post your chicken coop pictures here!

[ChickInDelight]

I learn something from each and every posting - and also the comments on postings. Thanks everyone!!! Keep those pictures coming.

I am posting my nest boxes - and trough. The 4 girls use the right corner of the trough, and also 3 nesting boxes upon occasion.




I changed the window seat in the nesting room, but no one has used it yet. Perhaps when my 24 newbies join my 4 in the coop....

I have hardware cloth for now. I also have plexiglass panels for colder weather. I have 2 bolts on each window frame edge that I will loosen when the plexiglass goes in.

 

[hulaskirt87]

This is our medium size coop m dad just built! It has been so much fun so far! It houses 12 chickens and 2 large white geese.

 

[sumi]

Eggs always work

 

[chickengirl987]

Hi all, Just joined this forum ! Thrilled with the amount of info here ! I've started to grow chickens this year and this is a coop I made them

What kind of chicken is in the picture?

 

[gilcamp4]

well here is todays work on coop, dh can only work till noon as it is a lot for an 82 year old


tomorrow will be the front roof

 

[iwiw60]

Outstanding!! He's doing a great job...love that nice big window. Post more pics as you progress...I'll be interested to see them!

 

[jsayles86]

Good information. Thanks. I'll give the fence a try.

 

[DoubleMM]

LOL I was thinking give him some eggs

Give em a swift kick in the ........

Maybe eggs would be better???

 

[bryanpocalyko]

I live in lower New York, it gets cold here during winter. I was wondering if I should insulate my coop. Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings Bryan and

and the thread!

If your birds are adults, you don't need to insulate the coop. They'll be fine right down to sub zero temps as long as you do one thing... prevent drafts directly on them where they roost. Ventilation is obviously still required and beneficial, but they will get chilled if there's any wind/breeze blowing directly on them, ruffling their feathers. You should also make sure their roost is wide enough for them to "stand" flat footed so they can lower themselves down and cover their feet with their feathers to keep their feet warm. They will also huddle together to share warmth if it gets really cold.
However, insulating will make YOU feel nice and warm when it gets cold outside