Fort Cluck - First Time Building Coop

[cluckingheck]

Think I figured out who the culprit was. The 11 week old pullet I had put in there because she was the only pullet left in with the cockerels & roosters. I since removed her from the coop, because she was tormenting the younger chicks even after I got home after work. She was free to go outside, but she still chose to corner the chicks in the coop and peck at them.

 

[cluckingheck]

Finally got the roosts sanded down and painted — the chicks approve.

 

[cluckingheck]

The chicks have shown me an issue I never thought I’d have to deal with — dodging incoming chicks.

 

[Aunt Tat]

The chicks have shown me an issue I never thought I’d have to deal with — I have to dodge incoming chicks.

I'm used to wings flapping on me...got parrots LOL
But thanks for the heads up!

PS, I hope you have a long-handled fishing net for when you want to get a hold of one.

 

[cluckingheck]

Maude looks like a demon chicken…trying to steal my soul through the coop cam. at least he’s cute

 

[cluckingheck]

Adding new nesting boxes to eliminate the issue of the teenagers sleeping on top of them. now I just have to get the chicks from stop sleeping in them.

yeah, the dividers are made from old paneling from the 70s

 

[cluckingheck]

 

[aart]

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I'd suggest a large roof overhang and side/back access to nests.

 

[cluckingheck]

I'd suggest a large roof overhang and side/back access to nests.

It is going to have an overhang, but no back access. It will be easy to reach into from inside of the coop to get eggs or to clean out soiled straw.

 

[3KillerBs]

It is going to have an overhang, but no back access. It will be easy to reach into from inside of the coop to get eggs or to clean out soiled straw.

I like outside access to nestboxes so that I can collect eggs without getting poop on my shoes. This is even more important if you ever want to go away and ask someone to take care of your chickens.