I am considering bringing my backyard chickens into my basement, into a coop that will be built for super easy access for weekly cleaning. I'm considering this move because an individual in our community thinks they are the Zsar of the place, and only thier wishes matter.
Understanding some of the concerns there might be, I intend to do the following:
proper light- I intend to have sun lamps down there that mimic sunlight because not only would there be chickens, but I want to grow year round fruits and veggies and have started preparing..those sun lights actually put off a BEAUTIFUL bright cheery clean light that does feel good. I also plan on supplementing this light with stays in a collapsible run in the backyard so they can go out about 3 times a week for sun and grass. I believe this will be a safe enough situation in which the Zsar can't control
proper air ventilation /filtering / cleansing - As chickens. or any bird, puts off a lot of dust, it will be important to keep the air clean for not only them, but us living in. the home upstairs. my thoughts are to change the furnace filter monthly, use light fans and air purifiers in the basement in multiple locations as well as upstairs in the home
chickens poop a lot and it's stinky, but with weekly cleanings of the coop and putting the soiled pine shavings in the compost, there shouldn't be any smell.
what are your thoughts?
Understanding some of the concerns there might be, I intend to do the following:
proper light- I intend to have sun lamps down there that mimic sunlight because not only would there be chickens, but I want to grow year round fruits and veggies and have started preparing..those sun lights actually put off a BEAUTIFUL bright cheery clean light that does feel good. I also plan on supplementing this light with stays in a collapsible run in the backyard so they can go out about 3 times a week for sun and grass. I believe this will be a safe enough situation in which the Zsar can't control
proper air ventilation /filtering / cleansing - As chickens. or any bird, puts off a lot of dust, it will be important to keep the air clean for not only them, but us living in. the home upstairs. my thoughts are to change the furnace filter monthly, use light fans and air purifiers in the basement in multiple locations as well as upstairs in the home
chickens poop a lot and it's stinky, but with weekly cleanings of the coop and putting the soiled pine shavings in the compost, there shouldn't be any smell.
what are your thoughts?