I think this is the reason my chickens are laying nearly an egg a day in the coldest and darkest days of winter. Its my husband's invention and creation.
During our house renovation, we needed up with two unneeded large panes of glass. A wood frame was designed to fit these panes. The panes and heavy and weren't easy to hoist up onto the frame. I love the result! Can't say I'm hearing any complains from the hens.
In this last picture, snow has covered the roof. We clear this with a big ice scraper and the hens get their sunlight back. And we get out eggs. If need be, we'd lower the blue tarp sides in a blizzard. No need to yet, but I'm sure there will be.
Very nice hen house!
ReplyDeletewow - that is really nice!!
ReplyDeletelucky hens!
ReplyDeleteStorm coming, better protect those hens!
ReplyDeleteYes! 2 to 3 feet of snow! I'm heading out soon to batten down the hen house. The coop is nice and snug. The run has the glass top and tarps that roll down on the sides. I'll top off their food and water and plugin their heat bulb in the coop.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! We were thinking of doing something along these lines but having the laying house in the "roof" of our heated dog kennel. It would always be comfortable and warm inside!
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