Protruding screws

[richardkentjr]

Screws protruding 1/2" inside coop, does this pose a risk for chickens? Should they be cut off or use shorter screws? Finished coop.

 

[emys]

I'd use shorter screws - less work than cutting. Sooner or later one chicken or another will injure themselves.

 

[ranchhand]

And yes, sooner or later someone will put out their eye. Or break their beak pecking at it.

 

[Unclebean]

I was thinking of suggesting screw caps but those persistent chickens would probably pull them off and eat them. Shorter screws would be a quick, simple fix.

 

[suebee]

If a tiny screw tip is sticking out I just cover with duct tape.

 

[PetRock]

My husband just takes a hammer or a block of wood or whatever is handy and breaks off the protruding ends.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote:
Or you will.

 

[sunflowerenvy]

try to use short screws if u already have screw in wood hammer the screw back into the wood

 

[CityChook]

Quote:
Or you will.

I'd be more worried about cutting MYSELF than the chickens... cuz I know that eventually I would...

 

[sourland]

Try screw caps or shorter screws. Sooner or later you or your clothing will be scratched by them. You are more likely to be injured than the chickens.