New Coop 95% Complete - Lots of Pictures

[mmtillman]

 

[Briyon]

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Opa, I think I get the suggestion about the 2x3 wire. On your second suggestion...are you saying use full width 2x4s with the 4" side down? They are currently 2x4s that I ripped in half and laid on their sides.

Thanks for the suggestions...I am always open to suggestions from more experienced people. These are my first chickens.

Brian

 

[Opa]

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It was a little hard to tell the size for the roost boards in the picture but you will want to give them wide platform. Some people advocate using branches because it's natural, however if you watch chickens on a round perch they are constantly shifting and lifting trying to maintain their purchase. That might have been okay in the warm tropical clime of their origin but since none of us live in a jungle we need to provide a roost that allows the bird to settle down onto their feet. They then can extend or fluff their feathers which increases the insulating value thereby keeping them warm.

These may be your first birds but it appears that you are providing for them extremely well.