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chickenrunrescue.org Page 8 9/14/15 <br /> <br />high enough for you to stand up comfortably for cleaning, maintenance, capture and also allows for <br />additional roosting. <br />substrate-‐ Choose a well drained area. Substrate material for the pen should be clean, non-‐toxic, <br />biodegradable, readily available, inexpensive and replaceable. Since it will become compacted from little <br />feet and contaminated by concentrated droppings and parasites, it will need to be raked out and <br />replaced frequently to reduce odor and fly activity. Play sand, leaves, municipal wood chips, sod and <br />hard wearing ground cover work well. <br />metal fencing / predator control: The type of fencing depends on what the most likely predators are in <br />your area. Dogs, rats, raccoons, hawks and coyotes are the most prevalent in city neighborhoods, but <br />others include fox, mink, opossum, bobcats, snakes, weasels, ferrets, fisher and marten. Its best to build <br />the strongest deterrents possible. Chain link panels or welded or woven fencing on a sturdy frame <br />reinforced at the bottom with small mesh metal wire that prevents predators from tunneling under the <br />fence will discourage most intruders. Regular inspection is key to security. <br />gate: A gate is needed for easy human access. <br />cover: Pen should be covered to keep birds in and predators out. The type of covering needed will <br />depend on the type of predators. Covering part of the pen with a roof such as corrugated fiberglass can <br />provide shade and rain shelter. <br />windbreak: Providing a wind and snow break will give the birds a protected area to be outdoors even in <br />winter. <br />shade: Shade must be available and can be provided by vegetation or strategically placed materials. <br />dustbath: Taking a dust bath is the closest thing to heaven for a chicken. They derive pleasure and <br />contentment by bathing in the sun and in loose dry soil depressions in the dirt which cleans their <br />feathers and rids them of parasites. Birds will usually dig their own hole for dust baths. Keep the soil in <br />the dust bath loose and add play sand if it is a heavy clay soil. Adding a little poultry dust, diatomaceous <br />earth or wood ash increases the effectiveness of parasite control. Large heavy rubber feed buckets filled <br />with play sand are a welcome addition to the indoor coop in the winter. <br />enrichment furnishings: There is nothing sadder than a barren pen when compared to the rich jungle <br />environment chickens evolved in. Lots of large branches, stumps or platforms provide places to go and <br />things to do and look natural and attractive in the pen. Include bushes, boxes or other objects to sit in or <br />hide behind. Plant kale or other safe, edible vegetation around the outside of the pen for forage. <br />Overcrowding, boredom and barren pens are the most common cause of behavior problems. <br /> <br />RANGE/ EXERCISE YARD: The larger fenced area like a backyard that provides ample space for safe <br />exercise, forage, sunlight, earth and vegetation that is regularly available to the birds when supervised. <br />For regular exercise, 174 sq. ft per bird (an area about 10 ft. x 17 ft per bird) is required. 4 birds will need <br />access to a 40 ft. x 70 ft. fenced area in the yard. If there is no access to a larger Range/ exercise yard, <br />16 sq. ft. of floor space minimum per bird (an area 4 ft. x 4 ft per bird) in the pen must be provided. <br />fencing: 6 ft privacy fencing prevents or to discourage uninvited human and animal visitors. and <br />promotes the safety and security of the birds and neighbors. <br />nontoxic plants: Chickens are inquisitive and voracious eaters of vegetation and many ornamental <br />garden plants can be toxic to them . Learn which of your plants might be harmful and fence them off or <br />better yet replace them with safe and nutritious plants. <br />security: Chickens are susceptible to theft, vandalism and predators and need to be securely shut in the <br />coop at night. Security cameras, lights and baby monitors are also highly recommended deterrents. <br /> <br /> <br />PROVIDING GOOD CARE <br />FOOD / WATER <br />Fresh food and water are required daily and should be available at all times. Hay , grain and prepared <br />feed should be fresh-‐ less than one year old and free of mold, insects or other contaminants. Daily <br />intake should include: 60 % nutritionally balanced prepared feed appropriate for age of bird, 20%
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