Margaid
Well-known member
I have booked the "build slot" for my new hen house from the local timber yard. I need to finalise how I want things set out - basically they will do anything I want.
It is 6' x 4' with a pent roof. The people door is in the 6' wall, with the shuttered mesh window next to it.
What is the best place for the external nestbox? I had thought to put it underneath the window as that should be the darkest place.
The pophole they usually put in the corner at right angles to the people door, then the perches go on the 6' wall opposite the people door and window. This keeps the perches away from the pop hole. Is there a better position for the pop hole?
They fit 2 perches as standard. What's the best way to position them with respect to each other and the back wall, given that I have Welsummers including a cockerel?
Any advice gratefully received.
It is 6' x 4' with a pent roof. The people door is in the 6' wall, with the shuttered mesh window next to it.
What is the best place for the external nestbox? I had thought to put it underneath the window as that should be the darkest place.
The pophole they usually put in the corner at right angles to the people door, then the perches go on the 6' wall opposite the people door and window. This keeps the perches away from the pop hole. Is there a better position for the pop hole?
They fit 2 perches as standard. What's the best way to position them with respect to each other and the back wall, given that I have Welsummers including a cockerel?
Any advice gratefully received.