Sue
New member
I expect this has been covered before, but as usual I am worrying about my hens again!!!!!
I know they have their own insulation etc. etc. but I was wondering whether I could help them out by adding soft straw to the house floor and nest boxes during this cold weather on top of the shavings. They are still sneezing a bit and I'm trying to do all I can to prevent any further problems. I know straw isn't recommended as a general rule for the house because it gives red mite places to hide, but this would only be during the very cold weather and would then be removed. It wouldn't get wet as I clean out droppings daily.
As always your comments would be welcome.
I know they have their own insulation etc. etc. but I was wondering whether I could help them out by adding soft straw to the house floor and nest boxes during this cold weather on top of the shavings. They are still sneezing a bit and I'm trying to do all I can to prevent any further problems. I know straw isn't recommended as a general rule for the house because it gives red mite places to hide, but this would only be during the very cold weather and would then be removed. It wouldn't get wet as I clean out droppings daily.
As always your comments would be welcome.