Coop door question

[Mandee297]

A blowing wind might be a bit drafty. you could always bolt a long rubber runner like a flap for a dog house where they can go in and out and you can unbolt it and take it down when it gets warmer.

Great idea thank you!

 

[Mandee297]

No it shouldn't be i leave mine open all the time now too i rebuilt my run and wasn't done so until I finished I locked them in at night i would close the windows though when it gets cold

Thank you! This is the run we got. It has truly changed their quality of life. So happy for them.
Large Metal Chicken Coop Walk-in Poultry Cage Hen Run House Rabbits Habitat Cage Spire Shaped Coop with Waterproof and Anti-Ultraviolet Cover for Outdoor Backyard Farm Use (10' L x 13' W x 6.4' H) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFLGSYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HrTvFbWX4045K

 

[Flockincrazy]

Thank you! This is the run we got. It has truly changed their quality of life. So happy for them.
Large Metal Chicken Coop Walk-in Poultry Cage Hen Run House Rabbits Habitat Cage Spire Shaped Coop with Waterproof and Anti-Ultraviolet Cover for Outdoor Backyard Farm Use (10' L x 13' W x 6.4' H) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFLGSYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HrTvFbWX4045K

Here is my door's I have 2coops I had to take my dogs out to potty so I took pics while I was outside if your really worried about land predators do the hot pepper trick take the hottest peppers you can get your hands on and crush them especially the seeds put it around your coop and run and the predators will not come near them

 

[Mandee297]

Here is my door's I have 2coops I had to take my dogs out to potty so I took pics while I was outside if your really worried about land predators do the hot pepper trick take the hottest peppers you can get your hands on and crush them especially the seeds put it around your coop and run and the predators will not come near them

Love it!!! And your buns too!! So sweet! I haven’t been terribly worrieD about land predators so far. The hawk was the worst experience was ready to fight him lol.

 

[Flockincrazy]

Love it!!! And your buns too!! So sweet! I haven’t been terribly worrieD about land predators so far. The hawk was the worst experience was ready to fight him lol.

Hawks suck we had issues with them a few yrs ago so I took 4 2x4's hooked bird netting on them and put it up in my backyard where the chickens free-range and they couldn't get to them they got annoyed and left

 

[MrFluffyandGirls]

Love it!!! And your buns too!! So sweet! I haven’t been terribly worrieD about land predators so far. The hawk was the worst experience was ready to fight him lol.

I would not trust the hot pepper trick, I'd consider adding welded wire on top of the netting and hard cloth wire (small squares) around the bottom to deter smaller predators like rats and snakes. A little reinforcement can go a long ways.

 

[Mandee297]

I would not trust the hot pepper trick, I'd consider adding welded wire on top of the netting and hard cloth wire (small squares) around the bottom to deter smaller predators like rats and snakes. A little reinforcement can go a long ways.

What about spraying coyote pee around perimeter?

 

[aart]

Chicken wire is not predator proof.
Firewood to stop diggers?

Better to have an apron.
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

Coops kinda small for 4 birds, tho I have to say it's better ventilated than most prefabs.
They'll be sleeping in the nests as roosts are lower.

 

[Mandee297]

Chicken wire is not predator proof.
Firewood to stop diggers?

Better to have an apron.
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

Coops kinda small for 4 birds, tho I have to say it's better ventilated than most prefabs.
They'll be sleeping in the nests as roosts are lower.

Thank you

 

[Mandee297]

Thank you

Chicken wire is not predator proof.
Firewood to stop diggers?

Better to have an apron.
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

Coops kinda small for 4 birds, tho I have to say it's better ventilated than most prefabs.
They'll be sleeping in the nests as roosts are lower.

And yes they do sleep in the nest boxes. Gave up on that battle lol. Me and my hubby doing the best we can