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What is Chicken Coop?
The word "coop" simply refers to the structure that your chickens live in. A run refers to the enclosed part of the chickens' area that is outside, ideally with access to pasture. To break it down, a chicken coop is a house for your chickens. The coop contains nesting boxes and roosts and can be completely closed at night to protect your chickens from nocturnal predators.
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The Importance of a Chicken Coop
Safety
A strong, sturdy coop will be designed to keep predators such as foxes, snakes, rats, raccoons, hawks, owls and cats away from your chickens. Furthermore, a safe coop also ensures your chickens do not wander into unsafe areas, particularly in urban or suburban areas where nearby streets or traffic can be hazardous for your poultry.
Shelter
While chickens are easily adaptable to different climates and weather conditions, they still need comfortable shelter from the worst weather, including thunderstorms, drenching rain, strong winds, extreme heat and bitter cold. Your coop will help keep your flock more comfortable and safe from dangerous weather.
Roosting Space
Chickens need a familiar, safe space to roost at night, and your coop will be just that. A good coop also allows chickens to roost while maintaining their social hierarchy, which will help minimize territorial behavior which can lead to fighting or bullying in the flock. This will also ensure you have well-rested, healthy chickens.
Laying Space
If you keep chickens for their egg production, your coop is critical for proper laying space so hens will produce more eggs. Properly sized and spaced laying boxes will not only keep your hens more at ease for better laying, but it will also be easier for you to collect the eggs with less stress and disturbance to the birds.
Feeding Ease
Chickens get very used to habits and routines, and using your coop as a proper feeding space will teach your chickens to return to the area when it is time to be fed. This will help you monitor and maintain your flock better, ensuring each bird gets fed appropriately and giving you the opportunity to observe your chickens to watch for potential health problems.
Confinement
There are times when it will be necessary to confine your chickens to a smaller area or to keep them away from parts of your property where they aren't welcome. For example, if you must exercise dogs, chickens can be put in the coop so the dogs can run freely without bothering the flock. Your coop can also keep the birds away from garden areas or tender landscaping so new plants will not be disturbed.
For a small flock of three- to-five chickens, a coop at least 4' x 6'feet is ideal. Bigger is always better, so go as large as you can. Chickens need space to roam, nest and get away from each other.
Place the coop in a spot that gets plenty of sun and shade, as well as protection from harsh weather. Easy access to the coop is important for cleaning and collecting eggs. Remember that you'll want to bury protective wire fencing two feet into the ground around the outside to prevent predators from digging in.
Design-wise, a coop should have nesting boxes for the chickens to lay eggs, roosting bars or platforms to sleep on, ventilation and windows, and an easy-to-clean floor like wire mesh or slatted wood.
Plan to add 2"-3"of bedding, such as pine shavings, straw or sand, to the floor and nesting boxes. Change it every month or so to keep the coop clean and dry.
Once you've constructed your chicken palace, you'll need to "furnish" it with feeders, waterers, nesting boxes, roosting bars and bedding. Make sure to place the feeders and waterers at opposite ends of the coop to prevent contamination. Nesting boxes should have fresh bedding and be off the ground. Roosting bars should be higher up and in spots the chickens naturally perch.
Features of a Great Chicken Coop
Predator Protection
An elevated coop will be less vulnerable to small predators, and all cracks, holes and crevices should be tightly sealed to keep out any predators looking to make a meal of your chickens. Windows should have sturdy mesh so no predators can enter.
Space
Your coop will need to be the right size to suit your flock and provide enough space for all your birds to be comfortable. The exact right size of your coop will depend on the number of chickens you keep, their mature size and whether you plan to expand your flock.
Ventilation
Fumes from chicken feces, decaying bedding and shed feathers can lead to respiratory problems in your flock, so good ventilation is essential for your coop. Windows are ideal, and you can also install vents or vent fans along the eaves or peak of the roof to ensure good air circulation.
Roosts
Your coop will need suitable roosting space for every chicken, and several levels of elevated roosts are best to meet the flock's hierarchy. An old wooden ladder or thick dowels can be great options for easy roosts in a homemade coop.
Nest Boxes
Choose nest boxes that are the appropriate size for your laying hens, and be sure they are filled with safe, comfortable bedding to cushion eggs. Check boxes regularly for hidden eggs or eggs that have gotten pushed to the sides and missed with regular collection.
Cleanliness
Coops need to be cleaned regularly to remove parasites, debris buildup and other hazards to your chickens. Installing dropping boards or choosing bedding that will be easy to change can help make cleaning your coop more convenient.
Outdoor Run
Chickens need time outdoors to have a healthy, stimulating lifestyle, and an attached run to your coop can still keep the birds safe while permitting them more freedom. Be sure the run's fencing is secure and that it includes protection from aerial attacks as well.
Chicken Coop Maintenance
Maintaining a clean and properly ventilated coop is essential to the health and productivity of your chickens. Perform regular coop maintenance to ensure your flock stays happy and healthy.
Clean your coop at least once a week by removing soiled bedding and droppings. Replace it with fresh bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or shredded paper. Scrub waterers and feeders with a diluted bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) to prevent disease.
It's also important to inspect your coop regularly for any damage or holes and to repair them at once. Fix or replace any loose wires, loose boards, damaged mesh or broken latches as soon as you notice there's a problem. And don't forget to check that all doors and windows close securely to keep predators out.
Proper ventilation is also vital, especially in scorching summer months. Your coop should have windows, mesh panels or openings on at least two sides to allow for cross-ventilation. Use fans to keep the air circulating and prevent heat stress in extremely hot weather. In colder months, ventilation is still important but you may need to cover some openings to protect them from wind and drafts.
The best way to control pests is through prevention. Remove standing water, spilled feed and coop waste that can attract flies, rodents and parasites. Apply diatomaceous earth — a natural powder — in nesting boxes and coop corners where pests may hide. As a last resort, you may need to use appropriate pesticides, but do so carefully and according to instructions to avoid poisoning your flock.
Following these important maintenance steps will help ensure your coop is clean, safe and comfortable for your feathered friends. Performing routine coop care and being attentive to potential issues will support the health and productivity of your happy little flock so you can enjoy their bounty for years to come.
Sunshine Garden has been engaged in offering chicken coop wholesale service for over 10 years, and now is known as one of the professional chicken coop manufacturers and suppliers in China. Please rest assured to get the quality garden grow products made in China from our factory.
