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Nice paint job! The coop looks great. I also like the outside nest box. I think the chickens will figure out the ramp on their own. Just give them time.

Vinniemac, Looking good. Seems like you have construction experience. It is always best to get the coop built before you bring the birds home. -RDG

NCChickie, You are going to need something bigger for them to grab on to. I like 2x2s or 2x3s. http://weekendhomestead.net/posts/ways-to-make-a-chicken-perch/ -RDG

229Mick, If you want your chickens to roost on the perch and not in the nest box, I think you are going to have to lower your nest boxes. All my research and conversations with chicken keeping neighbors all come to the same conclusion, chickens want to be up high when they roost for the...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am on my second flock of chickens. I had a flock of bantams about 8 years ago. I've had a mixed flock of standard birds for just over a year. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 10 - 2 roosters, 5 hens, 3 chicks...

soupysmamma, I wouldn't worry about the woods as far as predators. I don't live in the woods and I have lost chickens to all kinds of predators. For me the number one reason I have lost chickens is because I forgot to close the coop at night. You can prevent his with an automatic door or...

PeepsAreForMe, Are your nest boxes higher or the same height as your perch/roost? The nest boxes need to be lower than the perch or else the chickens will sleep in them. I use about 4 inches of pine shavings in my nest boxes and it works well for me. I've never had a problem with the...

Vinnie, As far as the height of the nest box goes, either 12" or 6" will work. The things to keep in mind. Are you going to try a deep litter system? Make the nest box high enough to allow room for the litter on the floor of the coop. The nest box MUST be lower than the perch. Otherwise...

Erin, I am glad you like the tree branch chicken perch. For more perch ideas, you can read my original post about it. I like to grow sunflowers for my chickens. The seeds are a high protein supplement and you can just through the entire seed head to the birds and let them pick out the seeds...

HalfMadMommy, To avoid a lot of dust in your storage area, make sure that your partition goes from floor to ceiling. I have found that chickens really kick up a lot of dust when they are housed inside another building like a pole barn. I would also recommend using two 2x2s or 2x3s for the...