First day outside!

[MakenzieO]

So I ended up using an old rabbit hutch I have as a coop.

I will definitely invest in a nice coop that has the top part completely enclosed for winter. I just have a few questions:
1. We live in Texas where is is hot 90% of the time... Do I still need to put their red light out there for them at night time?

2. I put rocks around the bottom since I moved the pull out tray that was used for the rabbit, is that sufficient to keep critters out?

3. I used a plastic box with their bedding as a ''nesting box", will they be happy with that?

4. Lastly I am most worried about letting them free range in the side yard where they are located... I am really worried about them fluttering over to where the dogs are on the other side. Are they smart enough to sense danger and not go over? I want them to leave free and happy lives, but I'm scared they'll leave. What do yall think? Thank you for all your help!

 

[redsix]

They don't need heat at night if they have feathers. No, they don't have since enough not to go where the dogs are. You could build them a movable tunnel where they would be safe by bending wire fencing into an arch and enclosing the end.