Very nice presentation! There’s good info in here - I hadn’t considered condensation. I have a dry, deep litter henhouse & special dry bedding for layers. Total envy that YOU are getting eggs at this time! 🐓🐓🥚. I have a covered, screened run on my native soil and I considered blowing leaves in there….harumph on that idea now. They free-range during the day. My NC night temps have been in the 40’s but I had to chase those hens into the henhouse to roost overnight. We had mid 20’s…..brrrr. Love chicken advice, thank you!
Awww, well I'm so glad I could offer that advice so you didn't end up doing the same thing! I get eggs because I have young hens, and ai supplement light at night in their coop. I have an egg shed where I sell eggs, so I don't want to let my customers down:)
How come you get your eggs by opening the top to their little chicken condo's? Does it stop you from getting hurt if they become aggressive when you are taking their eggs out? Great video! 🐓 🐔 🐓 🐔
that's a grear question! I chose to have them open from outside on the top, so it was easier for me, and instead of a whole panel flip up, we went the side flip and 1/2 doors for snow load (being able to get into easier, and keeping just an opening for 3 birds to try to escape at a time:)
Oh No Jill!! That sounds like a lot of wasted effort and now lots of work to undo and clean up! I'm sorry your good intentions didn't work out as you'd hoped! That's a sizeable coop so what I've done might be expensive - but I'm loving it. I took out deep-litter bedding of pine shavings (after a year) and replaced the pine with hemp. It's a lot more expensive than the pine shavings but I'm really liking the result - WAY lest dust. I'm adding it a lift at a time and I find mixing it is easier than with the pine too. Thanks for sharing your lesson. You did a nice clean-up! Do you have a hygrometer in the coop? Is there a target humidity you strive for? Or just know that 'when you see moisture on the window - it's too much!' Happy Thanksgiving to you and your four-legged and two-legged families!
I'll have to look into that! I do not, but that's a great idea! I just go by the giant amount of moisture on the window! And the wet feel it had in the coop! The moisture came in from the hens walking and shaking off!
@@askavettech2057 Right - I hadn't thought of them shaking off. The hemp is SO MUCH better IMO, maybe 40% more $ here? But it lasts so long I think it's worth it. I have a window in my coop as well and I'd rather slide it open a bit than see moisture on the inside of the glass. I've learned they CAN tolerate COLD but NOT either windy or wet! (Foot or comb problems then happen if that's allowed to go on.)
I’m with you on the hemp, BC. No smell! I use straight hemp in the henhouse and simply “turn it” once in awhile. Suits my lazy nature.🤣. Hemp is absorbent and did I mention….NO smell! I’ve put various organic matter into the run including pine shavings and straw. They don’t spend much time in the run. Like me….they gotta Run Free! 🐓🐓🤣
Interesting question! Humidity is certainly a factor in your favor👍🏻. I think ventilation and flooring make a difference as well. With a wood floor, I’d be sure to keep as dry as possible to avoid rot. I’m in a more moderate climate so I dont worry about frostbite (but those photos were scary!). My chicken enclosure is native soil and is quick draining sandy loam. I’m still thinking of blowing some leaves into the enclosure so the girls can shred it up for my compost! (Apparently, it’s all about me?🤣🤣)
The Varga family really wishes this worked out! We love you Jill!!!❤
I love you guys too!! And Me as well, it would have been so awesome!
Hi, Jill. You’re the smartest, prettiest chicken lady guru ever. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Awwwwww Billie your so sweet!
Very nice presentation! There’s good info in here - I hadn’t considered condensation. I have a dry, deep litter henhouse & special dry bedding for layers. Total envy that YOU are getting eggs at this time! 🐓🐓🥚. I have a covered, screened run on my native soil and I considered blowing leaves in there….harumph on that idea now. They free-range during the day. My NC night temps have been in the 40’s but I had to chase those hens into the henhouse to roost overnight. We had mid 20’s…..brrrr. Love chicken advice, thank you!
Awww, well I'm so glad I could offer that advice so you didn't end up doing the same thing! I get eggs because I have young hens, and ai supplement light at night in their coop. I have an egg shed where I sell eggs, so I don't want to let my customers down:)
So helpful! How many of us have thought of doing the same thing? Thank you, Jill!
Your so welcome!
@@askavettech2057Gratitude & Thanksgiving Day well wishes for all you do to promote the well being of our furry and feathered friends! 🐔🐕🐱
Thanks for the information! Very helpful!
You're welcome! thanks for watching
This is so interesting💜💜I learn much from you🤗🤗💜💜
Thanks so much for watching!!! I need to get busy watching your content! I'm behind a few videos
@ 🤗🤗💜💜Mighty hugs ya lots
Happy Thanksgiving.
OHH Wow!!! thanks So much!!
How come you get your eggs by opening the top to their little chicken condo's? Does it stop you from getting hurt if they become aggressive when you are taking their eggs out? Great video! 🐓 🐔 🐓 🐔
that's a grear question! I chose to have them open from outside on the top, so it was easier for me, and instead of a whole panel flip up, we went the side flip and 1/2 doors for snow load (being able to get into easier, and keeping just an opening for 3 birds to try to escape at a time:)
Oh No Jill!! That sounds like a lot of wasted effort and now lots of work to undo and clean up! I'm sorry your good intentions didn't work out as you'd hoped! That's a sizeable coop so what I've done might be expensive - but I'm loving it. I took out deep-litter bedding of pine shavings (after a year) and replaced the pine with hemp. It's a lot more expensive than the pine shavings but I'm really liking the result - WAY lest dust. I'm adding it a lift at a time and I find mixing it is easier than with the pine too.
Thanks for sharing your lesson. You did a nice clean-up!
Do you have a hygrometer in the coop? Is there a target humidity you strive for? Or just know that 'when you see moisture on the window - it's too much!'
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your four-legged and two-legged families!
I'll have to look into that! I do not, but that's a great idea! I just go by the giant amount of moisture on the window! And the wet feel it had in the coop! The moisture came in from the hens walking and shaking off!
@@askavettech2057 Right - I hadn't thought of them shaking off.
The hemp is SO MUCH better IMO, maybe 40% more $ here? But it lasts so long I think it's worth it.
I have a window in my coop as well and I'd rather slide it open a bit than see moisture on the inside of the glass.
I've learned they CAN tolerate COLD but NOT either windy or wet! (Foot or comb problems then happen if that's allowed to go on.)
I’m with you on the hemp, BC. No smell! I use straight hemp in the henhouse and simply “turn it” once in awhile. Suits my lazy nature.🤣. Hemp is absorbent and did I mention….NO smell! I’ve put various organic matter into the run including pine shavings and straw. They don’t spend much time in the run. Like me….they gotta Run Free! 🐓🐓🤣
@@joannc147 Sounds like a healthy and happy crew!
@bc-guy852 Yup for sure!
Wondering if this would work in desert southwest.
Im not really sure, I live in Northern Michigan.
Interesting question! Humidity is certainly a factor in your favor👍🏻. I think ventilation and flooring make a difference as well. With a wood floor, I’d be sure to keep as dry as possible to avoid rot. I’m in a more moderate climate so I dont worry about frostbite (but those photos were scary!). My chicken enclosure is native soil and is quick draining sandy loam. I’m still thinking of blowing some leaves into the enclosure so the girls can shred it up for my compost! (Apparently, it’s all about me?🤣🤣)