In my predator proof protected chicken pens, they're totally enclosed so no hawks can zoom in, but they're not covered with a solid roof. To provide shade, I use something I already purchased. These Pet Gazebos are awesome. I can move them easily, so they can be used as a chicken tractor. I set up some outside the pens & rotate where there are goodies to scratch & dig for, & where I'd like it a bit turfed up. I got a few to set up inside the pens & the chickens love them! There's a perch inside, so they can relax in shade. They're big enough with the perches set a bit closer to the front, that towards the back they can dustbathe & not be in their own poo. They're also great for when I have young birds, as I can set them up inside with food & water, close the door & the older ones will gradually get used to them & not pick on or bully any.
I got my 1st chickens as a gift & they were still very young. I set them up in a large cage while my dad & I built a coop with pens. When we were working on the coop, I wanted to bring the young chickens outside...so I saw dog kennels & thought that's a great idea. When I saw the octagon shape of the Gazebos, I bought one to try it out. It's the best thing I have ever purchased! I have 10 of them now. I've been using the same original one since I bought it in 2015, the metal is painted & has held up well even near the salty air. The tops do fade out but the company Advantek honored their warranty & sent me new tops. I may eventually make own tops if necessary. Overall, I love the Pet Gazebos & my chickens do, too.
I got my 1st chickens as a gift & they were still very young. I set them up in a large cage while my dad & I built a coop with pens. When we were working on the coop, I wanted to bring the young chickens outside...so I saw dog kennels & thought that's a great idea. When I saw the octagon shape of the Gazebos, I bought one to try it out. It's the best thing I have ever purchased! I have 10 of them now. I've been using the same original one since I bought it in 2015, the metal is painted & has held up well even near the salty air. The tops do fade out but the company Advantek honored their warranty & sent me new tops. I may eventually make own tops if necessary. Overall, I love the Pet Gazebos & my chickens do, too.
to release them into the yard. I wouldn't care except I live in the city & want them quiet.
