When DH was building the coop, he asked me how high to build the nest boxes. I googled and the first answer was 18". So that's what I told him and that's what they are. I like that they don't take up floor space. They're close to where the pop door is, so they have to use that area of the floor...
I looked into enclosing the area under the coop for additional run space. Probably not gonna happen. Yeah, I suppose I *could* get under there, but it would be difficult and messy.
One side is where it buts up to the run, so I have possible access on 3 sides. When the weather gets nicer, I'm going to check the feasibility of me getting underneath the coop.
I'd need another 25-30' of hardware cloth for an apron, and as much for fencing. Not cheap, these days...
Hi from another troll. Stop by the Michigan thread and say hello. :frow
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/michigan-thread-all-are-welcome.697050/page-5306
My coop is raised because it's built on a trailer. Not much is growing underneath. When it looks a little ragged around the...