When it comes to chickens, bedding is super important for their comfort. It absorbs their poop as well, so their living space remains tidy. Straw, wood shavings, and shredded paper are examples of good bedding materials for you to use. Straw is soft and offers good cushioning, and wood shavings can help with moisture control. Shredded paper is also a good option as it is recyclable. The bedding provided in the coop is always to be changed after some time.
Chickens require feeders to eat their food each day. However, there are feeders that can dispense their food and allow them to easily eat. A hanging feeder is optimal as it will keep up the tidiness of the food and stop it from spreading across the ground. Chickens can eat without making a mess when the feeder is mounted. This maintains cleanliness in the area and keeps the food fresh.
Just like us, chickens have to drink to survive and be healthy. A waterer is a special container that you’ll fill with water for the chickens. They always need to be able to access it, and it must be kept clean to minimize disease. Check their waterer consistently to be sure that they have plenty of fresh water to drink. Access to clean water is vital to their health and helps them maintain hydration, particularly with hot temperatures.
Nesting boxes are very important for the hens so that they can have a safe and cozy place to lay down their eggs. It’s important to keep these boxes clean and provide soft bedding so the hens feel comfortable laying their eggs. Nesting boxes should be private and quiet, so that the hens will feel safe. Nesting boxes can be created or purchased from shops. Be sure to have enough boxes not to have fighting hens.
Roosts are special places for chickens to sit at night and sleep. They must be high enough that animals cannot snag them. Chickens prefer to roost above ground so they can sleep safely. Wooden beams or strong branches can be used to make roosts. You want them to be high enough that the chickens can easily hop on and off. It also makes them feel safe and provides a comfortable spot for sleeping.
Your chickens need a good chicken coop. It needs to be predator-proof, and have proper ventilation to ensure the chickens stay comfortable. Your coop has to be large enough that the birds can move about and spread their wings. Hemei chicken coop is resistant to various weather conditions, durable, easy to clean, and made from quality material. All chickens are clean freaks and keeping your chicken coop clean will help keep your chickens happy and healthy.
Using an electric fence is another awesome way to help keep dangerous animals away from your chickens. Simply set up some permanent fencing near your yard and add Hemei's electric fence kit, which comes with everything you will need to protect your chickens! This screen will give you an extra layer of protection for your chickens while allowing them to run free without the fear of being preyed upon.