- Dec 14, 2010
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I am hoping this is not just for folks who want to have the fanciest and prettiest, but the practical too. We are using an overbed camper off a truck. I put a box cover over the sink, they like that box, and have picked up a few small used sinks and placed covers over the heads and they nest quite nicely in there. The bed section was removed and the cushions removed leaving more room on the sides for nest boxes. The cabinet doors were removed and they like to jump up and nest up there too. The other cabinets and closet are used to store equipment and egg boxes. Shovel for quick cleaning. Etc.
I lived in this unit myself for 3 years before i got something upgraded, and got chickens. You can find camper shells or campers sometimes for cheap, with stove not working or other parts not working, which you don't need anyway. I removed the range top and glued down wood and sealed it. I dust with sulfur for mites, and diatomaceous earth for lice. Haven't had them for at least 10 years. Roof can be sealed with roof tar. I actually insulated the outside, campers not being very cold hardy. I plan to stucco the outside as my girls are finding ways to go into the walls of my added insulation. One bad girl hatched a few chicks in the added wall.
They are free range right now, and I plan on Premier electric netting to protect them further. Until I get that done, we have found adult male urine in milk or water jugs around the perimeter to be very effective. Sounds gross but it works.
I lived in this unit myself for 3 years before i got something upgraded, and got chickens. You can find camper shells or campers sometimes for cheap, with stove not working or other parts not working, which you don't need anyway. I removed the range top and glued down wood and sealed it. I dust with sulfur for mites, and diatomaceous earth for lice. Haven't had them for at least 10 years. Roof can be sealed with roof tar. I actually insulated the outside, campers not being very cold hardy. I plan to stucco the outside as my girls are finding ways to go into the walls of my added insulation. One bad girl hatched a few chicks in the added wall.
They are free range right now, and I plan on Premier electric netting to protect them further. Until I get that done, we have found adult male urine in milk or water jugs around the perimeter to be very effective. Sounds gross but it works.