grracee Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Before my disaster happened last week when we lost two pekins to my dogs I had already ordered a new coop/run and it arrived today. After the shock of last week I was prepared to re-home my two remaining girls but my Nan wants to keep them so my question is, will they be happy to be in here for 99% of the time? They have been free-ranging before but I'm abit concerned now about them being out all of the time incase the dogs do get by when I'm not there, so if they are in the run I know they are safe from them. Inside the coop.... & my two remaining girls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 That looks like a fab house/run. Its big enough for two chooks. If you are worried you could get some electric fencing to stop the dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Wow, I would be happy in there! Chicken paradise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 That looks great. If you wanted to, you could enrich it a bit with some perches, ladders etc so they have different levels (see photos of Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here's WIR to see what I mean - I love that run!). Chooks like getting up high sometimes But I'd say it's fine for space for 2 ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 That looks great. If you wanted to, you could enrich it a bit with some perches, ladders etc so they have different levels (see photos of Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here's WIR to see what I mean - I love that run!). Chooks like getting up high sometimes But I'd say it's fine for space for 2 ladies. Thanks Was going to see if I could put anything more 'interesting' in there for them to do, perches sounds like a great idea, will see what I can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Oh that's gorgeous Your little girls should be very happy in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I wouldn't worry too much, chickens are very adaptable and will get used to new surroundings quicker than you think. They are very adept though at making you feel guilty about shutting them in the run, but it's just habit which makes them want to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
