Vaseline covering them before the real cold sets in will keep him from getting frostbite.
Sorry, but both of these are inaccurate 'wives tales'.the smaller coops stay warmer with the heat from the chickens bodies.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Vaseline covering them before the real cold sets in will keep him from getting frostbite.
Sorry, but both of these are inaccurate 'wives tales'.the smaller coops stay warmer with the heat from the chickens bodies.
Latches on the outside of the pop hole door? There is another on the bigger door too. Those aren’t working very well. They are supposed to automatically slide down over the bar, but half the time you have to push them down.I’d add a vent or two under the tips of the roof ridges, you will want to close those windows in the winter. Also you can move those roosting bars to create more room for them. the top bar will be “fought” over so I like to have my bars all at the same height. Allow them enough space, 12 inches each on the bar, to sit/snuggle together if cold and hopefully other options for the hot summer or to allow those who don’t like to sit next to each other other options. The nest hatch is very large and easy to get into. I’d add TWO latches so one end can’t be opened up by a raccoon or other predator. Pretty coop though.
Yes, already seeing a bit of it. One hen def thinks she is the top dog and another one has. Decided she is fine being a loner. The roo is so chill, I’m not sure he can handle these girls but he is the smartest at eating and drinking. We just made a nipple feeder and he is starting to get it and even though he is not a big fan of me, he got in my lap to eat weeds I was offering.The pecking order will probably shake up over the next few days.