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Yes, they claimed it was predator proof. :( I have a new one ready to go.

It may be for some of them, yet it seems to be fine. I have a similar one on my other coop and they have no issues with it. The other issue I'm having is the auto door. It was not installed high enough for a horizontal opening door, and with the depth of shavings I have in the coop, it is not...

Great idea! Thank you : )

Thank you! There is a huge wetland and pond, so it's a tough area! : ) I did check for more standing water and found some in my fire pit.

Yes, they are on both sides : )

We did have red mites in our other coop this year. Never had this problem before, and due to the weather, the population exploded! It took 3-4 weeks to treat the other coop and get them out. Normal methods did not work. Had to bring in the big guns lol. This coop is new, so had no red mites...

Exactly, I just want enough for them to see to go in. : ) I have the solar string lights as well, and can try those to determine the light output.

I think the difference with this trailer vs the last one, is the wire mesh bottom. I think they love it, as they can grip it easily and it gets full air flow. It feels safe to them as well, as it's off the ground. Even though there are no perches under the coop, the mesh seems to work for them...

Thanks! Its both hens and roos under the coop. It's like they don't know it's their coop yet. I plan to temporarily block it off toward night time, but when it's still light out. That way hopefully most of the hawks will be elsewhere. I can also sit out there for a few hrs to make sure there...

Thanks. I don't agree about the roos. There are many people who believe them to be useless, and it is unfortunate. I also don't appreciate your judgement and feel that part of your comment is disrespectful. This post is not about roosters, or how and if to keep them. It's about regs that...

Thank you, I'll see what they say! I'll also temporarily block off the area under the coop, once I build their lean-tos. Right now, there are just too many hawks in our area to not have an alternate source of cover close to the coop. Wow, a month? Ugh lol : )

https://jdmfg.com/product/jd360-destratifier/?application=recirculation-fans&application_cat=poultry They haven't inspected this flock yet, just the other flock. I'm in the Northeast US LOL : )

I have certainly tried to not lock them in and made every effort possible to just let them figure it out. I have about 10 of them that have figured it out at this point. At this point it is a life safety issue for them. If I don't air lift them lol, they will get eaten. We have a ton of...

My fan has shipped and should be here hopefully today : ) Can't wait to install it. I have also seen another type of fan that is installed at the top and circulates slowly to de-stratify the air. It's different than a ceiling fan. Has anyone used one of those as well?

Thank you! I will check with the certifiers and hopefully that will be the case. I haven't locked them in at all, because I was told that the only time I could was if we had severe weather and it had to only be for a very limited time. I am required to document it as well. I'm going to check...

I have a few small solar lights in there, but last night I could tell they weren't enough. I am going to try more light and will let you know how it works!

Thank you! I did this tonight as it was another hot day and my fan hasn't arrived yet! It was ok, but seemed a little humid and definitely warmer than outside. I am also thinking of putting in a greenhouse charcoal filter with fan. I can't help but think that breathing in pine shaving dust is...

I know, after I finished it, I so wanted to move in and just buy the chickens a coop from somewhere else ; )

Great questions! The roof boards are spaced to allow the shingles to breathe - very important on a wood roof, and standard in this application. Wood takes on and releases moisture - it expands and contracts. Hundreds of years ago, as well as today, wood roofs are assembled without plywood...

Great question aart. Liner feet in this case, refers to linear feet of soffit vent. Total square feet of ventilation will vary based upon how many doors and windows I have open, in combination with existing soffit and gable vents.