Peter Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The coop/hut was all completed so I ordered the chickens which were not due for 2 weeks which give me time to build the run. On one side of the coop I incorporated a large door and the other side two nest boxes. All with fox proof bolts. The roof is built with the same thick timber boards but I covered it and the nest box with perspex from an old shop display unit. The coop legs have coach screws inserted into the bottom of them so I can adjust them to keep the coop level. Inside I suspended an emergence water dispenser and a 50mm wide perch as any thing narrower means they do not get a good night sleep as they are afraid they will fall off and not be able get back on the perch in the dark. More to come Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 It looks really great Peter but you should put their water in the run not the house - the house really is just for sleeping and laying eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Thanks for your reply Serama. Yes you a are correct, there main supplies of water in the run. The water in the coop is only for emergency, in the event that I could not get to open it one morning. As you say they only use it very little. Regards Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The house does look great I really like the frilly edge on the roof. Be careful though if you have used chicken wire on the run, it is good for keeping chickens in but sadly not for keeping predators out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Yes I have used chicken wire but the coop door is always closed at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
