My fully loaded chicken coop video

[the43k]

Yes, thanks on the case.. Going to add vents soon. Thx

 

[the43k]

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That's a pretty tight coop, no windows, any venting at all? Wonder if you saw any condensation on those reflective ceiling panels during the winter months ?

Edited to add: the rebar in the bottom of the chicken wire is a great idea!!

It has two windows on the front, hat can be opened. I've kept them shut during the winter. What outside temperature do you think we should be considering some form of heating? As I mentioned I have the plate water heater that gives off some heat. And I do have a infrared bulb if needed. Is there a ballpark temperature when a flock owner needs to step in to insure safety?

 

[aart]

No heat is needed, ventilation is much more important as humidity is what causes frostbite.
Need venting above roost space to exhaust humid air and venting down low to supply fresh air.
The more chickens per sq ft will increase your ventilation needs as respiration and excretion is what introduces humidity.
You want the birds to get used to the cold, build up a good layer of feathers and not be susceptable if the power goes out.
The only heat source might be just enough to keep water thawed if not able to keep it changed out a couple times a day.

 

[the43k]

No heat is needed, ventilation is much more important as humidity is what causes frostbite.
Need venting above roost space to exhaust humid air and venting down low to supply fresh air.
The more chickens per sq ft will increase your ventilation needs as respiration and excretion is what introduces humidity.
You want the birds to get used to the cold, build up a good layer of feathers and not be susceptable if the power goes out.
The only heat source might be just enough to keep water thawed if not able to keep it changed out a couple times a day.

Ok thank for the info. Just to confirm. You don't think there is a extreme temperature, say like 10 degrees or lower that something should be done to prevent freezing to death?

 

[acacia987]

where did you get the automated door opener/closer from?

 

[the43k]

where did you get the automated door opener/closer from?

I bought it on Amazon. Its sold thru Home Controls Inc. Add A motor D20 chicken coop motor

 

[PHILMAN]

Great set up ! very cool and easy to get at . I live in NJ too , i wouldnt worry too much about the heat either. It is the ventilation thats important . The chickens never mind the cold its the heat that would kill them .

 

[JacquiJ]

Great video! Love the rebar and netting ideas! We have a wire top and the hawks love to perch on top and stare at our girls. I think we will be changing that to netting very soon!

 

[aart]

Ok thank for the info. Just to confirm. You don't think there is a extreme temperature, say like 10 degrees or lower that something should be done to prevent freezing to death?

Think about the birdies at your feeder in that snowstorm. Seriously, if your chooks are DRY and out of the WIND they will be fine!!

Read this on for size https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/421122/think-its-too-cold-for-your-chickens-think-again

 

[the43k]

Great video! Love the rebar and netting ideas! We have a wire top and the hawks love to perch on top and stare at our girls. I think we will be changing that to netting very soon!

Knock on wood, but we've never had the hawks land on the netting. Since it flexes, I might scare them, i'm thinking. Ironically, of all things, I had a fox running back and forth one time on the roof netting.