- Apr 14, 2013
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We just moved to an old farm and I am raising my first batch of chicks who will be layers. There is an old corn crib that was used as a coop by previous owners. My intention was to use it for one as well. I went in to check it out last night and now I'm questioning it. My worries are over the space between the wall slats or boards. If you know what corn cribs look like it's vertically placed boards with over 1/4" of space in between them. I live in Virginia so we don't have frigid winters but still I expect it can get pretty cold and drafty in there. Do you think I can put up some type of paneling on the inside and if I do should I run it the height of the building? It's pretty tall, maybe 12 feet?
Anyone else using a coop like this? I would really like to use what I have so the best case scenario is to make this work but still ensure that my girls are safe and sound!!
Anyone else using a coop like this? I would really like to use what I have so the best case scenario is to make this work but still ensure that my girls are safe and sound!!