Comments on: Chicken Coop Guide Review

By: koskamr

koskamr — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 07:03:24 +0000

OK i am in love with your chicken coop.
How much did this cost you?
I am about to make one like yours in a way.
I have 19 hens and 3 boys

By: Pat C

Pat C — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 06:59:32 +0000

I first liked this video, but then you started talking….

By: Barbara Glassman.

Barbara Glassman. — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 06:03:43 +0000

While this is a lovely structure, it is missing 2 critical features: ventilation and perches. There should be 1 sq. ft. of ventilation per floor sq. footage. There should be perches – preferably 2. The safest are 2×4′s (wide side up) because chickens roost with their feet flat. They can fall off a round perch.

By: Barbara Glassman.

Barbara Glassman. — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 05:59:30 +0000

I urge anyone who is going to have chickens to educate yourself so you can fully understand what chickens really need vs. what we think would be “cute.” BTW, that size coop needs no more than 2 nesting boxes. My coop is twice the size and my 5 hens lay in one nest only. Everyone: Learn what is proper BEFORE you become a chicken farmer!!!

By: CleanCoops

CleanCoops — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 05:43:27 +0000

I love having options which is why I decided to have as many nests as I could. I have hatched out chicks in my coop while there are still enough nests for the others to keep laying. If you are diligent at letting the hens out during the day (an automatic door is great! ) you can also put another perch inside and have twice as many hens. That way, everyone has a nest and they feel more private with more choices. You can also modify the plan to your own specific needs. I love my Daisy so much!

By: CleanCoops

CleanCoops — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 05:02:20 +0000

Make sure if you double up on the number of hens you LET THEM OUT early and have 3-5 sq. ft. per bird in the chicken run! I let mine free range. Typically, I recommend only 12 hens in the Daisy.