How to Control Moisture in the Chicken Coop - Without the Need for Ventilation When it comes to keeping backyard chickens, one of the biggest concerns is moisture buildup inside the coop. Many sources stress the need for ventilation, but if you keep your coop clean and use the right systems, you can maintain a dry, healthy environment for your flock without relying on ventilation at all. Step 1: Start With the Right Litter - Sand is King Using sand for litter in your chicken

Backyard poultry keepers are always looking for ways to improve the health and productivity of their flocks. One of the best innovations in poultry care is the use of nipple drinkers, which are quickly replacing traditional open waterers in many backyard coops. At Roslin Poultry Ranch, we also handcraft our own poultry nipple drinkers for our in-person retail store. We build them using black food-grade buckets, which help block light and reduce algae growth by limiting the am