Good morning all!
I am located I Raleigh NC and wanted to post about my preparation for Hurricane Florence to see if this helps anybody out!
The Coop:
My silkies are free range and have a extra large elevated coop to go into at night. This coop sits roughly 4.5' off the ground with small diameter wire fencing as its base so 80% of their droppings fall through. It is enclosed on three sides and the front is covered by medium diameter wire fencing with a wooden drop down gate/ramp. To prepare this coop I have used breathable heavy duty tarps secured tightly to the front so that it will stop 90% of the wind but still allow air flow. Most of the ventilation will come from below. I have added rosemary sprigs in the rafters and hung below to help assist in build up of ammonia odor not knowing how long they will have to be in there. I would put fans in for air flow but i think the storm will take care of that.
Water:
I have two 15 gallon hanging waters in the coop. One is fresh water and the other contains additives like probiotics, electrolytes, and oregano concentrate supplement.
Feed:
I have two 30lb hanging feeders with feed in them. I have also provided I free range poultry block in the coop for them. All of my feed are in food grade 55 gallon plastic barrels with locking ring lids.
Power:
I hatch my silkie eggs in an incubator and brood them with lamps. I have set up a portable generator that is connected to the breakers which control both. Both brooder and incubators are elevated to prevent flooding.
Back Ups:
I have set up a small room in the barn in case of flooding which can hold all the chickens and if they get wet will have a dry place to stay with a lamp if needed.
Emergency Medicine:
I have a full first aid kit in case of emergencies like this if any of my chickens become ill or sustain trauma. There are multiple threads on here that contain lists so which is where I got the ideas from!
I hope this helps others in preparation for the storm. Sorry I am just getting to it now. I have been a little preoccupied in my preparations. For all those being hit by this storm stay safe and good luck!
I am located I Raleigh NC and wanted to post about my preparation for Hurricane Florence to see if this helps anybody out!
The Coop:
My silkies are free range and have a extra large elevated coop to go into at night. This coop sits roughly 4.5' off the ground with small diameter wire fencing as its base so 80% of their droppings fall through. It is enclosed on three sides and the front is covered by medium diameter wire fencing with a wooden drop down gate/ramp. To prepare this coop I have used breathable heavy duty tarps secured tightly to the front so that it will stop 90% of the wind but still allow air flow. Most of the ventilation will come from below. I have added rosemary sprigs in the rafters and hung below to help assist in build up of ammonia odor not knowing how long they will have to be in there. I would put fans in for air flow but i think the storm will take care of that.
Water:
I have two 15 gallon hanging waters in the coop. One is fresh water and the other contains additives like probiotics, electrolytes, and oregano concentrate supplement.
Feed:
I have two 30lb hanging feeders with feed in them. I have also provided I free range poultry block in the coop for them. All of my feed are in food grade 55 gallon plastic barrels with locking ring lids.
Power:
I hatch my silkie eggs in an incubator and brood them with lamps. I have set up a portable generator that is connected to the breakers which control both. Both brooder and incubators are elevated to prevent flooding.
Back Ups:
I have set up a small room in the barn in case of flooding which can hold all the chickens and if they get wet will have a dry place to stay with a lamp if needed.
Emergency Medicine:
I have a full first aid kit in case of emergencies like this if any of my chickens become ill or sustain trauma. There are multiple threads on here that contain lists so which is where I got the ideas from!
I hope this helps others in preparation for the storm. Sorry I am just getting to it now. I have been a little preoccupied in my preparations. For all those being hit by this storm stay safe and good luck!
Be safe!
