Coop door question

[Flockincrazy]

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

Mine too my bunnies sleep in the nestboxes more than the chickens do

 

[Mandee297]

Mine too my bunnies sleep in the nestboxes more than the chickens do

Awwww so so so cuteeeeeee.
we’re adding three ducklings next week. Very excited.

 

[aart]

And yes they do sleep in the nest boxes. Gave up on that battle lol

Really should solve that issue before eggs come.
This might help:
Here's an excellent modification to that kind of coop:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ng-in-nest-boxes.1134399/page-2#post-17749535

we’re adding three ducklings next week.

Hopefully they will have their own coop?

 

[Flockincrazy]

Awwww so so so cuteeeeeee.
we’re adding three ducklings next week. Very excited.

I have 8ducks in with my flock and they cuddle up at night its great they are one big crazy flock family my main coop has chickens, ducks, guineas, and bunnies together

 

[Flockincrazy]

what kind of ducklings are you getting

 

[deidreg]

Hiiii
Soo our pullets (4) have been living outside for four months now. They’re doing so well. My hubby built an enclosed run several weeks ago that was a game changer. I have lined the sides of the run with firewood.
We live in a small neighborhood in New Jersey. We had a hawk issue but since putting this up and some decoy owls, all has been well.
We have never shut their coop door. New Jersey winters aren’t unbearable, but will that opening be an issue come colder months ?
Thanks
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Run looks great! I'm in CT so similar climate to NJ. While I've had no predators so far, I anticipate foxes, opossums, etc. will show up as the weather gets colder. I plan to lock up my hens every night. I splurged on an automatic coop door. Good luck!

 

[thepick4uchicks]

Hiiii
Soo our pullets (4) have been living outside for four months now. They’re doing so well. My hubby built an enclosed run several weeks ago that was a game changer. I have lined the sides of the run with firewood.
We live in a small neighborhood in New Jersey. We had a hawk issue but since putting this up and some decoy owls, all has been well.
We have never shut their coop door. New Jersey winters aren’t unbearable, but will that opening be an issue come colder months ?
Thanks
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It is not just the temps that you should be concerned about. When winter gets here that is when lean times come for everything and every animal. Every predator of every kind and that means the four footed and the two footed. You don’t think that a person will still your chickens during winter up in Jersey. Well you better Thank again. Thief’s are every where and you are close to the thieving capital of the world. Winter time makes everything and everyone desperate to do things for food when they normally wouldn’t be or do things. Close that door and secure your coop and run better if you value your birds. That thing looks like a doll house or a play toy. Get it locked up and secured.

 

[Mandee297]

Really should solve that issue before eggs come.
This might help:
Here's an excellent modification to that kind of coop:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ng-in-nest-boxes.1134399/page-2#post-17749535

Hopefully they will have their own coop?

Yes when we transition them outside (mid November) they will have a duck house attached to the run. I’ll be raising them in my office until then.

 

[Mandee297]

what kind of ducklings are you getting

We are getting Cayuga ducklings.

 

[Mandee297]

It is not just the temps that you should be concerned about. When winter gets here that is when lean times come for everything and every animal. Every predator of every kind and that means the four footed and the two footed. You don’t think that a person will still your chickens during winter up in Jersey. Well you better Thank again. Thief’s are every where and you are close to the thieving capital of the world. Winter time makes everything and everyone desperate to do things for food when they normally wouldn’t be or do things. Close that door and secure your coop and run better if you value your birds. That thing looks like a doll house or a play toy. Get it locked up and secured.

Thanks! We’re fencing in our yard as well. I appreciate your positive feedback.