The run & coop are now just about done. We still need to landscape in front so it's not just dirt, and tweak a few things like adding some non-stick stuff to the ladder. Once the plants fill in, I think it's going to be great. It's already keeping the coop cooler at night. The green roof part has some succulents, a few things that will trail, ground covers and some herbs. We've left one box open for the fall to grow lettuce & spinach.
We have had some issues with the chickens getting up there and yanking at the plants but that was only the first day or so. I suspect that once everything fills in, it won't be so intriguing - or maybe more so - who knows!
This was a much bigger project than either of us anticipated but we are thrilled with the results. The inside has 2 nesting boxes, a roost, a window seat by some venting, food & water and a vinyl floor for easy cleanup, along with a fan. We need to wire in electrical but for now we are just using an exterior extension cord.
We have had some issues with the chickens getting up there and yanking at the plants but that was only the first day or so. I suspect that once everything fills in, it won't be so intriguing - or maybe more so - who knows!
This was a much bigger project than either of us anticipated but we are thrilled with the results. The inside has 2 nesting boxes, a roost, a window seat by some venting, food & water and a vinyl floor for easy cleanup, along with a fan. We need to wire in electrical but for now we are just using an exterior extension cord.
