This type coop is a good brooder box until 6 weeks of age. Ours was not exactly like the one pictured. Ours had hardware cloth on the front and the
and a wooden back. The roof was also hinged for changing feeders and waterers. I modified ours with fine screen over the hardware cloth to prevent a dog or cat from taking a chicks head off because they always stick their head where they can!
and a wooden back. The roof was also hinged for changing feeders and waterers. I modified ours with fine screen over the hardware cloth to prevent a dog or cat from taking a chicks head off because they always stick their head where they can!