Ventilating Your Chicken Coop

Much like humans and all other animals, chickens need to have plenty of breathing room to stay in optimal health. The problem is compounded for chickens because, unlike most humans, you also have to worry about the droppings which your birds excrete. These droppings are high in ammonia, which is just as toxic to poultry as it is to us. Chickens also do not like stiflingly enclosed spaces or the heat which can accrue within them.

For these reasons and more, it is important to ensure that any chicken coop you design and build has plenty of room for adequate… Continue reading →