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[Littlelisa77]

Yes there are ... front to back as well as on the side

 

[Littlelisa77]

Forgot to do under the roof that will get done another day lol for now at least the rest is done !

 

[Littlelisa77]

There is no cover on the the trampoline it is completly encased in wire .

Sounds like a dangerous combo, trampolines are heavy.

Coop is tiny....might fit 2 bantams in there.

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Sounds like a dangerous combo, trampolines are heavy.

Coop is tiny....might fit 2 bantams in there.
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[Wee Farmer Sarah]

They will have access to a 14foot wire enclosed trampoline frame

Sorry I couldn't get back to your thread sooner. OK, our climates are similar, however, I believe your winters last a wee bit longer than northen Massachusetts. That said. A 5 x 5 foot coop is plenty of room for 3 chickens. However, if you are able, I would go a bit bigger. Not because of your winters, but because of chicken math. And with only 3 girls, one nest box would suffice. Just make sure there is adequate ventilation. Please do not put a heat lamp in there over the winter. That's how coop fires start. Chickens have their own down feather coats to keep them toasty warm. Second, on to your "run." I believe you are using the trampoline frame as a support for the run. At least that's what I'm visualizing. Just make sure, like any run, that it is predator proof. Use 1/2 inch minimum 19 gauge hardware cloth underneath and on the sides. I suggest putting a roof over it to keep out precipitation and climbing / flying predators. And as far as chickens hating snow: sorry my southern chicken friends. This is New England, where the folks are hardy as well as the livestock. Where adult men run around in bermuda shorts in 30 degree temperatures and even my old retired a** wears a hoody and sandals most of the winter. Granted, my chickens are not fond of fresh snow, but they know they will be able to go out and play before the Spring thaw. You and your wee ones will be fine. Best of luck on your build and your first winter of chicken adventures.

Yes, I shovel snow so they can nibble on the grass. Such spoiled wee ones.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

There will be no heat lamps going in my coop .. not risking it . And chicken math is the reason i am NOT going bigger lol. This way i know my limits and if in the future i want to add on to the coop i will take the time and plan it out . My area is sold out everything other than 2 inch chicken wire so that is what is on the run until they get stock back in but the birds are not in it unsupervised EVER . Thank you for you input

Good to know. I can’t wait to see pictures.

 

[Littlelisa77]

I will have pics by the weekend hopfully

 

[aart]

Edge of roof looks odd...are there vents under there?