I also use cardboard boxes to pack eggs. I also have my small factory for their production. The raw material of various types is supplied to the grinding site. These are finely chopped newspapers, office paper, and thick cardboard. I bought new equipment on credit from...
First of all, I want to say that your coop looks excellent. And secondly, you should choose silicone sealant or sealant with a safe composition, so you don't have to worry about the product's toxicity. Also, choose a waterproof caulk, so you don't have to repeat the procedure after a few months...
It's actually quite a smart DIY idea in my opinion, I don't see why it wouldn't work, apart from if your chickens are not necessarily interested in those bugs. Thankfully I never had issues with bugs until now, and I hope it will remain like this, haha. I did however had to deal with geese. They...
I have a pretty long list as my coop is old, and needs a lot of adjustments. First of all, water-proof the roof, and I'm already working on that with some guys that do roof coating Jacksonville. The second on the list goes, space, mine can barely fit 15 chicks in there, and it's pretty low too...