chores are...
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    My helpers today. The other boy is supposed to be weeding garden, guess he found a few of last years carrots And the doodle is either admiring her new friends or picking appetizers And finally some hardware cloth installed. Thank gosh for pneumatic staple guns!
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Back from vacation, painted the interior and started on the run. Hardware cloth delivered,auto door delivered and more goodies on the way. Better hurry these birds are outgrowing their brooder fast.
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    Yup, Awesome dog and great with kiddos.
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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    It would be difficult! I’ll add access door on the far end. Thanks for the idea!
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