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Im leaning towards hanging a gravity type feeder in their coop and placing a small gravity type pet waterer in their coop for the evening. I was also going to mount small tuna can sized containers to the inside wall of the coop with one containing oyster shell and one containing grit. On the...

Do you guys also keep your grit in a seperate container? Or do you sprinkle it on the ground? My birds will have access to only a 12x12 run during the day as Im concerned about letting them roam free due to hawks in the area, dogs and cats.

Quote: Is the automatic door something you purchased or made yourself? That sounds like a great idea!

Also, how many inches off the coop floor would guys say to mount a wall feeder or hang a hanging feeder?

Quote: i was planning on closing their small chicken coop door for added predator protection and cold weather insulation. Should I always leave their small chicken door open even in cold weather?

Quote: In the evening when the birds go in the coop to roost, will it still be ok to keep the water outside in the run? I planned on closing their small chicken coop door in the evening for added protection against predators. Will they be fine wo access to water until i re open their door in...

Hello everyone, my name is Ed and Im new to chickens and a new member to the forum. Wanted to throw out a few questions in regards to feeding and watering my birds. Im presently constructing my coop and should be finished late October and my birds will be ready for pick up come late November. Im...