I have a problem with smelly coops. They are well ventilated yet smell. Wood shavings help? And did I read right it helps with termite? Bee how's your babies any changes. Tomorrow is big day rightThat hay is just over top of the brooder heater...not in the whole brooder, so no worries. If you'll look closely you'll see my deep litter on the floor of it...been building that deep litter for a year and a half and it's perfect for the job. I don't have any odors in this coop, nor mites, nor flies...just clean, fresh air and healthy litter underfoot. You could say this isn't my first rodeo...been keeping chickens for 38 yrs now, but I appreciate the concern and advice!