Thanks for your input! Do you have suggestions on where/how to install/arrange the roosting bars? I was worried about needing to make space for food and water but if I don't need to do that, then I have more room for roosting.
And what age can they safely go out there? We're getting into colder...
That so funny about the Buff being bullied - she was the first day or two and it was sad to see, but now SHE'S the bully!! She gets the most holding due to be "claimed" by my 5 year old and the fact that she's the most docile. She loves being "cuddled" in our hand but definitely holds her own...
As far as what types of birds, we have an EE, an Australorp, a Buff Orpington, a Welsummer, and a Black Sexlink.
The coop is about 24" off the ground.
We have chain link fence that used to be a dog run (another gift!) that we will use for a run for the chickens. There are 4 six foot...
Our chicks are 8 days old so to say I'm new to chickens in an understatement! LOL!! Many of you have larger flocks and have really cool looking coops, runs and feeding/watering systems that work great in large areas. I'm hoping you can help me downsize your awesome ideas for our smaller scale...