Reviews by weedblossom9

THANK YOU!
I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a DIY door for my run... I don't want to pay for a "real" door which honestly wouldn't fit in the space that I have anyway. I had built a "door" previously out of 2x4s and chicken wire; but it's so heavy and hard to maneuver - this looks so much better, and durable! I really appreciate you sharing this one.

This is really valuable! I truly didn't know about the linear square feet for roosts and nesting boxes.
I have a friend who is thinking about getting started with chickens, and I'm going to send this to her! Thank you!

The only issue I have with this idea (not the article itself) is that I've really, really wanted to do this... but every playhouse being sold second-hand is listed sometimes for hundreds of dollars. If it's only 4x4 that means it can only fit 4 standard chickens, max; and I don't want to throw down $300 for a tiny plastic house that's just going to get mucked up with chicken stuff, lol.
Otherwise, this is a great collection and it's presented well with outside links, so well done.

Okay I LOVE this idea! Now I need to go find a hutch cabinet so I can try this out for myself! How is the ventilation with this one? Is it hard to keep clean?

Very well done - and I like that you made this a project for the whole family!

I would have done it a bit differently and just put chicken wire around the sides instead of the plywood - babies like to see out and see the world around them, without feeling threatened. Having the top "open" means that any time you come near them, you're approaching them from above, which can be really scary because they innately fear predators from above. I would have put a piece of plywood on top and kept the sides uncovered albeit reinforced. Otherwise, great job!