Indoor heated building

[butcher1]

I have a concrete building that is heated and has two windows opposite each other, it also has two garage doors. How would you keep the smell down. Building has concrete walls not insulated, ceiling is insulated and drywall. Garage is 24' X 34'.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Keep everything dry. The worst smell comes from poop decomposing. If it is dry it will not decompose.

That means manage water. Also, do not let the poop build up enough that it stays wet. The number of chickens can be a factor but often that means managing the poop under the roosts. They are not moving around at night but they continue to poop. It can build up pretty thick.

 

[Penpal]

Put a tarp or heavy plastic on the floor. It's easy to clean and you can drag it outside to be hosed down. You can also put down two layers so you can take off the dirty one and have a clean one there.

If you want, you can put down wood shavings or something which would cut down on the number of cleanings.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Ventilation is very important and I would recommend installing an exhaust fan in one of the windows. Are you planning to use the entire building as a coop? If so I would also suggest sectioning off a coop area, a brooding/hospital area, and an area to keep feed and supplies.

 

[aart]

How is it heated...forced air?
Frequent filter changes would be needed.

How many birds are you planning?
Layers or meat birds?

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[butcher1]

How is it heated...forced air?
Frequent filter changes would be needed.

How many birds are you planning?
Layers or meat birds?

Oh, and... Welcome to BYC! @butcher1
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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It is heated with radiant gas heat, I would like to get 20 laying chickens.

 

[aart]

It is heated with radiant gas heat

Hot water running thru pipe.....or.....?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I would put down horse stall mats then use pine pellet bedding up top to absorb any moisture. Thats what I did when I had my chickens and ducks on the side of the barn with the concrete slab. No issues with smell.