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Old Crow, your design is excellent, especially the second updated one. I wouldn't change a thing. I think you should try your inovations and see how it works. The only way you're going to know is from experience. You can ask for advice from well intentioned byc'ers but the best lesson is...

Well a long absence would definitely be negligent. I've never had an instance of egg eating so I can't really reply to that. I just can't concur that an "everyday" level of attention is an absolute. Personally I'd never leave my chickens for more than a couple of days without being checked on...

Quote: I'm going to have to dissagree with that. Although there is a certain degree of possibility that something "could" go wrong while you're away for a week or so, I think it's feasible, as long as you don't have a huge number of chickens. I built my coop with it in mind that I may not be...

Wow, I love the water collection idea. I designed and built a self feeder and was wondering how to do the same thing with water. I may have to borrow your idea.