Backyard Chicken Farmers

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Can't tell from pics but is there wire on the bottom of the coop side of the run? I assume there's a people sized door and an egg access door somewhere on the back? Looks like quality work.

No wire, I went and got some blocks to cover up the holes. the backside has a door.

 

[GeauxLSU]

No wire, I went and got some blocks to cover up the holes. the backside has a door.

Snakes are persistent. You might want to also consider fanning out the wire around the edge (and bury it) f you aren't going to have it sitting on block to prevent the diggers.
Good luck. Looks nice.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Several of y'all might be interested in these. Free chicks

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

At what age should I start clipping their wings?

 

[GeauxLSU]

At what age should I start clipping their wings?

I didn't clip mine. 5 foot fence. No issues.

 

[Theodore]

I'm not a chicken farmer but I did choke mine at a Holiday Inn Express once

 

[CliffB]

At what age should I start clipping their wings?

I don't see a point in clipping your birds wings. None are flying anywhere over 4-5' anyways.

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

I don't see a point in clipping your birds wings. None are flying anywhere over 4-5' anyways.

I dont want to take the chance on them flying over the fence.

 

[GeauxLSU]

I dont want to take the chance on them flying over the fence.

Unless your fence is 3' tall, you'll be fine. From the way you built the coop I assume your roost is at least 4' off the ground?

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Unless your fence is 3' tall, you'll be fine. From the way you built the coop I assume your roost is at least 4' off the ground?

I still have to build the roost in the coop and some in the run. I was thinking about maybe doing something like these, Im just limited on space a little, the coop is only 8x4