https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/28947_img_2119.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/28947_img_2118.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/28947_img_2120.jpg 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 ?
