OK, Can't rebuild, what are my options (Realistic Please)

[Buckeye2002]

Man is she small...3 weeks old and her sisters are huge comparatively

 

[Compost King]

If she is healthy then enjoy her. She will lay a smaller egg (unless she is a late bloomer who turns out normal sized) but she will eat so much less that she might actually be more efficient than the other birds.

 

[123RedBeard]

I'm guessing it is not a RIR ...

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Can anyone tell me what this is? I found it in their water dish. Thanks
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Intestinal shedding?

 

[Buckeye2002]

OK everyone I have some updates on my coop. As you can see I have moved the nesting boxes to the outside wall. I have also removed the ramp below the coop and have turned that into a trap door to help me clean it out. I have also cut out A new door that will help me with food and water as well as clean out. My plan is to put my girls in the coop next weekend with two heat lamps.

 

[aart]

Excellent!
Can't have been much fun working in the snowy cold.

Will you do something to protect this gap from collecting rain and snow?
Or maybe this pic was taken before you added the 'L' brackets inside?

 

[Trux]

As Egg Walrus said removing those nest boxes and building them outside the coop will give more space to you girls. From what I see, you have some good carpentry skills and with the way you have built it you could easily ADD ON to it if you really have to, or want to add more chickens. Post us a picture when you get the siding and such done!

 

[MissChick@dee]

Wow now you’re talking!
You’ve been working hard. Your going to be so much happier with your egg boxes mounted to the outside (easy access) the roomier coop the chickens will enjoy. I always look at things from a “keep it clean” point of view. You don’t know it yet but you’re going to be glad you made the changes. One thing I can think of is that you can now put a trash can right up to the edge of the back door and just sweep everything into it. Easy to haul to a compost spot or garden bed too.
Lovin’ the changes!

 

[MissChick@dee]

Oh! Just another thought. I know you’re going to redo the wire around the bottom hardware cloth right?
Well that trap door with a little ladder would provide a nice area for the chickens. Especially on nasty weather days.
You might need a removable panel of wire in case you have to go in after one down there. Best wishes

 

[paneubert]

Your drills/screwdrivers look like they have already accepted their new nesting boxes.