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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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    Why wasn't I warned.. not to build a coop, or heck get chickens... Oh well too late now. New build started this weekend.

    More progress. Reversed the walls to the opening portion faces the yard, Flashing installed, Siding up, roof finished, windows installed. Caulking and paint tomorrow then on to enclosing the run and installing the auto door. . Leaving the top 2/3 of the run facing side wall hardware cloth and...
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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.

    Footers poured, roof shingled minus ridge vent.
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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 is just shy of 3' currently. Enough room for the apron and fence maintenance needs, didn't want to pull it out further, trying to preserve line of sight from pool deck to swing set/tree house. Also I made the swing out door 2/3 the total length of the coop to allow easier cleaning. (so more...
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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.

    I built the whole thing with screws, the roof sheathing was glued for strength but alas I was too lazy to disassemble. I do have to reverse the walls though since the side with cleanout access is now against the fence. But the walls were built flat then attached so it should not be too...
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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.

    Well that was a pain in the booty. Coop is relocated and being re-leveled. Now located in the rear of the yard under the trees. I’ll keep the run facing wall mostly open with hardware cloth so the birds can be closed up when need. Building resumes Thursday, rain tomorrow for us . Then New...
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