Hens or not hens! Anyone know?

[CHlCKEN]

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It’s your lucky day! Those are females!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Welcome!
I agree, all pullets. How old are they?
And that chicken wire won't protect them from predators!
Mary

I agree, I would like to recommend you try something else. Great coop design though I’m sure you tried your best! If you don’t care about spending money, the Omlette chicken run is IMPENETRABLE! I’ve had it for a year and absolutely nothing has gotten into it. The only damage it received is being hit by the lawn mower But all it left was a dent. Of course it’s super exspensive, just suggesting this if you have nothing to spend your money on

 

[NatJ]

I agree, I would like to recommend you try something else. Great coop design though I’m sure you tried your best! If you don’t care about spending money, the Omlette chicken run is IMPENETRABLE! I’ve had it for a year and absolutely nothing has gotten into it. The only damage it received is being hit by the lawn mower But all it left was a dent. Of course it’s super exspensive, just suggesting this if you have nothing to spend your money on

Dog kennels can be a good start, too. (The kind with a metal frame and chain link or wire mesh, that come in big panels you can fasten together.) Of course, then they need a roof, and something to keep predators from digging under, and it's best to put smaller wire (chicken wire or hardware cloth) around the bottom few feet to keep chickens heads in and raccoon arms out. Whether that's any cheaper than the Omelette one is a good question

 

[Folly's place]

Then again, how many birds? For more than three or four, a garden shed is good, modified with more windows and ventilation.
Mary