tara Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I came across this just makes me see how lucky ours are being on wire and making them lay buy adding light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I think he means well to be honest. He seems like the type of chap who tinkers with stuff and makes inventions in his garage! He'd even made them a little heater to huddle around at night, so I think he does care about his chickens and he's made the best of what he's got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yer l know what you mean but there on wire in there coop it must let alot of cold in plus hurt there feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 it dosnet look very fox proof... maybe he needs to be introduced to onlet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I think he means well to be honest. He seems like the type of chap who tinkers with stuff and makes inventions in his garage! He'd even made them a little heater to huddle around at night, so I think he does care about his chickens and he's made the best of what he's got. I agree ... he does seem to care for them, and the mesh isn't too bad considering some of the conditions other hens are kept in. They can always sit on the astro-turf, as he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yer l know what you mean but there on wire in there coop it must let alot of cold in plus hurt there feet I thought there was a wooden roosting bar and the wire was there to brush the droppings through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 i thought it was fine if a little too easy for the fox to get in! they had food , warmth, water, a run and perches. I'm sure the chickens would be happy with that, the plastic we choose is mainly for us, they don't really have a preference if all their needs are fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 There are plenty of coops out there that have wire or slatted floors, not ideal for those of us who see chooks as pets but perfectly acceptable in terms of welfare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 There are plenty of coops out there that have wire or slatted floors, not ideal for those of us who see chooks as pets but perfectly acceptable in terms of welfare Proberly it l see mine as my babies l came across it and have never seen a wire floor apart from the battery hen cages.I suppose the rest is ok but it would not be good enough for my darling hens each to there own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 There are plenty of coops out there that have wire or slatted floors, not ideal for those of us who see chooks as pets but perfectly acceptable in terms of welfare Proberly it l see mine as my babies l came across it and have never seen a wire floor apart from the battery hen cages.I suppose the rest is ok but it would not be good enough for my darling hens each to there own Not for mine either. It did look a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I agree, not safe nor tidy....... one strong wind and it might fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
