Wow, loads of great info, thanks! I have already incorporated some of your suggestions today. We were able to get our hands on some top commercial grade insulation that is usually $80 per sheet, but managed to get 8 sheets for just $60. They were trying to get rid of the overage they had for a...
I am planning on having a dirt floor, but the sand sounds like a much better option. I think I will get some sand and spread it around in there. Thanks for the idea. I have already decided not to heat.
Thanks for the good suggestions! I didn't even think about the light for winter. I guess I was thinking a heating lamp will be light enough. What would you say is the coldest that they can tolerate? We haven't gotten much single digits these past two years, but I would guess we would need to...
Hey all! I am in Wasilla and am just starting out on converting a 12x12 greenhouse into a chicken coop. Construction wise, we have removed and rebuilt the top portion and roof and will have the inside insulated and wired for heat lamps and such. Any advice for a total newbie to the chicken world...