I've just put pavers around the perimeter, except where it butts onto concrete. Our predators are mostly cats, hawks and owls, so it works for those. I do plan to put down a hardware cloth apron, as raccoons pass through our area on rare occasions.
If bird flu keeps heading west, I'll need to do a lot more, though, as birds (and small squirrels) can get in pretty easily. I also use shade cloth, tarps and shower curtains for weather-proofing as needed.
My two pens are joined. It's pretty easy to do, and there are two or three configurations. I'll see if I can find the email they sent with instructions.
This Is the PDF they sent me for joining 2 pens. The 1st method would require the coop to be inside. The 2nd method works well in general except that it creates an "M" shaped roof. Not too big of a problem here, but might be in a heavy snow or rain area.
I've just put pavers around the perimeter, except where it butts onto concrete. Our predators are mostly cats, hawks and owls, so it works for those. I do plan to put down a hardware cloth apron, as raccoons pass through our area on rare occasions.
If bird flu keeps heading west, I'll need to do a lot more, though, as birds (and small squirrels) can get in pretty easily. I also use shade cloth, tarps and shower curtains for weather-proofing as needed.
My two pens are joined. It's pretty easy to do, and there are two or three configurations. I'll see if I can find the email they sent with instructions.
This Is the PDF they sent me for joining 2 pens. The 1st method would require the coop to be inside. The 2nd method works well in general except that it creates an "M" shaped roof. Not too big of a problem here, but might be in a heavy snow or rain ararea.
I have a question about combining the two pins. One option looks like the coop would need to go inside like you stated but the other option looks like you would face the two entry doors together. Is that correct? If so, how do you enter?
I've just put pavers around the perimeter, except where it butts onto concrete. Our predators are mostly cats, hawks and owls, so it works for those. I do plan to put down a hardware cloth apron, as raccoons pass through our area on rare occasions.
If bird flu keeps heading west, I'll need to do a lot more, though, as birds (and small squirrels) can get in pretty easily. I also use shade cloth, tarps and shower curtains for weather-proofing as needed.
My two pens are joined. It's pretty easy to do, and there are two or three configurations. I'll see if I can find the email they sent with instructions.
This Is the PDF they sent me for joining 2 pens. The 1st method would require the coop to be inside. The 2nd method works well in general except that it creates an "M" shaped roof. Not too big of a problem here, but might be in a heavy snow or rain area.
