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Generally speaking,

based on experience,

I advise against this.

I already had to wrestle a fire hose and call it quits on the idea, once before.

 

Use straw.

Make a sliding, removable “false” bottom.

This will allow you to more easily remove the

accumulation of chicken shit that will eventually amass.

Wire a garage droplight into the interior “toe” of the sidecar.

Use the caged bulb type, to protect the birds.

This will be the winter source of heat.

Where you can, fit in a small, potted lemon tree.

Just a foot tall.

The chickens won’t bother its bitter branches and leaves.

It will provide shade

and it will attract insects.

Add a small chunk of driftwood.

It will be appreciated

by the hen.

She will want to stretch her feet –

curl her toes.

Make the sidecar Raccoon proof.

By means available

use chicken wire to prevent

weasels, rats and other

fallen angels from

absconding with your brood.

Chicken wire will allow fresh air to flow

and allow chickens to see the stars.

Let them dream.

Feed them corn cobs.

Burn incense.

Instill hope.

                                                                        ----Erik Petterson