Biggish coop, few birds, will it stay warm enough?

[Chickengene]

Ditto Dat^^^...(and corn info)

Straw can possibly harbor mites if you already have them,
and can possibly introduce mites to your coop if straw/hay has been stored in a barn where wild birds and rodents have access,
But it is not automatic that all straw and/or hay has mites in it.

Can't you sprinkle DE over the straw in the coop to eliminate or reduce mites?

 

[aart]

Can't you sprinkle DE over the straw in the coop to eliminate or reduce mites?

DE will not eliminate or reduce mites...tho many will swear it does.

 

[Chickengene]

Good to know.
Guess I better go back to investigating.