Finished my small coop - detailed plans lots of pics

[rivergypsy]

My girls just graduated from chick feeders & waterers to big girls utensils. I am currently using a 1 gal feeder and a 5 gallon waterer for 18 juvenile pullets. I have them hanging from the rafters on chains with huge S - hooks on each end. This allows me to access them easily for filling as well as adjust their height as the girls grow tall. I love the convenience and the simplicity and I no longer have to clean out pooh from either. What a time saver.

This brings up another question. Do they eat and drink at night after they go to roost? Currently I have these set up in the covered part of their run. I will have my new coop finished this weekend and will be moving the girls into their new home. Do I need to put additional feed and water in the coop for them at night? Or leave it in the run where it is now? I don't know please advise. linda//

 

[chickens3]

looks really good nice job on that coop dude.

 

[PacsMan]

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Good question Linda.
I have my food and water in the coop, open the window and let them out all day long. I've seen them in the coop eating/drinking some during the day, but mostly outside. When they first go in at night, they do eat and drink some...

Anyone else have suggestions?

 

[kimbobim]

Looks very nice! If we ever do have a Chickenstock, I'd love to see it!

 

[georgialee]

That looks great! I think that will help a lot of people looking for plans!

 

[PacsMan]

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Thanks,
There has been 700+ views of the page in just the last couple of days. I'm hopeing it helps folks out!

Thanks Georgialee
Marty