I don’t have an automatic door on our coop I tried one once, and a couple of holdouts
Why do Chickens Roost?
When you’re building a chicken coop, one of the pieces of advice that you’ll find is to build your chickens a roost You may wonder why your chickens need a roost Isn’t that what nesting boxes are for? Let’s dive into why your chickens need a roost and how to create the perfect roost for them
How Chickens Sleep
You know that your chicken coop will need nesting boxes, but you might not know that your chickens will need a roost also Your chickens will not actually sleep in their nesting boxes The nesting boxes are designed to give hens a
Giving Your Chickens A Good Night’s Sleep
Both people and chickens appreciate a good night’s sleep As warm months approach odds are better that humans will be more comfortable after dark than their chickens After all, people live in well-ventilated houses with screened windows to exclude pesky bugs When it really gets hot, they only need to click on the air conditioner
Chickens aren’t so lucky Often, they are forced to try sleeping while swarms of gnats and mosquitos attack them in hot humid air Air conditioning a coop is silly and not needed but simple preparation by owners will help hens enjoy hours