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We got 8 week old pullets over a month ago and they immediately started roosting not on the nice wide roost but in the eaves above the coop window, which is higher than the roost. We let them do it because they were so scared of everything we were just happy they found a way to feel...

Hi there, I've been reading various threads on this but can't quite figure it out. We're predator-proofing our run and trying to figure out what to do with the floor. It seems like there are number of options - could you tell me what you think the pros/cons of each are? I already bought a...

Thanks for all your input. He told me the roof was vented but I don't know how much. I'll ask him how much sq footage of ventilation there is I'm unclear why you all think it's too small - the 5x7 one is 35 square feet and if we had 6 or 8 hens, at 4 sq foot per bird, that's 32 sq ft max...

Hi there, You all were so helpful when I posted a possible coop picture, that I thought I'd do it again. Due to your advice, I'm now aiming for between 30-40 sq ft for 6-10 hens (probably starting with 8 this spring). A local builder has some pre-made coops for sale that look pretty good to...

Thank you everyone for the input!

Hi there, I'm thinking of asking this person to build us a coop because we're not going to do it ourselves in time: http://www.coopsmto.com/mid-sized.html I like the Midsized Design but it seems small for the 6-8 hens we're getting (though he says it could fit 10 hens) so I might increase the...