New coop!

[Suburban-Farmer]

Added a new coop next to my existing shed. 4x6 coop with a 6x16 run including the space under the coop. Hopefully the ladies like the upgrade from the brooder.

 

[cavemanrich]

Looks good. How many chickens do you have?? And pictures of your cuties
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Suburban-Farmer]

I've had my 8 hens out in the coop since Sunday and they seem to be doing fine without any supplemental heat. Is there a temp I should watch for to add heat or should they be good to go?

 

[cavemanrich]

They look pretty well feathered out. How old are they now

 

[Suburban-Farmer]

They are at least 5 weeks.

 

[cavemanrich]

They should be fine. I don't see your location in profile, but since I also don't see snow piles on the ground next to coop, assume its is not all that cold.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Chooks should be fine. They can keep each other warm and as long as they are out of any drafts. Good luck. Awesome coop!

 

[Suburban-Farmer]

They should be fine. I don't see your location in profile, but since I also don't see snow piles on the ground next to coop, assume its is not all that cold.

I'm in Mass. They are out during the day and seem to be running around and playful. I assume they would huddle up together if they were cold. I put the heat lamp out last night and will put it on a timer for the next week or two. Have it rigged up with a couple fail safes so it can't be knocked down. Once it stays in the mid 40's I will take it out.

 

[aart]

Looks pretty nice!
Is there a ramp so they can get into the coop?
Can we see inside coop...is the interior of coop and shed connected??

 

[Suburban-Farmer]

Looks pretty nice!
Is there a ramp so they can get into the coop?
Can we see inside coop...is the interior of coop and shed connected??

I added a ramp the other day and they have all been going in on their own at night. I’ve been putting a heat lamp on a little before dark as the nights have been a little chilly lately. Before that I had a big stick that they would hop up to go in.
I haven’t been putting food or water in the coop at night. Should I have some in the coop and in the pen to a certain point?