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Optimize Feeder and Roosting Poles

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DO CHICKENS NEED HEAT IN THE WINTER? YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED!

What happens here

For feeding, use a hanging feeder suspended from the ceiling by a chain and a hook. This design prevents chickens from kicking bedding or manure into their food. Roosting poles, ideally made from cedar logs, should be provided for chickens to perch on, allowing them to conserve body heat by huddling together. The overall coop size is approximately 5x8 feet, providing ample indoor space for the birds.

Goal: Ensure clean feed access and comfortable roosting spaces

Tools and materials

  • Cedar Logs N/A — Creating natural and comfortable roosting poles
  • Chain — Suspending the hanging feeder from the ceiling
  • Hanging Feeder — Dispensing chicken feed
  • Hook — Adjusting the height of the hanging feeder