Since originally building the Hen House, the perches, the boxes, the floor litter type, has changed at least dozen times!  The whole place has been so versatile during our growth over the years and evolution, allowing us to learn & change.  It’s a modest 9 X 11 and a simple bare shell of palette & wire, it couldn’t be more simple and more perfect at the same time.  And now, after 3 years I think it’s been, it’s time to go with a permanent setup.  I’ve chosen a standard ladder type system, 4 – 9 foot perches, to accommodate 36-50 chickens at night.

This is just step 1 of my plan for this years updates.  While doing the perches, I’ll be making the doorway more narrow & replacing the door at the same time.  We’re already planning on re-using the door panels as garden gates elsewhere.  The new more narrow door, will be one piece & still wire.

Next I’d really like to get the shelves installed for the nest boxes to sit on along the back wall.  I still want to use the plastic tubs I’ve become so fond of.  And finally, some kind of shutter for the tall open side, for use during storms.

So that’s what we’re working on, and in our spare time, I hope to be done in only a few weeks 😉