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Thanks for the advise aart. I tried it last night and they were still roosting this morning

If your going to stain the wood, I would get the cheapest builders grade lumber the stain will seal the wood just fine

I have 5 birds, they are about 6 months old with 3 that lay everyday.

I have the roost higher than the nest boxes with 2x4 layed sideways. I notice them using the roost but they like to dogpile in 1 box at night, but they do lay eggs in the same spot everyday on the floor. Will they eventually figure out that the boxes are for laying eggs?

Anyone have suggestions for keeping chickens from spending the night in nesting boxes. I have roost poles for them and there easily accessible but they choose not to use use them. I have physically put them on the roost poles, any suggestions would be appreciated

Hello all, does anybody have some tips or advise for leaving new chicks while were at work. They will be inside the house away from other pet with plenty of food and water as well as heat. Thanks

If you planned on using plywood and 2x4 construction a standard sheet of plywood is 4x8' and could be less waste and scraps

Look at that snow. I live in Alaska and have no snow, brown yard with grass just prouting through

This is my first run with chickens so I don't know what to expect on the electric bill. I'll only be running a 250 watt heat bulb and a low energy bulb for daylight

Thanks twocrows ive been doing alot research on this site and has been extremely helpful.

Had a thought of using a solar panel to power a inverter for free power in the chicken coop. Has anyone else done this