Move Coop To Garage For Young Ones

[TractorGuy]

Hi, new guy here. My 5 chicks are about 3 weeks old and ready for a little more space. Are there any negatives to moving my coop (see picture) to the garage and placing them in there until they're old enough to go outside? I plan on blocking off the nesting boxes but leaving open access to the upper level via the ramp. Thank you

 

[aart]

Probably fine to move them...depending on how you've managed their heat.

Interesting coop/run, don't think I've ever seen that model before.
Would love to see pics of the inside.

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[TractorGuy]

Probably fine to move them...depending on how you've managed their heat.

Interesting coop/run, don't think I've ever seen that model before.
Would love to see pics of the inside.

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Thank you. I'm using a ceramic bulb, currently. I will get some pics tomorrow and post them up. These are made here locally.

 

[TractorGuy]

Here are a few more pics of the coop.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How do you clean out that coop? Does the roof hinge? Or is the rectangular window actually a clean out door?

It's a little odd that it has a ridge vent, but nothing else. Needs more ventilation (and light source) for sure if that's a clean out door and not a window.

 

[aart]

Here are a few more pics of the coop.

What are the actual dimensions?

How do you clean out that coop? Does the roof hinge? Or is the rectangular window actually a clean out door?

It's a little odd that it has a ridge vent, but nothing else. Needs more ventilation (and light source) for sure if that's a clean out door and not a window.

Was thinking much the same.

 

[TractorGuy]

It's 8'x3', the whole floor slides out for cleaning...end door opens as well. It will have a 8'x8' run attached.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Curious to see how well a floor tray works once it's loaded in bedding and poop...

Any plans to add ventilation?