Il hen-house for laying hens it's a little luxury that anyone can afford. It means creating a "small farm" outside, with the possibility of having fresh eggs every morning, also surrounding yourself with the pleasure of having continuous contact with these very nice animals. However, he remembers that the hens, like any animal, they require care and love, and a home to live in that keeps them sheltered from predators and adverse climatic agents such as rain.
Outdoor chicken coop: the characteristics
What are the others characteristics of a outdoor chicken coop? It must be large enough to accommodate the number of hens What do you desire. Secondly, it must be zoned, in such a way as to offer to hens maximum comfort and protection.
Specifically, it must host at least a nest for hatching and an enclosed outdoor space, to allow them to peck the ground safely and to stretch their legs. Of course it must be easy to clean and have easy access, which will allow you to take the eggs without creating too much chaos.
Clearly there are other extras that can make a difference, such as the presence of feeders, perches and drinkers, and ventilation. The latter is essential, as it favors the dissipation of humidity, but it should not create drafts, which could harm the health of the chickens. Remember, in fact, that the hens they lay their eggs only if they are well, both physically and psychologically. Task of the chicken coop in the garden, therefore, it is to offer them maximum comfort and tranquility.
The best material for an outdoor chicken coop: HPL
First the chicken house laying hens it should be able to withstand rain, wind and UV rays from the sun. For the welfare of the animals, of course, but also to be able to guarantee a good durability over time.
Usually the best chicken coops are made of wood that is treated and painted with safe substances, which make them resistant to rain and humidity. There are also structures with a galvanized sheet metal frame and a painted sheet metal roof, less elegant from a design point of view but equally effective.
Cucciolotta proposes a completely innovative idea: hpl chicken coops. This material is very particular and is also used in furniture, to make kitchens or in spas to build bathroom doors or cabinets. This is because it is a material that does not really absorb moisture and consequently does not deteriorate.
HPL can solve a big problem that farmers face every day: mites. The mite attacks the house and consequently also the hens, causing death in some cases, but not with this material! THE outdoor chicken coops cucciolotta they are of high quality, robust and resistant to direct weather. In addition, they do not deform and do not suffer from humidity. In this way, maintenance is also reduced to almost zero! Discover them now in the section dedicated to shop.
What is HPl made of
Stratified HPL is a material of excellent quality for his functional potential ed aesthetic. Its characteristics of resistance to wear and steam, hygiene and versatility in cutting and assembly, make it the ideal material for making of houses for animals of all sizes, whether they are birds or four-legged. It is especially ideal for all applications where it is needed combine strength and design, the HPL stratified, is the most reliable material in terms of quality. Generally HPL is used to create decorations intended for the features purely aesthetic and also for the creation of contemporary design complements in general.
It has been noted that with the application of HPL as a replacement material for traditional masonry it is possible to make better use of space and minimize maintenance.
In addition, the Stratified HPL maintains its aesthetic and performance characteristics remain unchanged for the entire life cycle. It consists internally of layers of cellulosic fibers impregnated with thermosetting resins and bonded together by a high pressure process.
The naturals temperature changes e humidity do not compromise the properties of the Stratified HPL and do not have effects on the appearance and properties of the panel which undergoes a very moderate variation in size. It may happen that shrinks in the presence of low humidity e and expands in the presence of high humidity, for this it is advisable to place the Cucciolotta chicken coop in an area that protects the chicken coop from high changes in heat.
However, the compactness of the Stratified HPL ensures an excellent combination of mechanical characteristics such as resistance to bending, to traction, to compression andimpact.
The homogeneity and high density of the panels ensures a difficult extraction of fasteners such as nails and bolts.
Last but not least characteristic of the multilayer HPL used in chicken coops for laying hens is a high percentage of the raw materials used for the production is totally renewable.
How to take care of your chicken coop
Il HPL chicken coop it is at no cost, does not require the purchase of solvents or chemicals for its cleaning or maintenance, but only soap and water.
The hygiene of the chicken coop it is critical to the longevity of your feathered friends, so worry about clean the walls of the chicken coop and change the hay as soon as necessary, or during the cleaning time itself. The accumulation of bacteria can in fact make your chickens and their fantastic gifts sick, the eggs.
