Chicken Coup – 5 Things You Need To Know To Winterize Your Chicken Coup
Article by Nancy T. Farmer
How do you prepare your chicken coup for the chilly winter months? Well, that is a very good question. And one that we sometimes can forget, if were putting together our chicken coup during the summer.
1) For chickens with feathers, consider the weather (in good time). If you live in a climate that is warm throughout the year, you don’t have to worry much about this. But if you live in a climate where the temperature drops way down during winter, then you must consider that in your chicken coup construction plan. How? You accomplish this by building the walls of the chicken coup wide enough to be able to contain insulation. (Remember to seal this off properly so that the chickens can’t peck it away).
2) Pine shavings stops the hens complaining. Spreading out pine shavings on the levels where hens sleep and on the floor of the hen houses is a fantastic way to give the chickens some added heat.
3) Hens want water, not ice. During cold winter, sometimes the water supply in the chicken coup may turn to ice. This is of couse not good and must be dealt with. Put into place some heating inside the chicken coup that makes sure this doesn’t happen. And check to see often that the hens have a fresh and clear water supply.
4) Creamic lights gives birds delight. This maybe the most popular and simple methods to winterize the chicken coup: Use ceramic lights. The great thing about these is that they give zero light, only heat. That makes it easy for the birds to both sleep and feel warm, even during winter.
5) Shower curtains stops the wind. Depending on what type of chiken coup you have build, some design plans use shower curtains as a form of wind stoppers. This can work very well to stop cold chills from blowing right into the coup. You have to be the judge on if this strategy is good for your hens.
There you have 5 easy methods to winterize your chicken coup and give your hens a warm and safe place to sleep during the winter time!
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Nancy T. Farmer Is A Recognized Chicken Coup Expert. If You’re Thinking About Building a Chicken Coup, Click Here To Learn How to Build a Safe & Affordable Chicken Coup Where Your Hens Can Lay Delicious Eggs!