Finally starting my walk in coop. Want to follow?

[Cryss]

Good morning Ladies!
First morning in the new coop.

 

[aart]

They look pretty happy!
Why the waterer in the crate?

 

[Cryss]

They look pretty happy!
Why the waterer in the crate?

Normally the crate is for introductions or broodies. I won't be putting water and food inside once I let them out into the run again in a few days. Meanwhile, while they stay locked inside, the waterer isn't taking up additional space AND the tray can catch any spills keeping the coop dry.

 

[blackdog043]

They look very content.

Under your poop board is the perfect place for your coop brooder!

 

[Cryss]

They look very content.

Under your poop board is the perfect place for your coop brooder!

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Yes, I've considered that. I may at some point build a more permanent area there that can be used for brooding, broody breaking, and introductions. This cages openings are too big for chicks and I'd still need to affix some sort of chick doors. Not crazy about bending down much either. I like the look of yours! Gonna have to expand the picture so I can see details.

 

[aart]

Not crazy about bending down much either.

I Know, Right!!?

 

[blackdog043]

This cages openings are too big for chicks and I'd still need to affix some sort of chick doors.

I used a piece of cardboard zip tied to the door opening, on an earlier brooder, but you need to have a way to get in. I had access through the cover I made, on the dog X pen along the back wall.

In my post #184, I attached 1/4 inch netting to the cardboard, then attached everything to the door opening with zip ties. I didn't want the full cardboard on both openings when I made a bigger brooder.

 

[Cryss]

I used a piece of cardboard zip tied to the door opening, on an earlier brooder, but you need to have a way to get in. I had access through the cover I made, on the dog X pen along the back wall.

In my post #184, I attached 1/4 inch netting to the cardboard, then attached everything to the door opening with zip ties. I didn't want the full cardboard on both openings when I made a bigger brooder.
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This all makes perfect sense, thank you. The only problem I would need to solve is that my poop board is lower than yours. There is only about 3 inches of space above the dog crate, no room for rooftop access to a dog x pen.

 

[Cryss]

Photos can be deceiving so I'm using 2 videos to ask a question. The first is inside the coop, second is outside.
Ok, so inside I also kinda sorta can't help myself but to video the ladies for a bit. I hope someone can give me some sort of idea for my coop problem.

 

[Kiki]

I think the breeze is ok but


I don't have to deal with cold.