Coop door question

[Mandee297]

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!

That’s great! Wishing you and your flock all the best

 

[Mandee297]

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!

Is your coop attached to a run as well?

 

[deidreg]

Is your coop attached to a run as well?

Yes. I only free range them when I can supervise. I've been lucky so far and need to keep a closer eye on them, because I know my luck is bound to run out one day.

 

[Flockincrazy]

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

She is usually in the top ones but always in the right end

 

[Mandee297]

Yes. I only free range them when I can supervise. I've been lucky so far and need to keep a closer eye on them, because I know my luck is bound to run out one day.

Yes I had one run in with a hawk which prompted us to built this run to give them more space. And free range now only when my husband and I are with them. Too scared.

 

[Mandee297]

My brother passed away in December and when Covid forced me to work from home I decided to finally buckle and get chickens. My husband is a chef and wanted them for so long (eggs only) but gosh I have to say the joy they’ve brought me during such hard times has been such a serendipitous surprise. Love my little girls so much. Never thought chickens would be so special. They attended all my zoom meetings as wee little things. Ha

 

[thepick4uchicks]

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

That is wonderful news. You were giving me the heebee jeebees! I can sleep now! Your setup had me a tad bit worried. No offense dear! I just tend to do that. I wish you and your flock the very best and I pray that everyone remains safe,healthy, and well!

 

[thepick4uchicks]

Yes I had one run in with a hawk which prompted us to built this run to give them more space. And free range now only when my husband and I are with them. Too scared.

Wonderful!!!!

 

[thepick4uchicks]

My brother passed away in December and when Covid forced me to work from home I decided to finally buckle and get chickens. My husband is a chef and wanted them for so long (eggs only) but gosh I have to say the joy they’ve brought me during such hard times has been such a serendipitous surprise. Love my little girls so much. Never thought chickens would be so special. They attended all my zoom meetings as wee little things. Ha

I know exactly what you mean! I lost both my parents last year and this was a good change for me to learn all about and enjoy. I am also disabled after thirty years of working as a radiation therapist and a hospital administrator in oncology and I miss it so much. I am lost but in a great deal of pain to adjust to and have to take my on treatments and hate it but the chickens are a healthy distraction and good research. I love BYC. I hope you all have a good day and good luck with your flock. My hubby is going to kill me if I don’t come to bed. Good night all!

 

[Mandee297]

I know exactly what you mean! I lost both my parents last year and this was a good change for me to learn all about and enjoy. I am also disabled after thirty years of working as a radiation therapist and a hospital administrator in oncology and I miss it so much. I am lost but in a great deal of pain to adjust to and have to take my on treatments and hate it but the chickens are a healthy distraction and good research. I love BYC. I hope you all have a good day and good luck with your flock. My hubby is going to kill me if I don’t come to bed. Good night all!

I am glad you have the chickens to distract and bring joy. good wishes for you and your flock