Thanks all, I am wondering about additional ventilation, VA in the summer is miserable, maybe modify one of the doors to full screen panels? I could let the chicks out to free range during the day, but I wouldn't want them to totally destroy my garden areas.
Still just thinking about...
I have a small, suburban yard (w/ few HOA restrictions) & nice neighbors. I'm thinking about adding 3-5 chicks, for fun, eggs, & manure (for the compost heap).
I got interested by reading about the Eglu, but I'm afraid besides being small, it's kind of pricey. I have access to wooden...