Watch this amazing video of the development of a chicken embryo.
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Chicken Coop Shed Conversion
There are a million ideas for chicken coops, but I like to think out of the box and be creative. Not a fan of store-bought chicken coops, they are often cheaply made and almost always too small. I like roomy coops, definitely not something I have to crawl around on my knees to clean! It’s also nice to not worry about the chickens when it’s pouring rain or during inclement weather, so here’s a great solution.
Just a suggestion, I would use hardware cloth instead of chicken wire. Sparrows can fit through chicken wire, and there’s no good reason to feed expensive chicken feed to wild birds. Chicken wire is also not suitable for predator-proofing.
A hole could easily be cut on the side to install a door that could access a run. Sheds can be insulated, are draft-free, and windows are an option too. Overall, sheds can make a great coop if you’re willing to put in a little effort.
A Tip on Keeping a Hen with Eggs or Chicks Safe Among the Flock
It’s best to keep a hen with fertile eggs under her in a separate place, but that’s not always possible. Personally, I like to keep my birds together, so this box is a nice solution. I found this pic somewhere and saved it so I could incorporate the idea into my coop.
Why is this Box Important?
Sometimes other hens can disturb a nest of fertile eggs causing them to break.
Other hens may quit laying if they are discouraged to enter the community nest area by a hen with eggs under her.
Newly hatched chicks may get injured or even killed by other members of the flock.
I like having the wire top hinged. It’s nice and super easy to move a broody hen from the community nest area and has the option to close the lid as hatch day approaches.
