The Poultry Keeper

NannyP · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:45 pm Post subject: Thoughts and Opinions please

I want to add another choice of coop in the fixed big run, for the little Pekins and Pingu, who'll remain when Muppet goes. I think they're a little out numbered in the coop and being bullied.
Have seen this on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=101434&item=7702029570

and would be finding a way of putting it in here

I'd really value your ideas and opinions Laughing

and this??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=101434&item=4381018643&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

debcat · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:55 pm Post subject:

like the second one the best, got a ready made door

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

I think it might be a little bit small,

you are only really going to get a 2' perch in there, so it depends how many chooks are going to be living there

NannyP · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:06 pm Post subject:

3 chooks I hope, the 2 pekins and Pingu?? I like them both, and the blue one is washable. Confused

Knobby · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:19 pm Post subject:

Ive got 3 Orps in a converted Kennel !

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

Oh well, sounds like either would be ok then Laughing

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

I like the second one best, also I think it might be easier to put a perch in wood rather than the first one. First one is appealing because it shouldn't harbour mites and will clean and dry quicker. But I think I still go for the wooden one with a door.

nigel · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:37 am Post subject:

I like the wooden one too, it has a door and ventilation. Wood is also easier to modify should it become necessary

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Wood one gets my vote. Wink

Fangs · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:49 am Post subject:

I think the wood one looks nicer plus with the door you can shut them up in it without having to modify it to much.
Fangs

AtomicRooster · Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 995 Location: Hampshire

W O O D

Lisa · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:52 pm Post subject:

Another vote for wood for the reasons already given (easier to modify, has a door etc). I have looked at the plastic type dog houses on ebay before - thought of one for a dust bath but got out bid...

Are you going to keep them completely separate? If so, you'll obviously need a perch and nest box. And a separate run....?

Or are you just thinking of somewhere separate for them to sleep?

annie · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 Location: costa del cambs

Wood me thinks but Pingu could come and sleepover at mine! anytime! Laughing

NannyP · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks all. Whilst we were travelling to Plymouth yesterday we discussed the above. I realised I was going a little too far, since the coop is actually big enough for the hens we already have and the extra we'll be adding from the Shetlands. I think they tend to fight when I'm down there watching, but when you go down later, (like when we fetch Muppet up for her antibiotics) they've all settled down. I also believe that once winter arrives, they'll be glad to all huddle up together for warmth. So, the outcome of this , is I will not be buying either, but would have definatley bought the wooden one if need be.
Thanks for all your opinions Very Happy

Noooooo, Pingu's mine, she's too cute to go and stay anywhere Very Happy

annie · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 Location: costa del cambs

Let me down gently NannyP, keep posting piccies please .......... Wink