There's 17. I can run power to it. In a couple of weeks the coop will be 100% and the run will be near finished barring water source due to Temps. Figure that will go in operation when they'll actually be outside. Thank you!
Your concern with a heat lamp is mine as well, but the concept is great! I'm not necessarily in a hurry but was interested in getting them adapted to the coop with the roost and a larger area to move around in. Can't reasonably believe they will be comfortable after 4 weeks in the brooder.
I could still having nothing in it. Additionally I can install the roost in case they want to experiment. My question would be if I did that, would I put in bedding and have the automatic door operational?
Chicks are now 2 weeks old. Growing like weeds in the brooder. Have built an elevated 10x10 coop (Please see attached). Ventilation is created from open eaves and screened gable areas. Run will be surrounding the coop with plastic tarps. I intend to use deep bedding process with no additional...