Another "Is my coop big enough?" Post!

[QuailExpert]

i just want to add watch out for predatory birds !!!!!! we had issues with them reaching in between the wire of our run and killing our quail !!! if a predatory bird is hungry enough it will find a way to get to your chickens !!!!!

 

[Peter.J]

We have hawks/falcons/crows all around our property and never had an issue with the chickens. I wonder if its cause we have dogs out though?
I would be cautious about pullets/chics but i’m Not too worried about a hawk taking a full grown hen...

 

[CitrusMan]

Bummer about the Speckled Sussex! I picked up 4 of those a month ago from a guy on craigslist and they are the only hens laying right now; real nice birds too, they just hang out by me if i’m Sitting out there...
Couldn’t really tell but almost looks like a log on some chain in there?
I put a couple swings in my run and they actually like them.

Yep, it's a chicken swing. The Barnavelder and Swedish Flower Hen love it! The Flower Hen has a personality just like my Speckled Sussex had... Comes right up to me and wants attention and affection. I feel bad when they all go into roost, Swedish flower hen looks at me like "Please take me inside with you.", lol.

 

[CitrusMan]

Bummer about the Speckled Sussex! I picked up 4 of those a month ago from a guy on craigslist and they are the only hens laying right now; real nice birds too, they just hang out by me if i’m Sitting out there...
Couldn’t really tell but almost looks like a log on some chain in there?
I put a couple swings in my run and they actually like them.

 

[Peter.J]

Those speckled Sussex’s are nice birds; i just happened up on these on craigslist for a good deal. Next time i’m Shopping around for chics they will be higher up on the list; real nice demeanors and good egg layers.

 

[aart]

Nice coop, run, 'pasture'.
Nice for your existing 7, but as previously mentioned, integration will need more space.