Indoor and outdoor roosts?

[topherstewart85]

I'm getting 25 chicks next month. I live in south Mississippi, so it gets hot down here. I am going to make at least a portion of the run covered and was thinking about putting roots inside the house and out in the run so they can roost out doors when it is hot. Good idea or no?

 

[Alaskan]

I'm getting 25 chicks next month. I live in south Mississippi, so it gets hot down here. I am going to make at least a portion of the run covered and was thinking about putting roots inside the house and out in the run so they can roost out doors when it is hot. Good idea or no?

Great idea.

Even better, skip the traditional coop and roof as much as possible for some glorious shade.

Here are some pictures grabbed from the internet for inspiration for you

This one is from etsy, where you can buy plans for it:

This one is a random Google grab.

But for you... those three solid walls would probably be better with the top half wire, but with shutters to close for huge storms. And maybe deeper eves so everything can be left open in regular rain storms.

 

[aart]

out in the run so they can roost out doors when it is hot. Good idea or no?

Can work if the run is 100% predator proof.

 

[Moxieminxie]

Yes, my chickens love to take naps outside during the day even if they don't roost outside overnight.