struggling w/ two questions 1.bird safety in run (uncovered)...would chickens make use of a dog 'igloo' for safety in the event of hawk attack? i just don't know their instincts yet and how they react to danger. is leaving the pop door open during the day a good safety net? are old fashioned scare crows a feasible deterent to hawks?
2. i thought i researched size of coop & number of chickens well. i have by odd circumstances ended up w/ 4 chickens more than i had planned. before my chicks go to the coop, do i need to correct this number, or can i stall on this until i can tell who is female & who is male & if there are any overly aggressive birds & cull these?
2. i thought i researched size of coop & number of chickens well. i have by odd circumstances ended up w/ 4 chickens more than i had planned. before my chicks go to the coop, do i need to correct this number, or can i stall on this until i can tell who is female & who is male & if there are any overly aggressive birds & cull these?