Rooster is perfect to all hens, except one?

[C Siena]

Thanks to all. I read posts to learn what to do when the unexpected happens.

We have a large cage structure (which we thought of using for parrots) to separate during the day. Room for a few birds (to keep one company) BUT it is Not predator secure, so could not keep the one in it for the night. Others could return to the coop at dusk.

If this happened to our flock, could we place the one we decide to separate into the large cage area (18'x10' x 7'T) and bring the separated one into our home in an X large dog kennel at night?

I do not want to take this thread from @tviss711 but want to ask for the future. @tviss711 I wish you the best in resolving this. @Mrs. K , thank you for your input.

 

[Ridgerunner]

If this happened to our flock, could we place the one we decide to separate into the large cage area (18'x10' x 7'T) and bring the separated one into our home in an X large dog kennel at night?

Based on our individual goals, flock, and set-up we have to make decisions that suit us. I personally would not bring an adult chicken into the house overnight but I have the facilities to keep them outside. If you determine that is your best option, then it is the thing to do.

 

[C Siena]

Based on our individual goals, flock, and set-up we have to make decisions that suit us. I personally would not bring an adult chicken into the house overnight but I have the facilities to keep them outside. If you determine that is your best option, then it is the thing to do.

Thank you. I'm looking for a small used coop, okay if it needs a little work, for a separate area to utilize outdoors. I want it small, so we can move it and use it for quarantine.

 

[Mrs. K]

Not to enable you, but a second coop is nice for a lot of reasons!

 

[C Siena]

Not to enable you, but a second coop is nice for a lot of reasons!

We have a second larger coop that I filled this year. Really overfilled but 3 cockerels will be leaving in the next 2 weeks.

The small one will be for quarantine/separation and then I want a third coop. No enabling, I'm already there.