Enclosed area

[Samanthaalvin1]

We added this new enclosed area around our coop. It is 1/4” hardware cloth and we also have it skirted around sides. The top has 2 layers of poultry netting. We are thinking of adding a “roosting” tree and a tire full of dirt for bathing. Any other suggestions?

 

[LadyAchee]

We added this new enclosed area around our coop. It is 1/4” hardware cloth and we also have it skirted around sides. The top has 2 layers of poultry netting. We are thinking of adding a “roosting” tree and a tire full of dirt for bathing. Any other suggestions?

I like your ideas! I'd be tempted to paint the fence black(invisible affect), and maybe put some large rocks or paving bricks around the outside front. I like the red door!

 

[Samanthaalvin1]

I like your ideas! I'd be tempted to paint the fence black(invisible affect), and maybe put some large rocks or paving bricks around the outside front. I like the red door!

I was thinking about adding the rocks around the side just for some extra protection and decor!

 

[aart]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/

 

[Mrs. K]

Is there another coop? Because that is way too small.

 

[Samanthaalvin1]

Is there another coop? Because that is way too small.

We actually closed this “ coop “ in to make it a 7ft by almost 5ft enclosure.. it has 2 rows of 78” roosting and 3 nesting boxes. I just didn’t to take pictures of the finished product yet as we are adding trimming and a new base

 

[LadyAchee]

I am eager to see these photos as we have a prefab coop that was given to us! Can't wait to see!

 

[Samanthaalvin1]

I am eager to see these photos as we have a prefab coop that was given to us! Can't wait to see!

Here is some updated pictures.. we have had some crazy weather so I still have some finishing to do and trim!

 

[Samanthaalvin1]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/

I added photos of what we did to make the prefab coop have more space below!

 

[Mrs. K]

It is more space, and it might work. At this point you will have to listen to your chickens. If they get along, you are good. If a victim / bully shows up Then you are not ok for space in the coop. As the chickens get bigger, and older this might make for problems. Or as the seasons change and the daylight length changes. You need to watch and listen to your chickens.

Mrs K