Why is there an internal door in my coop?

[Prue Trude]

Hi everyone!
I'm brand new to keeping backyard chickens. Have started with only two young chooks (just off POL) and a pre fabricated coop designed for 4 chooks. I have done quite a lot of research but can't find WHY the coop has an internal door, with an external handle to open and close, between the 'run' area and the roosting box? The nesting box sits out from the side of the coop for easy egg collection. Should I be closing my girls in the roosting box at night for warmth and security or is the door for cleaning convenience?
Look forward to hearing from you.

 

[thasista]

Hi from KY!

Sorry I don't have a clue about the door!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

I am not sure I understand your layout - a picture would help

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. I agree some pics might help.

 

[Prue Trude]

This is the coop I purchased. The roosting box entrance is at the top of the ladder. There is a 'siding door' that is operated with the long external handle that you can see, which closes off the roosting box and nesting box which you can see to the left hand side. Thanks for your interest, look forward to hearing from you again.

 

[iluvsedward]

Hmmm maybe its for keeping down drafts in the winter? idk...

Anyway~

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Bunnylady]

Welcome from Wilmington, NC!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

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