Hello,
We have had our 6 chicks on order this spring, and we need to pick them up this week. There are 3 RIR and 3 BR, and they are approximately 8 weeks old. We were supposed to have our coop and run built and ready a few weeks ago, but our crazy spring has brought snow and rainstorms every chance we have to build. So, we planned the last two full days to at least construct a useable structure, and finish as needed when we had more time. Well, we got a MAJOR hailstorm the day before yesterday, and it has rained since. We have tremendous damage to our home and property, so we have been consumed by taking care of this. Needless to say, we are still without a coop for our girls.
I really can't keep putting the woman who has our chicks on hold any longer. I'm beginning to feel like a neglectful parent to my chicks
We have an older steel shed, one of those Arrows, about 8x10. I was hoping to use this as a makeshift temporary coop until this weekend, when we can attempt another build. There doesn't appear to be any major gaps or areas where the local coons can enter, and it has a solid floor. I thought I could use a couple pieces of the lumber we have on hand for our coop to fashion an area for the girls to sleep at night and hang out in during the day. I can secure a heat lamp in there at night if the weather demands, since the shed is not insulated. I can also let the chicks out during the day to range when I'm out there. There are no windows, and no specific ventilation installed, but this thing is definitely not airtight. I can put something in front of the doors at night to keep anything from prying into the shed.
I know this is not an ideal place for my young chickens, but it will be very temporary, and I will make it as safe and comfortable as possible for them. I will be out there with them plenty to keep them company, and give them access to the yard to do what chickens should do. I really need anyone's input, ideas, and suggestions.
If this is an absolutely horrible idea, we always have the garage, which is just a little more sound than the shed. But, there is no easily assessible area near the garage for them to be able to go outside.
Please everyone, yeah or nay?
We have had our 6 chicks on order this spring, and we need to pick them up this week. There are 3 RIR and 3 BR, and they are approximately 8 weeks old. We were supposed to have our coop and run built and ready a few weeks ago, but our crazy spring has brought snow and rainstorms every chance we have to build. So, we planned the last two full days to at least construct a useable structure, and finish as needed when we had more time. Well, we got a MAJOR hailstorm the day before yesterday, and it has rained since. We have tremendous damage to our home and property, so we have been consumed by taking care of this. Needless to say, we are still without a coop for our girls.
I really can't keep putting the woman who has our chicks on hold any longer. I'm beginning to feel like a neglectful parent to my chicks
We have an older steel shed, one of those Arrows, about 8x10. I was hoping to use this as a makeshift temporary coop until this weekend, when we can attempt another build. There doesn't appear to be any major gaps or areas where the local coons can enter, and it has a solid floor. I thought I could use a couple pieces of the lumber we have on hand for our coop to fashion an area for the girls to sleep at night and hang out in during the day. I can secure a heat lamp in there at night if the weather demands, since the shed is not insulated. I can also let the chicks out during the day to range when I'm out there. There are no windows, and no specific ventilation installed, but this thing is definitely not airtight. I can put something in front of the doors at night to keep anything from prying into the shed.I know this is not an ideal place for my young chickens, but it will be very temporary, and I will make it as safe and comfortable as possible for them. I will be out there with them plenty to keep them company, and give them access to the yard to do what chickens should do. I really need anyone's input, ideas, and suggestions.
If this is an absolutely horrible idea, we always have the garage, which is just a little more sound than the shed. But, there is no easily assessible area near the garage for them to be able to go outside.
Please everyone, yeah or nay?
