| When you are building a chicken coop, taking care of | | | | 3) You should have proper arrangements for heating |
| weather conditions is extremely important. Especially | | | | the waterers so that water does not freeze. This is |
| for the winter months with sub zero temperatures. | | | | extremely important for having proper water supply |
| Failure to properly plan your chicken house can result | | | | for the birds. Alternately you may have to hand |
| in the birds falling sick. If you are keen to have | | | | carry water buckets several times a day from your |
| healthy birds and eggs every day, then winterizing | | | | home to the coop. This can be a difficult task. |
| your chicken coop is very important. | | | | 4) Anther technique that is used for winterizing the |
| Chickens normally fall sick when they have to face | | | | chicken coop is to have ceramic lamps for heating. |
| cold weather and moisture. So proper insulation and | | | | These lamps just produce heat and no light. It is |
| heating is required to keep the birds happy. | | | | important to install the lamps at a height and location |
| Here are some tips for winterizing your chicken coop: | | | | where no one can even touch them by mistake. |
| 1) When building a chicken house, plan for having well | | | | 5) For certain chicken house designs you can have |
| insulated walls. The insulation should be such that the | | | | arrangements for having shower curtains on the |
| birds cannot peck or eat them. | | | | outside. This will stop the cold winds and snow from |
| 2) Have pine shavings on the floor and the shelves | | | | making any kind of impact on the house. This |
| where the birds normally sleep. This will keep the | | | | technique for winterizing chicken coop may save you |
| birds warm and healthy. | | | | from having heating inside the house. |