JWChickens
Chirping
- Sep 20, 2020
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I’m getting a room in my barn ready for a new coop for my chickens. It used to be an old cow milking area, and what I think will be their roost is about 6’ off the floor. I have the following questions/concerns:
1. It should be less windy/drafty than their current coop, but I’m still concerned about warmth. Would heat lamps (non-light style) be okay? They would be pointed at the roost area.
2. Do I need ramps or intermediate perches for my chickens to get to the 6’ roost?
3. I’ve heard pine and cedar chips are bad for chickens, but others recommend them. Is the smell/acid really a problem if the wood is properly dried? The chips I’ve found seem pretty odorless.
1. It should be less windy/drafty than their current coop, but I’m still concerned about warmth. Would heat lamps (non-light style) be okay? They would be pointed at the roost area.
2. Do I need ramps or intermediate perches for my chickens to get to the 6’ roost?
3. I’ve heard pine and cedar chips are bad for chickens, but others recommend them. Is the smell/acid really a problem if the wood is properly dried? The chips I’ve found seem pretty odorless.