Chicken run

[Becca1223]

I assumed they were pop out nest boxes. Those are what usually come on the prefab ones. That does change things. I think if she felt comfortable free ranging them during the day and putting up some sort of fence between her and the neighbors just to keep the chickens on her side would be the best option

yes, I hate for them not to be able to roam during the day. But it would have to be a cheap chicken wire fence.

 

[Becca1223]

I believe these dimensions included the nests??

Im not quite sure. the nesting area is kind of separate.

 

[Becca1223]

You know, sure the chickens could use a few more square feet of space but I think it's fine! If that's all you gotta work with then try to tidy up the run, put the food and waterer in the corners and make that wooden block riser for the feeder smaller, and whatever else that big wooden thing next to it is........ throw away! That'll free up a little bit of precious space, if it gets too crowded for your chickens and they are getting at each others' nerves, one or two of them can always go back into the coop to chill in there and listen to their iPods.

I'm going to do that. Ill get rid of anything not needed and try and push the foos and the water to the side and get rid if the box in there. They like to sit on the side where the food isn't. But it does take up a lot of room.

 

[Birdsong 82]

yes, I hate for them not to be able to roam during the day. But it would have to be a cheap chicken wire fence.

A wire fence with small posts can be put in easy and can be removed easily. As long as the neighbor don’t have dogs or anything. That kind of fence won’t protect them but will work for keeping your chicken on your side. Also I read slot about people use that chain link dog kennel fencing and sometimes find it on Craig’s list. I know you guys just purchased coop so second idea may or may not work. Provides good room

 

[Becca1223]

They formed their flock now. Yes the people selling those coops are smart. They know people are usually buying them when their chickens are still very young so when you look at the coop when they’re young you’re thinking surely no problem six sitting in there they’ll have plenty of room. Then they grow up. And then you’re looking at it going how in the world There’s got to be someway you can be able to keep those girls. You obviously love them if you would be willing to do that so they could be happy and healthy people Some people wouldn’t. Are predators a concern where you live? At least during the day

Thank you, yes we have coyotes, Hawks, Raccoons. That's why I was such a pain in the ass with my husband to make the coop and run extra predator proof. I read a lot on line and was panicking. We have no problem during the day as I have a dog that protects the area but at night is another story. I'm originally from NY so I'm so new to all this.

 

[aart]

Im not quite sure. the nesting area is kind of separate.

But the manufacturer includes it in their description/dimensions to make the coop seem bigger. You'd have to get out there with a tape measure to be sure