How To Care For A Chicken Coop. Theyre in a new place and you kinda have to show them where to sleep during the first week. Because if they are not cared they cant lay eggs.
Good chicken coop flooring is safe predator- and rodent-proof durable and easy to clean. Move your chicken coop in place. For the foundation of your chicken coop use one of the 48 plywood boards with 2x4s framing the ends.
Adding more bedding than usual can make a big difference in keeping temperatures inside the coop at a healthy level for your chickens during the winter.
One option is to provide electricity to your chicken coop and use a water heater. Hens will lay eggs through spring and summer and into the fall as long as they have 12 to 14 hours of daylight. You should also do this in between flocks or if a member of your flock comes down with a contagious disease. Good chicken coop flooring is safe predator- and rodent-proof durable and easy to clean.