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Before you build another coop, I suggest you read about "open air coops." The basic idea is a covered, secure run (like you have), with roosts and nestboxes in a sheltered part of it (like a corner where 2 or 3 partial walls come together.) In your climate, you probably do not need a coop with...

The problem with getting just one: the next time one dies, the same situation happens all over again. With three, when one dies, there will still be two (which means no chicken is alone while plans are made to get another replacement.) I agree that coop is very small. But if the chickens are...

If they are being quarantined away from the existing hen, they must NOT be allowed out to scratch in any place that the current hen will access during that time. The whole point is to prevent them passing any bacteria/virus/parasites/etc. to her, and taking turns on the same ground is one way to...

I see several people recommending quarantine. Definitely read about quarantine and consider the matter. But I would also consider whether it is worth the bother. The point of quarantine is so you can identify any diseases or parasites the new chickens may have. Then you can either treat the...