45ishChickenMom
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- May 8, 2015
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Hello!
I have 1 RIR and 3 EE pullets (4 weeks old). I live in WI, so winters can be tough. The girls are getting ready to move into their coop in the next week or two. Unfortunately, it is a kit ordered online, as I am not carpentry savvy at all (neither is my husband). I used weather proof paint to coat the exterior. The kit measures 82" x 35". The green garden fence run that I added is 8' x 3'. I cut an opening in the exterior of the kit run, and use a sturdy piece of wood held in place by brackets. I have S rings that secure the top of the green run, so I can access the door to the other run (Geez... I hope this all makes sense!). I do have hardware cloth around the kit. My questions: Should I switch out the locks? I have a pin with the plexiglass door, and the slide lock with the orange run door. I have a carbiner on the nesting box. How can I make this raccoon proof? Is it fox proof? Does the pop door need reinforcing? They will be cooped nightly. THANKS in advance for your time and sage advice!!! I don't want any losses. These girls have grown on the whole family.
I have 1 RIR and 3 EE pullets (4 weeks old). I live in WI, so winters can be tough. The girls are getting ready to move into their coop in the next week or two. Unfortunately, it is a kit ordered online, as I am not carpentry savvy at all (neither is my husband). I used weather proof paint to coat the exterior. The kit measures 82" x 35". The green garden fence run that I added is 8' x 3'. I cut an opening in the exterior of the kit run, and use a sturdy piece of wood held in place by brackets. I have S rings that secure the top of the green run, so I can access the door to the other run (Geez... I hope this all makes sense!). I do have hardware cloth around the kit. My questions: Should I switch out the locks? I have a pin with the plexiglass door, and the slide lock with the orange run door. I have a carbiner on the nesting box. How can I make this raccoon proof? Is it fox proof? Does the pop door need reinforcing? They will be cooped nightly. THANKS in advance for your time and sage advice!!! I don't want any losses. These girls have grown on the whole family.