Short question: is there anyone who has nests in their coop that aren't enclosed boxes, meaning they don't have a "roof" on them? I would like to just use a box or a basket for them to lay in. I'm not having my next boxes built into the side, they will be inside my coop, but within reach of the door for easy egg retrieval. I am unreasonably paranoid about sticking my hand into the nest box and being greeted by a black snake... so I'd like to be able to see into the next box before reaching in. Pros/cons?
I know that the best thing to do would be to make sure that snakes can't get into my coop... all the windows and vents are covered with 1/2" HW cloth, but I'm still concerned about it. Like I said, unreasonably paranoid.
This question is a little premature because I don't even have chicks yet (T-10 days!!!), but I've finalized almost everything else in my coop so I'm thinking ahead!
I know that the best thing to do would be to make sure that snakes can't get into my coop... all the windows and vents are covered with 1/2" HW cloth, but I'm still concerned about it. Like I said, unreasonably paranoid.
This question is a little premature because I don't even have chicks yet (T-10 days!!!), but I've finalized almost everything else in my coop so I'm thinking ahead!