We have four hens, and two baby chicks. We knew our old coop wouldn't be sufficient for 6 chickens so I designed this new coop and DH and I built it. We're very proud of it
Pictures and details are on my blog.
We've made four modifications so far:
1) stapled wire mesh inside the window so we can leave it open in the summer
2) DH made a ramp / ladder for the girls to get up onto the perch as they were being silly about it
3) We put a lid on the food tub, with a hole cut in the middle so they can still eat but not scratch the food out everywhere
4) DH put a board across the middle nesting box as the girls like to nestle up against a wall when they sleep and didn't want to do so against the wall over the door
Other than that it's worked out great and we're pleased with it.
Pictures and details are on my blog.
We've made four modifications so far:
1) stapled wire mesh inside the window so we can leave it open in the summer
2) DH made a ramp / ladder for the girls to get up onto the perch as they were being silly about it
3) We put a lid on the food tub, with a hole cut in the middle so they can still eat but not scratch the food out everywhere
4) DH put a board across the middle nesting box as the girls like to nestle up against a wall when they sleep and didn't want to do so against the wall over the door
Other than that it's worked out great and we're pleased with it.
