Raising Chickens For Dummies by Kimberly Willis & Rob Ludlow

Author:Kimberly Willis & Rob Ludlow
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781118982792
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2015-03-02T14:42:28+00:00

Doing away with dampness

Environmental conditions that are damp or wet are big contributors to illness in chickens. Damp conditions can come from moisture produced by birds’ respiration and droppings in poorly ventilated housing, or from rain or snow. The warmer the air becomes, the more moisture it holds. Heating a coop too much in cold weather often results in the formation of condensation, which causes wet, unhealthy conditions.

Wet areas favor the growth of molds and fungus and cause additional discomfort in hot weather. Molds on feed and bedding cause a wide variety of illnesses, and they aren’t good for the human caretaker, either. High humidity makes ideal conditions for many respiratory diseases. Always keep chicken bedding dry, and never give your birds moldy feed. Make sure housing is well ventilated. Keep outside runs well drained to prevent chickens from tracking in a lot of moisture on their feet.

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