built my own automatic feeder today. Not pretty but functional. They like it. Added a couple bricks in front for the little bantam to stand on lol. She couldn't reach
I agree. And no reason why we can't decorate or dress them up with plants etc. To make the coop look nicer. I've also been planting herbs near by the chickens can eat.
front view of original coop section facing the yard to the left is where they now go out into the new section. That window inside closes for cold weather along with the door.
The entire coop slash yard/run has a roof over it to keep it all dry. And also shade the birds in the summer. The new yard expansion section has a removable roof so I can remove the roof on nice hot days and when it really needs help drying out.
picture of the side of the coop where we enter. New yard expansion is on the far side not shown in this picture. Also will be expanding the house/shelter section soon. Although it is bigger than it looks and has plenty of room for the flock.