The first aspect to consider when buying a modern chicken coop is the material with which it is built. A material with which the chicken coop can be built is theHPL, an extremely resistant material suitable for a quality chicken coop. Buying a chicken coop online has never been so simple, just a few clicks are enough to receive a 20-50kg chicken coop directly to your home. Inside the store there is an extremely varied number of chicken coops, both from the point of view of size and from an aesthetic point of view. All are made of HPL, but some are gray-black while others imitate all the wood in a chicken coop. This last feature allows you to have a chicken coop from extremely nice design and at the same time have all the benefits of the HPL chicken coop.
Characteristics of a modern and quality chicken coop
The first aspect to take into consideration concerns the resistance of a chicken coop. Whether they are atmospheric events or animal attacks, a chicken coop must guarantee a certain degree of robustness. Better to spend a little more and keep your chickens safe, rather than save at the expense of the latter. A chicken coop must then allow the hens to lay their eggs in a space suited to their needs, otherwise the risk is that a large number of hens in a confined space will lead to the breakage of part of the laid eggs.
During the night the hens must have a appropriate number of perches in order to guarantee everyone the possibility of sleeping adequately.
HPL unlike wood it greatly limits the proliferation of the red mite, a small animal that affects hens and causes serious problems to these animals. This is because in addition to being a material that is difficult to attack by mites per se, it also offers the advantage of facilitate cleaning using only detergents and other similar products and not to have cracks, a typical place where the red mite can nest. Another aspect that differentiates an HPL chicken coop from a wooden chicken coop is related to wear over time. A modern chicken coop in HPL then does not require maintenance and it is very easy to manage.
What accessories are essential for your chickens?
- accessories with which it is possible to equip a chicken coop they are various, for example outside your chicken coop but inside the enclosure where the hens scratch around it is possible to insert some mangers (in relation to the number of hens), possibly anti-waste in order to prevent the feed from being spread throughout the pen. This kind of mangers it is also designed to prevent them from overturning while the hens are using them. Drinking troughs must then be positioned, also in large numbers to allow all the hens to drink undisturbed.
Even inside the enclosure and not only inside the chicken coop, gods can be placed perches, the hens will surely enjoy their presence.
The last aspect to consider is related to shaded areas inside the enclosure. In fact, it is necessary to create areas where the hens can stay in the shade, in order to give them the possibility to choose.
How to make the chicken coop more comfortable?
In summary, there are several strategies to make a chicken coop more comfortable. We list the most important:
1. Properly Sized: Make sure your chicken coop is large enough to house all of your hens comfortably. Calculate a space of at least 3-4 square meters for each hen. An overcrowded environment can cause stress and health problems. See the various models of chicken coops in this regard cucciolotta, which also offer solutions for numerous farms.
2. Ventilation: the chicken coop must be well ventilated to allow fresh air to circulate. Cucciolotta chicken coops are equipped with air vents, for example.
3. Thermal Insulation: If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, make sure your chicken coop is properly insulated to protect your chickens from the cold in the winter and excessive heat in the summer. In this case you could opt for one of the models of raised houses by cucciolotta.
4. Bedding and nests: Provide soft, clean support in the coop, such as straw or sawdust, to create a comfortable environment for the hens. Make sure you clean it regularly to maintain hygiene.
5. Lighting: The chicken coop should have natural light during the day. This helps keep the hens healthy and can promote egg production. Also, make sure you have adequate lighting during dark hours to ensure the safety of the hens.
6. Feeding and watering: Provide pets with an adequate amount of clean water and nutritious food. Position containers so they are easily accessible and protected from dirt and grime.
7. Safety: opt for a safe chicken coop that protects hens from predators such as foxes, dogs or cats. We will explain in the next point how you can make it more suitable with the Cucciolotta accessories.
8. Entertainment: Hens appreciate an environment enriched with entertainment elements, such as perches, logs, shrubs or games for chickens. These items provide stimulation and activity that keep the hens happy and busy.
Now that you know what you should or shouldn't do, let's see how best to complete your chickens' house to make it a real modern chicken coop, in step with the times.
Puppy's accessories
cucciolotta offers you, in addition to the numerous models of chicken coops, raised or not, the solution to increase the safety of your hens, with the CHICKEN GUARD system: the new door locking system with adaptation to the anti-intrusion model.
The POLLY DEFENDER KIT consists of two essential components to guarantee the protection of your beloved animals. The first is one anti doorpredators robust and safe, designed to prevent predators from infiltrating the chicken coop. The door is made with sliding guides in resistant recycled plastic and HPL laminate, and is adaptable to any type of chicken coop.
The second element is a practical automatic door opening system, compatible with all Cucciolotta chicken coops. This system allows you to close the door automatically at a preset time or based on the external light. The innovative automatic closing system of the chicken coop is designed to protect hens from predators and ensure their safety during the night. The chicken coop doors close automatically at a pre-set time, when the hens are safely inside, thus preventing predators from entering during their most vulnerable hours. In the Cucciolotta model, timers or light sensors can be used to determine the right moment to close the door.
Thanks to these two accessories, your hens will be fully protected. Nocturnal predators will not be able to access the chicken coop thanks to the sturdy door, which prevents their access and also prevents water from entering during heavy rains. This solution offers a double advantage: you won't have to worry about manually closing the chicken coop every evening and your hens will be able to rest and sleep in a safe environment.
