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[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. England has nursing homes where chickens visit. Each resident gets to hold a chicken on their lap. Both sides are enjoying the experience very much.

 

[Starburst]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! So excited you joined!
Make yourself at home in this amazing community!

 

[bmfenn]

I had thrown some small round soffit vents in the sides for now, due to constraints.

I think I will remove the panel above the side access door, and replace it with hardware cloth. I'll install either t-nuts or threaded inserts there so when the weather cools off, I can screw the panel back on over the hardware cloth. I worry, because that's kinda the area where they roost.

And Piper loves her girls, and they usually like her too. We also changed from sand in the run to wood chips, as we were getting some odor issues.


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[BlueHorse17]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[bmfenn]

So I removed the panel above the side door, and covered with hardware cloth. I'll replace the panel using threaded inserts and screws when the weather gets cooler.

 

[BackyardDinoMom]

I like your design! Welcome to BYC, I think you'll love it here!

 

[bmfenn]

Some more modifications. Added an Omlet auto door.

Also changed the door on the back to access the nesting boxes. The door in the plans went all the way down to the floor, and the pine shavings would get caught in the hinge area. So I used my favorite chicken coop lumber, fence pickets. Bottom board is screwed in place, with old hinges just offering support.

And we finally got eggs this week. We think 2 started laying.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hello and welcome! Your setup is absolutely awesome! I love it great job.

 

[RebelEgger]

Hello from Nova Scotia and welcome to BYC! You’ve joined a great and resourceful community! Enjoy your journey!
Your coop looks beautiful - great upgrades! And your daughter looks so happy! Good job!