Denegard not clearing everyone up what's next

[Jadenrosesmom]

Oh ya lol it was just a temporary coop they have all been in the big coop for awhile they all went to the little one for the first couple of nights out there and now nobody has stepped foot in it since.

 

[Bugpreisler]

Dust from bedding and feed, molds and not enough ventilation in the coop can all contribute to irritations too.

How large is your coop?

What sort of bedding do you suggest? I think the pine shavings may be too dusty?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What sort of bedding do you suggest? I think the pine shavings may be too dusty?

Pine shavings can be dusty, but I use them. Having plenty of ventilation and cleaning the coop regularly helps to control dust.

 

[Bugpreisler]

Pine shavings can be dusty, but I use them. Having plenty of ventilation and cleaning the coop regularly helps to control dust.

Thank you so much for your speedy commentary!! What do you consider adequate ventilation and regular cleaning?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you so much for your speedy commentary!! What do you consider adequate ventilation and regular cleaning?

Here's a very good article about ventilation
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/c...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop

As for cleaning everyone is different - poop boards need to be cleaned frequently (ammonia from droppings is a respiratory irritant). Walls, windows, etc. that have heavy dust need to be vaccuumed, swept or blown out.

If your coop is stinky, it needs cleaning

 

[Bugpreisler]

Here's a very good article about ventilation
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/c...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop

As for cleaning everyone is different - poop boards need to be cleaned frequently (ammonia from droppings is a respiratory irritant). Walls, windows, etc. that have heavy dust need to be vaccuumed, swept or blown out.

If your coop is stinky, it needs cleaning

Thank you thank you!