the new coop almost move in ready

[tielsflyhigh]

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our new coop is almost done

. Our ladies are almost feathered out and will be moving in soon. We have one barred rock, one red star, a gold laced wyandotte, a silver laced wyandotte ( all pullets) and 3 straight run silkies ( we are only going to keep future hens - the guys will have to go

)

the run is 5x12 and the coop 4x4. The coop has two opening roof panels ( can be tilted in summer and open for cleaning), outside nest boxes and a side door that also works as a window in summer- the screen is on hinges and opens to be able to push out litter ).

The only flaw is the actual chicken door - it will need some sort of drawbridge mechanism because it is impossible to close the door from the outside of the run

( short of climbing in the coop every night

) - it will get a little chain I guess

I don't think we have to worry about too many predators where we live - mostly birds of prey...

Any suggestions, comments advise ?

 

[Omran]

That's nice looking coop

 

[lunkerchicken]

Neat design, I like how the door opens up - easy access.