Chicken Feeders And Waterers

by chicken house plans on Monday, February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off

When building a shelter for your favorite chooks, there are some important points for you to consider. Here I have provided some tips that chook experts believe to be of great help when you are planning to build one of those large chicken coops.

Sketch a Plan

Chalk out a proper design for the coop. Choose the color and the shape. Make sure the coop is of the proper dimensions according to your needs. You must consider the fact that the coop should not spoil the environment of the neighborhood visually once constructed. If it is likely to be visible to your neighbors, make sure they don't have any objection to it. You must ensure that you keep the set up clean at all times.

Design According To Your Needs

Choose proper materials and construct according to your needs should when building large chicken coops. Set up the coop with a floor slanted outward to make it easy for you when you are hosing it down for cleaning. Doors that open inwards are a good choice. Such basic factors make it easier for you to clean and maintain the large chicken coops.

Provide Proper Protection

Make sure the chooks are safe in the coop, both from weather and other animals. Construct windows and doors that can be shut to keep the interiors dry and warm during heavy rains or winter. Keep in mind that sun can dry and warm the coop, so it's good to allow the sun in during the day. The construction should be strong enough to restrict animals like cats, raccoons, etc.

Proper Lighting and Ventilation

Try to construct the windows in such a way that they allow ample light in the coop. The light keeps the coop warm during the day, especially during the winter. During the hot summer months the ventilation can cool down the coop. Also fresh air is very important, as gases (Carbon Dioxide, Ammonia) get built up inside the coop.

Lastly, place the feeders and the waterers in such a way that they are easily accessible to the chicken for feeding. Keep these points in mind when you want to build the best among the large chicken coops!

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HELP! Why aren't any of my chickens laying eggs?

I have 52 hens, a mix of New Hampshire Reds, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rock and Americaunas (sp?) that are from the ages of 9 months to 3 years old. I only get 3-6 eggs a day, even in the summer. One day, I actually got 12, but that was only once. They have proper nesting boxes, feeders, waterers, light bulb now that its darker. I have asked everyone and can't figure it out. I feed them a mix of layer pellets and cracked corn, mostly corn. I also give them greens when I can. HELP!!!

You are feeding your birds incorrectly. I'm not sure if this would stop your birds from laying, but it would affect their laying habits. The main feed for a layer should be egg laying pellets, or mash. Scratch should be on the side (about a handful each bird/day) Corn should be used rarely as it isn't good for birds. Birds like it and it puts on weight, it offers no real nourishment. If your birds do not have access to greens at all times, you should have crushed oyster shells for them. This will supply them with the calcium they need to lay their eggs.

Feed, water, and oyster shells should be available at all times.

Do you deworm, and check for lice/mites? All of the above can suck the energy right out of your fowl.

Besides this you may have an egg muncher. Check the hens themselves to see if they have any egg on them. You may also have snakes coming in, or even a dog (I have had both) eating them.

Molting...at this time of year the girls tend to molt. This typically puts a halt in egg production. Hens, also don't lay as much after their second year.

Best wishes, and hopefully some eggs soon,
Jamie/Rhoderunner

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