Looking for advice for my coop, first winter--UPDATE of changes made

[Tangeygirl]

*removed* it was a double post! Sorry!!!

 

[LynneP]

Good for you!

The first year is worrisome...but it gets better! You got this done before the snow...

 

[WoodlandWoman]

That looks very good! I would still worry about raccoons at night, with only chicken wire covering the top and upper sides of the run. Raccoons have gone through chicken wire on other people's coops. I would either layer a stronger wire over the top of it or secure the coop doors against raccoons. Raccoons are good climbers, strong and can open simple latches or sliding doors.

 

[LynneP]

I use 1/2" gauge hardware cloth, framed and latched for predation- so far things have gone well.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

That looks really nice!