Some people build the nest boxes so they can access them from outside the chicken coop for easy picking. This is helpful for small chicken coops. In cold weather climates, eggs in exterior boxes will be more likely to freeze. See Chicken Nesting Boxes for more photos and ideas for nests...
And let’s not forget about the challenges of moving a portable coop in cold climates. Wrestling with a coop in deep snow or ice is no fun, and it can be pretty amusing for your hens to watch!The most important considerations for this type of coop are your climate and the number of ...
Lastly, the material on chicken coops should be able to resist the types of weather that it'll come into contact with while outdoors. Whether this means waterproof properties or UV-resistance, you'll want a chicken hutch that has a long lifespan even when it's placed outside. Even more,...
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The debate surrounding the use of artificial lighting in chicken coops to stimulate egg-laying has been a hot topic in the farming community for years. As the demand for eggs continues to rise, farmers seek innovative methods to increase productivity, and artificial …Continue readingShedding Light...
Think about how difficult it will be to get to the coop to care for the flock in the worst weather. How far is the coop from the closest water source? In hot climates, a mister may be necessary. In cold climates, shoveling, plowing, hauling water, feed and collecting eggs will be ...
Heat distress can lead to heat stroke, this is more common in poorly ventilated or coops that are either too small or over crowded. Here are some guidelines for both treatment and prevention of heat distress in chickens. Don’t bring your chickens indoors where it’s cooler, this will make...
for bad weather. Make one side swing out for easy food and water access. Build clear plastic storm panels to cover the aviary openings if you live in cold winter climates, blocking the wind with hen body heat will keep the aviary comfortable in the winter. Last suggestion is a cooptender...
New Coops Search for: For the first two years of my chickening adventures, I used pine shavings as litter inside the coop primarily because they were a common recommendation that was readily available fairly inexpensively. It never occurred to me to use sand inside the chicken coop even though...
A chicken coop/run (here’s my guide for chicken coops, by the way) Chicken Feed (if you want an organic or non-GMO feed, expect to pay the big bucks) Waterers/feeders Shavings/bedding Heat lamps (if you use them) Electricity for the coop And any other random chicken accessories tha...