Птичарникът не изисква особени устройства освен стени и покрив,за него стопанинът обикновено полага малко грижи,въпреки че птиците са доходно перо за него.Като отделна сграда ,той се разполага в съседство (долепен) до овчарника или обора.Страната на която се поставят прозорците ,трябва да бъде обезателно слънчева и запазена от вятъра.Големината на помещението се определя от броя на птиците,като се пресмята за една глава 0,15—0,25 кв.м. застроена площ ( за препоръчване е да не се предвижда сграда за по-вече от 150 птици)

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• Стени , под и покрив

    Когато се строи отделна сграда ,за предпочитане е стените да са масивни –от тухли или кирпич,измазани с мазилка ,за да могат често да се варосват с цел дезинфекция и унищожаване на паразитите.Паянтовите кокошарници и ,както строените от плет не са пригодни ,защото по стените им се появяват пукнатини ,където се крият паразити по птиците ,които трудно могат да бъдат унищожени.
    Подът трябва лесно да се чисти и даже да се измива.Най-пригодна е настилката с тухли,глина или бетон,а особено тази направена със сгуробетон или с трошляк от тухли с циментова замазка.Подът трябва да се издига 20—30 см.над терена.Над настилката се посипва чист пясък ,който често се сменя.
  Покривът на  птичарника може да се направи на една плоскост поради малките размери на сградната конструкция ,той може да бъде само от ребра ,покрити с керемиди.Таванска конструкция също не се прави,но за да бъде зиме по-топъл,отдолу дървената част на покривната конструкция се обшива с летви и се измазва с варова мазилка .Височината на помещението в предната част ,където ще се оставят прозорците ,трябва да бъде 2,50—2,80 м.

• Осветление,прозорци и проветряване

   Птичарникът  трябва да бъде  много добре осветлен.За да може слънцето да огрява достатъчно вътрешността ,прозорците се правят широки и високи.Прозорецът може да бъде и един голям.Височината му  тогава се избира така че той да започва на 50 см.от пода и завършва на 50 см. от покрива. Прозорците трябва да са еднокатни ,неотваряеми ,разделени на малки полета. За влизане в птичарника се поставя минимален размер врата 0,60—1,80 м. ,а за птиците се оставя под прозореца малка вратичка 40 х 40 см.,отваряема навън,към двора на птичарника .пред малката вратичка се поставя стълбичка от дъсчици.За проветряване на помещението ,както при обора се  поставят един или два хоризонтални канала в стената.Непосредствено  пред птичарника трябва да се изгради слънчев двор – като големината му се пресмята около 50 кв.м. за 5 до 10 птици  там се поставят поилки както и хранителни корита,както и в птичарника. фиг.

• Кацала ( място за спане)

  За предпочитане е кацалата за всички птици да са на еднаква височина. С това се избягва всекидневното им боричкане ,коя по нависоко да кацне ,което става когато кацалата са направени като стъпала  едно над друго.Кацалата се правят от полуобли гредички                     3 х 5 см.,наковани  наковани паралелно на напречни две или три други  гредички с размер      6 х 6—8 см. Разстоянието между полуоблите гредички ,на които кацат птиците, е 50 см.,а средната дължина на  кацалото е 1,50 м.Обикновено се нареждат три гредички за кацане.Смята се ,че среден ръст птица заема 20—25 см.по дължината на кацалната гредичка , оттук взависимост от броя на птиците се определя и дължината  и броя на кацалата.  Кацалата са издигнати на около 0,80 м. от пода  и се окачват за ребрата на покрива с обли железа , от стените се отделят на около 25 см.,  а между две рамки кацала се оставят 50 см. разстояние.Под  кацалата върху пода се нахвърля пясък , които периодически се почиства.

• Гнезда за снасяне и люпене

     Едно гнездо се смята за три кокошки. Поставят се в по-сенчестата страна на помещението.Те се  нареждат едно до друго ,издигнати над пода в една,две или три редици една над друга.Най долният ред е издигнат на 0,50 м от пода.Изработват се във вид на сандъчета от тънки дъски,рендосани по възможност без пукнатини и междини.Размерът на гнездото е : ширина 35 см. дълбочина 40 см.и височина 35 см. Пред гнездата се оставя дъска широка 20 см., като стъпало за кацане на птиците( кокошките) преди да влязат в гнездото. Желателно е изграждане на контролни гнезда ,които дават възможност дали всяка кокошка снася и колко яйца снася през годината.На контролните гнезда се поставят самозатварящи се вратички.Те се състоят от две дъсчици който изграждат вратичката на гнездото и са закрепени една към друга с халки,тел или ремъчета- така че да се приклапят една до друга.Долната дъсчица е с 1—2 см.по-дълга от широчината на отвора на гнездото.Вратичката е окачена на горната част на гнездото на въртяща се ос.При отворено положение на вратичката долната дъсчица се приклапя към горната откъм предната и страна.Когато птицата влиза в гнездото тя повдига с гърба си така сгънатата вратичка и щом влезе, долната дъсчица се освобождава и пада.С това гнездото се затваря и докато не се вдигне пак вратичката , птицата неможе да излезе.В земеделските стопанства ,където се развъждат по-голям брой птици ,се отделя малко полутъмно помещение  за люпене.Гнездата за люпене по размери са като тези за снасяне , но се нареждат по пода в една редица .Най-добрата мътачка е пуйката, тя се нарича още “жив инкубатор”- защото най-бързо и лесно се “насажда”!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RZwZNvnv0Gk#!





Rear of coop and run. Will be adding chicken wire to the top. The post on top are chain link fence rails that were recycled. The fence post are damaged treated landscape timbers that were given to me. I had planned to use a recycled chain link fence but since I got the landscape timbers for free I went ahead and got 1x2 welded wire for the run area. I also use 3' wide 1/2" weld wire along the bottom. I put it 1 foot up on the fence and burried the other 2' feet turned out from the fence to keep preadators from digging under.



Recycled Chain Link Fence Gate to enter run.



Doors for nest and roost area.



Nest access doors for gathering eggs.



Nest boxes on the inside.



Door to access area beneath the roost for cleaning.



Placed sand under the roost for easier cleaning (hopefuly).



They are trying out the new roost.

The building it 8' x 12' and the run is 20' x 20'. Based on 4sqft per chicken I should have room for 24. I have lost some floor space due to the roost layout so I was wondering do you count the roost space in the 4sqft or is 4sqft of floor space?

Here is our coop, we still have to paint and put on roofing paper and shingles but our chickens love their home nonetheless .

Let's take a peeksie inside....

We've added a tri-level roost in one corner. It's really cool, it is quite easy to get onto the first and second level but roosting on the top level requires a little size in order to make the flight up there. So far it is the favorite place of 3 hens-partridge rock, americauna (ee), and dark cornish. As you can see in the picture there are two doors the flock can enter and exit the coop from.

For nesting boxes we went with "given a new purpose in life" milk crates and various plastic bins. Handy hubby made two shelves for them to sit on and also a slanted top that can be adjusted. The top keeps them from roosting in the top level of nesting boxes and it is on a slant to help keep them from roosting on the top itself! There are also 3 windows above the nesting boxes for ventilation. We are adding a hinged door to the outside of the windows so we can close them in really cold weather during the winter.

Now let's check out the coop yard . One of the main things I like about the yard is the broody box we added. We still have to paint it and add shingles to the hinged top. Right now it is home to about 18-four week old chicks. It's neat having them in the same yard as our older chickens yet separated so no one gets hurt.They can see each other. Once they are bigger we will combine the flocks. Back at the ranch - this is going to make a great broody box.

I also like that there are is a bunch of things to keep the chickens occupied while they are in the yard. We added quite a few yard enhancements starting with outdoor roosts.

We used a "given a new purpose in life" tire to provide a dust bath area for the flock. They really love this and use it ALOT. It was mid-day when I took these pictures so they are all in the coop where it is cooler but come evening some will be in the dust bath.

On the side of the coop, in the back of the yard we used cinder blocks to section off a small area to use as a compost bin for them. I put grass cuttings, veggie scraps, seeds, anything safe for them to eat in it. It is fun watching them scratch around in there and finding treats.

Hubby put some wood together along with some hardware cloth and made a bottomless box. I put it in one corner of the yard and grew grass under it. They cannot pull the grass out by the root or scratch it up and as it grows it comes through the hardware cloth top and they can nibble on the growing tips!

This idea I found online in my travels and thought it was such a great way to add another enhancement to the yard. We hung two suet cages in the yard and we put veggies in them when we have extra available.

We thought by adding a solar light in the run it would attract bugs and give our chickens a late evening snack. Well, if the bugs come it must be after the chickens are already sleeping because I haven't seen it attract any bugs. I kept it in the yard though because I really like the effect it gives at night. Really cute look.

As I said earlier, we still want to paint and add shingles. Choosing the colors will be lots of fun. We are also going to add that hinged door to the outside of the back windows. I'll post updates as they happen! Thanks for visiting my page here on BYC .

 

Here is a step by step guide of how to build the basic structure for a simple chicken 'tractor'.
Tractor as opposed to Chicken Coop because you can drag it around your yard for the chickens to weed, feed and toil your garden beds for you, so you don't have to do all the work. It is super lightweight to move so there is no need for wheels.
This is such an easy design you are more than capable to put it together all by yourself.
This basic design is 1 metre wide X 1 metre high X 2 metres long and best suited for 2 - 4 chickens. If you want more chickens or a larger structure you can adjust it to be as big or as small as you like! Just simply add an extension.
Contents

• Shopping List
• Important Notes
• 10 Steps to Build a Chicken Tractor
• Buying and Feeding Chickens

All items were bought from Bunnings Hardware store. Please read the list carefully BEFORE you go shopping. There may be items you want to change or you may want to shop around to get a better price.
For example, some plumbing supply shops can supply the PVC plastic joins for around $40 cheaper.
It's up to you. To make it easier we have created this list from Bunnings so you can easily shop from left to right of the store, leaving the garden trellis mesh until last. It's the biggest item to carry to the checkout on your trolley.

Shopping List

Section/ Isle	Description	Price	Quantity
These first two items are optional
Tool shop- 8	General Purpose Scissors 210 mm (F/L 6010285)	$8.97	1
Tool shop- 8	Hacksaw Box Frame (F/L 5710077)	$8.95	1
Must haves items
Tool shop-11	Disposable Mask (5823445)	$3.50	1
Cleaning-40	Rubber Gloves (9310124170420)	$2.33	1
Plumbing - 44	Cement Solvent Pressure Pipe 250ML Type P Green (9318858104179)	$8.97	1
Plumbing - 44	Press-PVC Elbow 90Deg PVE15 15mm (9319841036385)	$1.47	28
Plumbing - 44	Press-PVC Tees Plan PVT15 15mm Tee (9319841037672)	$1.99	6
Plumbing - 45	PVC Pressure Pipe Holman 15mm 1 metre class 18 PVP1518-1 (9319841030413)	$2.34	38
Indoor Timber - 48	Pine planks 90 x19x1.2 (9316504024154)	$3.12	2
Electrical- Back wall	Cable Ties Management 300 x 4.8mm Pack 100 (9337103485290)	$11.90	3
Lifestyle-20	Pegs Poly Irrigation Riser Heavy Duty Pins Pk 10 (9312261143152)	$3.10	1
Lifestyle-21	Tarpaulin Heavy Duty 2.4 x3 m (9335700590287)	$19.95	1
Lifestyle-21	Trellis Plastic Gardenmaster 1200mm X 3 Metres Green (9312620400445)	$23.44	3

Important Notes

Plastic Garden Trellis: This is NOT fox proof but is easier to use and costs less than chicken wire. If you need fox proof please use chicken wire. It is expensive to buy new so try and get some second hand from your local tip shop or free from the Freecycle group in your area.
PVC Joinery: Please make sure that when you buy the elbow joins and the tee joins that they do NOT have thread inside like a screw on. They need to be smooth inside like this one:

Scissors. It is important you use a sharp pair of scissors suitable for the job. Here is a pair of scissors which are most suitable for the job. These scissors are on your Bunnings shopping list.

10 Steps to Build

STEP 1. Making the End Frames with Doors.

In this step you are going to make both ends of the chicken tractor including square door frames that will fit neatly inside the outer frame like this:

The smaller inner square will become an entry door from either end to collect eggs from one end and change water or feed at the other.
Make the smaller inner door frames first. Take 8 of the 1 metre long PVC polypipes. Measure them to be exactly 94 cms long (or mark 6 cms (60mm) off the end). The base of the PVC tee join is exactly 6 cms so you can use this as a measuring guide if you want to save some time.

Use a hacksaw to cut each one individually. If you have never used a hack saw before here is a link to a video which shows you how to use a hacksaw. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkPA3Pwjbpc
After you have cut your 8 pieces of PVC polypipe you will notice that the ends are really jagged.

Use a piece of fine sandpaper, abrasive sponge or roll/rub the end of the pipe on concrete to smooth the burrs off.
You now have 8 pieces of PVC polypipe that are 60mm short of 1 metre or 96cm long.

Using 8 elbow joins (4 for each square) and lay out them as two squares. IMPORTANT. DO NOT TRY TO GLUE THEM TOGETHER YET or your tractor will end up looking like The Ettamogah Pub. At the moment, you are just pressing all the elbow joins and the 94 cm lengths of pipe together to form two squares. (NO GLUE!) It is a bit like putting lego together!

Now put this square aside, you have one more of these to make. Go for it.
Next you need to make the two larger squares that will become your door frame.
You will need 8 x 1 metre pieces of PVC polypipe and 8 elbows. Then put them all together, till you have 2 large squares. Do not glue them yet!
STEP 2. Making the Side and Top Frames
Lay out 7 x 1m PVC polypipe with 4 x elbow joins and 2 x tee joins to form this pattern.

Put together another 2 frames just like this until you have 3 in total. You now have your frames for both sides and the top.
STEP 3. Glueing

It is really important that you construct all sides of the chicken tractor before you glue them together. I repeat, assemble all the frames before you go anywhere near the glue.

The glue is smelly and messy. When the label on the glue container says you should only use it in a well ventilated area, they mean it. The stuff stinks!! Be careful. Wear gloves and work in a ventilated area. There is a brush included with the lid of the glue but I preferred to use one of the kiddies old small paintbrush.

Naomi glued her frame together outside on flat cement, Fiona used her old ugly flat fibro verandah. The glue sets within seconds and must be handled with care. Have a towel handy to wipe up spills immediately.To keep the mess contained move a piece of cardboard under each joint as you go. If you spill this glue on the floor and it sets it will not come off again.

You will need to concentrate while gluing. Do not do it with small children around. Most of the other steps can be done with little ones helping, but not this one. Industrial glue and small children should not be mixed.

This glue is very strong and sets within seconds. This means you must make sure all the assemblies are lying flat on the ground because if you glue it together and the elbow join is pointing the wrong way at the other end you are not going to get it unstuck. Keep each panel laying flat while you glue. Apply liberally and coat the inside of all joins as well as the end of the pipe before pushing the PVC polypipe into place. If you coat only one end of the pipe and not the inside of the join, or put the glue on too thinly, you risk having your structure come apart.

STEP 4. Attaching the Plastic Mesh
After you have glued everything together and cleaned up the mess the next step is to attach the plastic mesh to your frames. If you can, do this on your kitchen table to protect your back.
Take a side panel and lay it flat. Roll out the mesh across the panel and attach securely with cable ties. Work down one side and bottom panel first. Continue to secure with cable ties every 6 - 8 squares along the mesh.

On one side you will see there is some excess mesh.

Now you need to trim off the excess with your scissors. You need to cut slightly inside the frame.
You also need to cut the mesh close to the join. Otherwise, you will end up sharp edges which will catch on things. Here is a photo of the right and wrong way to cut the mesh.

Here is a photo of what your frame will look like after you have cut the mesh and before you have attached the final sides with cable ties.

The gap between the mesh and the frame will close as you tighten the cable ties.

One you have cable tied the entire frame, trim off the excess bits with you scissors and then move on to the next frame. You need to do this your three largest rectangular frames and the two smaller square frames. Do not attach mesh to your two larger square frames.
You should now have:

3 of these

2 of these

2 of these
STEP 5. Putting the Frame together
Lay one side panel flat on the ground.
Attach one large end panel (without mesh) to one end standing upgright.

Secure with cable ties spaced approximately every 6 mesh squares along.

Take another side panel and attach along the bottom and also secure to the end panel.

Secure with cable ties at all corners and every 6 mesh squares along.


Be sure to secure with cable ties on either side of all joins.

Continue to add the other end frame. As well as the other side.
Once all sides are secure roll the structure over to the right way with the roof on top.

STEP 6. Putting the doors on
Remember the doors are going to fit inside the end frames like this.

Use 7 cable ties to secure one side of the door inside the end frame.

Be sure to thread a cable tie through the corner piece at the top of the door. Secure firmly.

You should now be able to swing your door open and shut.

Repeat for the other end and cut off the ends of the cable ties that are still sticking out.
STEP 7. Adding a Roost

Chickens like to roost up higher at night.
Using your 1.2 metre long pine planks decide where you want your roost to go. I used 2 planks to create a step.

Make sure the planks are low enough for the hens to get up on yet high enough to clear your nesting boxes and allow easy access for egg collection.
Make a cut in the plastic garden mesh to secure your plank through.


Or if you have a stick that is long enough and large enough for the chickens to roost on you can add that as well.


Step 8. Putting the Tarp on
Drap the tarp over half of the enclosure and secure with cable ties using the handy eyelets already manufactured in the tarp.


Cut the tarp so that you have no excess overhang (or not if you prefer). You can see in the picture below I've made two cuts down each side so that I am left with a neat back panel.
Secure the back flap with bricks. When you want to collect your eggs, just flip the back up and open the back door. Easy!

STEP 9. Nesting Boxes
The best way to save money on a nesting box is use something you already have or get creative! It does, of course have to be a suitable size for the Chicken to be able to lay in, and then they will be more than happy to use the Laying Box you provide.
You could try an old wooden crate for a nesting box, a old washing up basket (fully enclosed) which are easy to clean or basically anything that a chicken can get easy access to to lay an egg.
Here are the ideas that I am trying. The first is a two tier bookshelf I bought for $16.00 from Crazy Clarks. I built it without one side and left it open for the chickens to gain access.

The other idea I like even better are these cheap but sturdy plastic containers. Also from Crazy Clarks they cost me $6.00 each. I used a hacksaw to make an opening. The reason why I like these is I can clean them more easily than wood.

STEP 10. FINAL STEP! Securing the Tractor
This tractor is super lightweight. So you don't want it blowing around in a strong wind. Secure the tractor easily with these hook type steel pegs - a bit like pitching a tent! They can be easily removed and secured as you move your tractor around the yard.

Secure the doors with old pantyhose.

Buying and Feeding Chickens

Breeds

The easiest, friendliest, most productive type of chicken you can buy is an Isa Brown or Lowman Brown as they are sometimes called. Here is a video of Isa Brown chickens.
You can buy these chickens from a local produce store. Go to www.yellowpages.com.au in Australia and http://yellow.co.nz in New Zealand and search for a local produce store near you. Ring them first to check that they sell Point of Lay chickens.
Point of Lay chickens are already laying or ready to lay very soon. Much better than the cute, fluffy day old chicks. That way you know you won't be left with a rooster which needs to be gotten rid of.
One point of lay chicken will usually cost around $17.50 in Australia.

Feed

For point of lay chickens they are usually fed Laying Mash. It is a specially formulated chicken feed , higher in protein and various minerals including calcium suited to the nutritional needs of hens producing eggs. The mash is ground finer than normal feed and can be fed dry or moist. It also comes in pellet form.
By sure to put the feed in a sealed container or the rats will move in.
Chickens love to eat your veggie scraps from the kitchen but be a little selective. Avoid giving them meat, avocados, green peppers, onions and garlic.

Water

Chickens need to have access to water at all times. We recommend finding the largest sized metal container you can get. You don't want your chickens to ever run out of water.

Rules and Regulations

On a property less than 800m2, you are allowed to keep 6 chickens, ducks or geese without a permit. If your land is greater than 800m2, then you can keep up to 20 fowl. Your hens are able to free range but a cage is recommended for the birds' safety from predators at night.
There are different rules for different Councils. Check the regulations for keeping backyard poultry with your local Council.

The First Egg

This is Naomi's first egg. She bought her chickens on a Thursday and they gave their first egg on the Friday.

Bedding/nesting room:



This is the old nest box that I moved in here. The roof slopes too much and I don't want to hit my head getting eggs. It is in the middle of the room. Is that going to be ok?



If you are 3/4 of the way down and looking back toward the nesting room:



The wire will be reinforced with 2x6s at the base, sandwiching the wire so it can not be lifted by a larger nose.



Because of these reinforcing units, I ran the wire on the inside of the posts:



But I extended it all the way through the joists to the metal roof. You might see some bent over nails instead of staples. I have a case of nails. And I did not want to buy staples. They are spaced about every 8"



This is a close-up of where the chickens will enter the nesting area. I had a horse once. I think he did this, but he was a bit of a drunk.



This is where the previous Don Quixote of Chicken Farming had his entrance to his coop. It was just this one room. I am going to try and re-use the gate. Not sure, yet, how I am going to secure it against coons, but, I'll think of something.



Compare this to the above picture. this is just down and left of the image. This is what I was talking about with the dig-protection. It will be secured with wire and nails as well. This is the old wire from the previous coop. Rusty, and weak, but strong enough to stop a paw.



There are a few more places I need to work on to keep varmints out, get watering to be automatic, along with feed.

But, here's the best part. The wire was given to me by a buddy (Locksmith76) who lives nearby. Fuggit donated some materials (but haven't used them yet).

EDIT TO ADD PIC:



This is the 'old' hog pen that I used when I had Pickles. I have not torn it down, yet, because I keep thinking that there might be a way to incorporate it in to the new pen?

Ideas on that? Or just pull it down?

Everything was simply leftovers, gimmes, or re-used.

No money spent (so far)

TRG


Found a yard gate still in place, with hinges. At first I just wanted the hinges, but carried it back to see if it would work better. It did. A few minutes with a drill, a wrence and I had a new gate. Perfect fit, if I do say so myself:



I still had some gap at the top, but not very much. I added some more wire and cut some of the ends to be spikes to help deter a fat coon or possum from exploring the area too much.



I needed a way to close it and keep a coon or possum from wedging themselves through the gate gap. This show the 'give' in the gate with me pulling on it when I snapped the pic. I am not 100% pleased with the locking method, because human error might mean the chain was too loose.



I finished the dig barrier using the old chicken wire, doubled back on to itself and then wired and nailed in place. I found my electric fence tester, gate handles, but cannot locate the actual charger. Maybe the ex-wife took it withe her? I dunno.



I banged the sheet metal back out, and then cut an opening for the chickens. I need to dress up the opening, because there are sharp edges. I'll use some small pieces of scrap to frame in and sandwich the edges later.



Also added a walkway, and you cane see the outer wire in this pic for some perspective. Since it is a fully enclosed perimeter, I guess I won't need a door, but I put the entrance in this corner so I can add a closing mechanism later if needed that I can operate from outside the cage.



Now, it is water supply (thanks for the regulator idea, btw Feral) and then feed.

At some point I might even get some chickens.

TRG


Talked to my dad about the coop, he told me that I needed to make a roost. So... pics:



You'll also note that I moved the nesting boxes.

Amish Chicken Coop Video Tour

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Maria

I made a video of the inside and outside of our Amish Chicken Coop to better show its features. I love this coop; it’s the best we’ve ever had. No predator has ever been able to break in, the hens all stay warm and dry at night, and they actually use their nesting boxes. Happy chickens make for a happy backyard flock mama!

Video of an Amish Chicken Coop

Backyard Chicken Coop Pictures

The front exterior view of our Amish chicken coop, in the afternoon as the setting sun warms the front:


Close up of the nesting boxes, seen from the outside. Simply lifting the lid reveals the inside of the boxes — and hopefully, many warm, fresh eggs:

The lid over the nesting boxes is just heavy enough that the little ones can’t open it without assistance — which is good, since it’s on the outside of the pen and the hens might hop out if it’s left open long enough.
Here is the view from the back of the chicken coop and scratch yard:
Oops, looks like one of the kids got into the picture — that’s Patrick, my fun-loving 5-year-old. We’d just cleaned out the coop and put in fresh litter (pine shavings) and he decided to jump in there and check it out.
Here’s what a clean coop looks like on the inside:
We had not yet installed the extra roosting bars you see in the video, when this picture was taken.
Oh, and the best plans I’ve found for those wishing to build a similar coop are these saltbox-style coop plans on eBay. See photo —->

So there you have it  — a video and photo tour of our backyard chicken coop — I’d love to see pictures of your coop, please leave a comment below!

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GALLINAS INTRODUCCIÓN La alta mortalidad de pollitos, durante las primeras semanas de vida, es uno de los principales problemas que se tiene en la cría tradicional de gallinas. Los pollitos mueren por frío, golpes, daño de animales de monte; se pierden, se enferman por falta de vacunaciones debido a la carencia de infraestructura mínima. Hay un número reducido de gallinas, pollos, y poca cantidad de huevos para el consumo familiar o para la venta. Para evitar en parte, estos graves problemas, es necesario contar con las condiciones mínimas de infraestructura rural construyendo gallineros, dormideros, bebederos, comederos y nidales. En este manual sugerimos como construir este tipo de infraestructura con materiales existentes en la zona de influencia del proyecto, los cuales son económicos y facilitan la construcción. Con esto, los pequeños productores del campo, aumentarán la producción de huevos y pollos, lo cual significa que podrán consumir más carne y huevos con poca inversión.   GALLINEROS Consisten en pequeñas construcciones rústicas construidas de materiales económicos y que se caracterizan por ser muy sencillos y funcionales. El tipo de gallinero que conviene construir depende de los recursos naturales existentes en la zona, la cantidad de gallinas, clima del lugar y sistema de manejo. Ventajas de un gallinero • Hace posible los tratamientos preventivos y curativos (vacunaciones, desparasitaciones). Se controla mejor las gallinas que están incubando o empollando. Es más fácil recoger una mayor cantidad de huevos. Se controla mejor los pollitos en los primeros 20 a 30 días de vida. Se protege las aves adultas de las inclemencias del tiempo y depredadores nocturnos. Facilita la selección de animales para reproductores, venta o consumo. Se lleva registros Ubicación del gallinero En climas cálidos y templados, el gallinero debe tener una orientaci ó n en dirección este-oeste, con caída norte-sur; esto evita que los rayos del sol entren y calienten demasiado a los pollitos, que podrían sufrir pérdida de peso y en algunos casos la muerte. En climas cálidos, se debe escoger un lugar con buena ventilaci ó n y sombra para construir el gallinero; además, debe estar en un lugar elevado bien drenado para que no se inunde en época de lluvia. Techo Se puede hacer el techo de hoja de motacú o cusi, por que éste es fresco, económico y existe en la zona. También se puede utilizar la paja sujo. Para evitar que entre la lluvia por los costados, el gallinero debe tener un alero de un metro de largo. Pared Las paredes se deben hacer de 30 cm de alto,(no más), para evitar que los pollitos se salgan por debajo de la malla o entren animales depredadores al gallinero, también evita que los vientos fuertes golpeen y que entre el agua que salpica de los aleros; esta pared debe ser de estacas de palo, orillones, palos redondos largos, adobes o ladrillos, la parte superior de la pared se debe cubrir con malla de tumbado.

Piso Para evitar que se inunde o se encharque el gallinero, se debe hacer el piso de 20 a 30 cm., sobre el nivel del suelo. Para que el piso se mantenga seco, se debe poner una capa de plástico (ule), para luego poner otra capa de 10 a 15 cm de tierra, esto ayuda a que el piso siempre este seco. Cortinas Para controlar los vientos fuertes y las temperaturas bajas, en especial cuando hay pollitos es necesario poner cortinas en los costados o laterales, estas cortinas pueden ser hechas de bolsas quintaleras Tamaño El tamaño del gallinero va a depender mucho del número de gallinas con que se quiere establecer el gallinero, porque las gallinas solo permanecen encerradas por las noches y en el día están libres en el campo donde buscan su alimento complementario. Por ello sugerimos que para 60 gallinas es suficiente un gallinero de 3 X 4 mt. En lugares calurosos y húmedos, conviene tener más espacio para evitar la aglomeración o amontonamiento de las gallinas. Adem á s debemos colocar los nidales alejados de los dormideros para que no sean molestadas las gallinas que están empollando. TIPOS DE GALLINERO Tipo 1 Gallinero sencillo Este tipo de gallinero es completamente cerrado con malla de tumbado y cuya principal ventaja es de proteger contra el frío, el calor y los depredadores. Se tendr á buenos resultados en cría de las gallinas, pollitos y la producción de huevos, porque los animales duermen seguros y también la incubación se desarrolla en un lugar bien protegido, en el día los pollitos esán encerrado durante las tres primeras semanas de vida y los animales adultos están sueltos buscando su alimentación complementaria en el campo, todos los animales se soltarán en la mañana y el gallinero se usará para dormidero, postura, para darles la alimentación básica y hacer tratamientos preventivos y curativos. Tipo 2 Gallinero con corral Este es otro buen sistema para la cría de gallinas y pollitos, que consta de un galpón cerrado, que brinda protección contra el calor, la lluvia, el frío y de los depredadores, además tiene un corral abierto donde los pollitos se quedan a pastorear y no salen con sus madres, evitándose de esta manera pérdidas por extravío o por ataque de otros animales. El resto de las aves adultas salen al campo en busca de su alimento.

CONSTRUCCIÓN DEL GALLINERO

MATERIALES PARA CONSTRUIR UN GALLINERO Palos principales de 4.5 m de largo (cuchi, momoqui, tajibo, marmoscada, curupaú , melendre, moradillo, almendro, chonta y tataí maduro. Palos laterales de 3 m de largo (cuchi, momoqui, tajibo, marmoscada, curupaú , melendre, moradillo, almendro, chonta y tataí maduro) Palos travesanos 5.5 m de largo (aliso blanco y amarillo, ojoso, colorado, marmoscada, palo maría, verdolago, palo diablo o santo). Palos tijeras de 3.5 m de largo (aliso, ramo, sama, yesquero, picana, cucé , guayabochi, sumuqué , etc.). Malla de tumbado Clavos de (1 1/2" Y 2 1/2") Alambre de amarre Motac ú Paja Sujo

Gallinero tipo 1 con capacidad hasta 60 gallinas Materiales para el gallinero: 2 palos principales de 4.5 m de largo 6 palos laterales de 3 m de largo 3 palos travesanos de 5 m de largo 10 palos tijeras de 3 m de largo Motacú 150 hojas (3 rastradas) Clavos de 1 1/2 pulgadas 3 kg. Clavo de 21/2 pulgadas 2 kg Alambre de amarre 1 kg Malla de tumbado 1 rollo Estacas de 50 cm de largo para pared Las medidas recomendadas son las siguientes: 4 m de largo x 3 m de ancho 3.5 m de alto de cumbrera 2 m alto de costanera 1 m de alero (ambos lados) 30 cm de pared Puerta de 60 cm de ancho.

Gallinero tipo 1 con capacidad hasta 100 gallinas Materiales para el gallinero: • 3 palos principales de 4.5 m de largo 6 palos laterales de 3 m de largo 6 palos travesanos de 3.5 m de largo 14 palos tijeras de 3 m de largo Motacú 300 hojas (6 rastradas) Clavos de 1 1/2 pulgadas 4 kg. Clavo de 21/2 pulgadas 2 kg. Alambre de amarre 1 kg. Malla de tumbado 1 1/2 rollos Estacas de 50 cm de largo para pared. Las medidas recomendadas son las siguientes: 6 m de largo x 3.5 m de ancho 3.5 m de alto de cumbrera 2 m alto de costanera 1 m de alero (ambos lados) 30 cm de pared Puerta de 60 cm de ancho.

Gallinero tipo 2 con capacidad hasta 60 gallinas Materiales para el gallinero: 2 palos principales de 4.5 m de largo 6 palos laterales de 3 m de largo 3 palos travesanos de 5 m de largo 10 palos tijeras de 3 m de largo 10 postes para enmallado del corral de 1.7 m de largo Motacú 150 hojas (3 rastradas) Clavos de 1 1/2 pulgadas 3 kg. y de 21/2 pulgadas 2 kg. Alambre de amarre 1 kg. Malla de tumbado 2 rollos Estacas de 50 cm de largo para pared.

Las medidas recomendadas son las siguientes: • Gallinero 4 metros de largo por 3 metros de ancho 3.5 metros de alto la cumbrera 2 metros de alto laterales Pared lateral 30 cm de alto Inclinación del techo 1.5 metros Alero 1 metro ambos lados Corral 6 m de largo por 6 m de ancho De poste a poste para el corral 1.5 a 2 m de distancia. Gallinero tipo 2 con capacidad hasta 100 gallinas Materiales para el gallinero: 3 palos principales de 4.5 mt de largo 6 palos laterales de 3 m de largo 6 palos travesanos de 3.5 mt de largo 18 palos tijeras de 3 m de largo 8 postes para enmallado de 1.7 mt de largo Motacú 300 hojas (6 rastradas) Clavos de 1 1/2 pulgadas 4 kg. y de 21/2 pulgadas 2 kg. Alambre de amarre 2 kg. Malla de tumbado 2 rollos Estacas de 50 cm de largo para pared.

Las medidas recomendadas son las siguientes: Gallinero de 6 metros de largo por 3.5 mt de ancho 3.5 metros de alto la cumbrera 2 metros de alto laterales • Corral de 6 metros de largo por 3.5 mt de ancho Pared lateral 30 cm de alto Inclinación del techo 1.5 mt Alero 1 metro ambos lados Distancia entre postes de 1.5 a 2 mt.

ACCESORIOS PARA EL GALLINERO DORMIDEROS Son muy importantes y necesarios, porque a las gallinas les gusta dormir encima de los palos, si no hay dormideros las gallinas duermen en los nidos y los ensucian, además que molestan a las que están empollando. Los dormideros deben estar por lo menos a 30 cm por encima del suelo separados de 35 a 40 cm uno a otro. El espacio que se requiere para cada animal es de 25 cm. Estos deben estar en lugares separados de los nidales, para evitar p é rdidas en la postura y empolle.

Dormidero tipo escalera Es sencillo de construir y las gallinas se adaptan facilmente Materiales para el dormidero: 3 palos de 3 mt de largo para apoyo (picana, guayabochi, sama, yesquero, etc.). 5 palos de 3 mt de largo para dormidero de menor di á metro. Medio kilo de alambre de amarre Medio kilc de clavos de 2 1/2 pulgadas.

Dormidero tipo caballete Este dormidero también es sencillo, funcional y práctico. Materiales para el dormidero: 3 palos de 1 mt de largo para soporte. 1 palo de 3 mt de largo para dormidero medio kilo de alambre de amarre medio kilo de clavos de 2 1/2 pulgadas

Dormidero tipo parrilla También es sencillo y funcional. Materiales para el dormidero: 3 palos de 2 mt de largo para soporte. 3 palos de 2.5 mt de largo para apoyo 5 palos de 3 mt de largo para dormidero medio kilo de alambre de amarre medio kilo de clavos de 2 1/2 pulgadas.

BEBEDEROS Son muy necesarios, porque en ellos les damos agua limpia y fresca todo el tiempo, también en ellos hacemos los tratamientos preventivos y curativos. Un bebedero debe ser funcional, econ ó mico, de fácil manejo y con capacidad para 20 a 25 gallinas.

TIPO DE BEBEDEROS Un gal ó n con un plato Son muy sencillos y de fácil manejo  Materiales para el bebedero: Gal ó n redondo de 5 litros Un recipiente de mayor d á metro que el galón. Como construir Haga un hueco pequeño al borde de la parte anterior del gal ó n y posterior si tiene tapa. Luego llene el galón con agua y coloque el plato encima o abajo. Vuelque la lata junto con el plato, el hueco debe estar abajo. As í , siempre tendrán el plato lleno con agua limpia y fresca para tomar. Botella descartable sujeta en la pared o al poste Materiales para el bebedero: Botellas de 2 litros (Coca cola, Mendocina, etc) Un recipiente Como construir Se pone 2 abrazaderas en la pared o en un palo donde se sujetará la botella con el pico hacia abajo, donde se pone un recipiente de pl á stico sobre el cual cae el agua, de ese modo se mantiene el plato lleno todo el tiempo con agua limpia. Tubos PVC Materiales para el bebedero Un metro de tubo PVC de 5 pulgadas de di á metro Alambre de amarre. Como construir El tubo de 5 pulgadas de diámetro, se corta en forma de gaveta, con un alambre en medio, se debe colgar para evitar que se suban y ensucien el agua. Bambú Caña bambú cortada en forma de gaveta, este bebedero debe estar colgado para evitar que las gallinas ensucien el agua. Otros tipos de bebederos Llanta de goma Vasija de barro con una fuente Llanta de goma Vasija de barro con una fuente

COMEDEROS Es necesario tener suficientes comederos para que todas las gallinas puedan comer sin pelear. Para evitar que pisen el alimento, se debe diseñar comederos que cumplan este fin.   TIPO DE COMEDEROS Gavetas de madera u orillones Este tipo de comedero es muy fácil de construir y muy accesible al productor por el bajo costo y el material disponible en la zona. Materiales para el comedero: 3 orillones de un mt de largo por 20 cm de ancho 2 orillones de 30 cm de ambos lados Medio kilo de clavos de 2 1/2 pulgadas Un list ó n de un mt de largo Como construir: Clavar la base de ambos lados, los laterales se debe clavar con una inclinación de 5 cm., el listón se clava en medio en la parte superior Tubo PVC Materiales para el comedero: Un metro de tubo PVC de 5 pulgadas de diámetro Alambre de amarre Como construir: El un tubo de 5 pulgadas se corta en forma de gaveta, con un alambre en medio, se debe colgar para evitar que se suban y ensucien el alimento. Bamb ú Caña bambú cortada en forma de gaveta, se utiliza colgado para evitar que se ensucie el alimento. Llanta de goma Es una llanta cortada por la mitad, colgada para evitar que las gallinas ensucien el alimento.

NIDALES Los nidales tienen por objeto proporcionar a la gallina un lugar en penunbra y semioculto para que efect ú en la postura cómodamente. Estos deben ser fáciles de limpiar y desinfectar. Pueden ser construidos de orillones de madera, palos, barro, adobe y ladrillos, teniendo en cuenta siempre de los materiales disponibles en el lugar. Es conveniente tener un nido por cada 3 a 5 gallinas. El nido debe estar por lo menos 0.5 a 1 mt, sobre el nivel del suelo, para evitar el ataque de los depredadores. Hay que colocar los nidos en un lugar oscuro, con paja, chala de maíz, hojas de plátano, etc. El nido debe tener las siguientes medidas: 30 cm de ancho, 40 cm de profundidad y 30 cm de alto. TIPOS DE NIDALES Cajones de orillones de 2 pisos Son nidales de dos pisos construidos con orillones, cada piso puede tener de 3 a 5 nidos, son muy funcionales y además ocupan poco espacio. Materiales para el nidal: 3 orillones de 1.5 mt de largo por 40 cm de ancho 2 orillones de 70 cm de largo por 40 cm de ancho 8 orillones de 40 cm de largo por 30 cm de ancho 4 listones de 1 mt de largo para las patas 4 listones de 50 cm para soportes 2 list ó n delgado de 1.5 mt de largo para pisadera Medio kilo de clavos de 2 1/2 pulgadas. Como construir Se debe unir los 3 orillones de 1.5 mt, con los 2 orillones de 70 cm a cada lado, luego hacer las separaciones con los 8 orillones de 40 por 30 cm, unir los 4 listones de 1 mt a las 4 esquinas del nidal, dejando 50 cm libres para que quede el nidal a 50 cm de altura, unir los 4 listones de 50 cm uno a cada lado del nidal, dejando libre 20 cm y a nivel de cada piso y por ú ltimo poner las pisaderas. Cajones simples de orillones Son nidales simples de un solo piso sin tapa, pero con sus respectivas divisiones para cada nido. Materiales para el nidal: 1 orillon de 1.5 mt de largo por 40 cm de ancho 2 orillones de 1.5 mt de largo por 25 cm de ancho 6 orillones de 50 cm de largo por 40 cm de ancho 4 listones de 1 mt de largo para patas 2 listones de 50 cm de largo para soportes de pisadera 1 listón de 1.5 mt de largo para pisadera Medio kilo de clavos de 21/2 pulgadas Como construir La construcción es similar al nidal de dos pisos.

Nidales tipo chapapas Estos nidales son ubicados a nivel del techo sujetados por los travesanos

Materiales para el nidal: Orillones de 1.5 mt de largo para la base de 40 cm de ancho 2 orillones o palos de 1.5 mt de largo y 20 cm de ancho. 6 orillones de 40 cm de largo por 30 cm de ancho. Medio kilo de clavos de 2 1/2 pulgadas. Como construir La construcción de estos nidales es similar a los anteriores Arcadelt Pollaio per galline con ricovero in legno Codice Colore Griglia mm Dimensioni cm PPL00A55 25x25 300x100x150/100 Arcadelt  misura 300x100x150/100 cm. И composto da un recinto metallico da 100x200x100 cm, e da una casetta-nido rialzata a palafitta da 100x100x150 cm realizzata in compensato marino ad incollaggio fenolico trattato con impregnante antimuffa e antitarlo. La casetta и munita di tetto in pannello isotermico per il massimo comfort animale e di una scaletta attraverso la quale le galline raggiungono i nidi di deposizione uova ed i posatoi per il riposo notturno. Un’apertura sul retro della casetta consente l’ispezione dall’esterno e la raccolta delle uova. Il fondo della casetta-nido puт essere estratto per le operazioni di pulizia. Il recinto и totalmente chiuso con sistema di apertura doppia ed и realizzato in materiali zincati - non arrugginisce - e verniciati con polveri poliesteri atossiche resistenti all’esterno. Arcadelt и corredato di mangiatoia, foraggera e abbeveratoio automatico con serbatoio collegabile alla rete idrica La casetta dispone di un sistema di ricambio dell’aria per “convezione naturale” la cui regolazione и azionabile dall’esterno in funzione della stagione e della temperatura Al di sotto della casetta, al coperto, possono essere alloggiati abbeveratoi e mangiatoie per la verdura e la frutta. Tutte le aperture, comprese quelle per l'areazione naturale, protette con rete antipredazione  = Arcadelt и il pollaio adatto per gli allevamenti amatoriali di modeste entitа, spesso di     soggetti ornamentali e di pregio elevato = Arcadelt ha un'estetica gradevole ed accattivante e partecipa degnamente all'arredo degli     spazi verdi = Arcadelt и totalmente zincato e verniciato con polveri poliesteri atossiche termoindurenti.     La zincatura e la verniciatura gli consentono di mantenersi inalterato e di durare a lungo nel     tempo. Non arrugginisce e non si ossida = Arcadelt и fornito smontato con annesse istruzioni per un pratico montaggio       Vista dall'alto: Il tetto della casetta-nido и realizzato con pannello isotermico e dispone di appositi spioventi per la pioggia. Sul lato sinistro del recinto sono alloggiate mangiatoia, foraggera e abbeveratoio automatico, accessori inclusi nel pollaio     Vista laterale: Il recinto dispone di due aperture, una sul fronte ed una sul tetto, per permettere l'accesso di una persona nel pollaio senza la necessitа di doversi accucciare   Arcadelt casetta-nido: La casetta-nido rialzata a palafitta misura 100x100x150 cm ed и corredata di scaletta asportabile per l'accesso delle galline e di apposito sistema regolabile di ricircolo dell'aria. Fondo della casetta-nido estraibile a cassetto   Vista dall'alto (senza il tetto): si notino i tre nidi estraibili dall'esterno e i due posatoi. Le tre aperture visibili sulla sinistra in alto fanno parte del sistema di aerazione a convezione naturale, mentre l'apertura grande in basso и l'entrata per le galline     Vista laterale e posteriore: Nella parte posteriore del pollaio un pannello scorrevole permette l'accesso ai nidi dall'esterno per le operazioni di controllo e pulizia. Anche il fondo della casetta-nido puт essere estratto per provvedere alla pulizia

Итак, в готовом сарае я оделил угол выложив стену из того же селикатного кирпача. В результате получился курятник размером примерно 1,4х1,7 метра. Обратите внимание, что делать окно в стене я не стал, а облегчил себе задачу и оставил место под окно над дверь.

Курятник сооружен внутри готового сарая из силикатного кирпича

В двери сделал выпил, чтобы куры могли выходить днем в большое помещение.
Внутри курятника, на этом этапе, были только голые, неоштукатуренные стены. Собственно их и не надо штукатурить. На стены я прибил обрешетку используя обрезки бруса сечением 50х50мм.

Обрешетка для утеплителя из бруса 50х50 мм

После этого между обрешеткой был вложен пеноплатс толщиной 50мм.

Утепление курятника пенопластом толщиной 50 мм

Для резки пенопласта был использован монтажный нож. Желательно, чтобы не было больших зазоров между обрешеткой и пенопластом. Большие щели имеет смысл запенить монтажной пеной.
После того, как был уложени пенопласт, я прикрутил к обрещетке OSB. Обратите внимание, что узкие полосы ОСБ я прикрутил вдоль фунтамента, предоложив, чтобы в дальнейшем, не повредить облицвку во время чистки курятника.

Облицовка стен курятника OSB

Поскольку я не рискнул над дверью вствлять обычное стекло (чтобы не дай Бог оно не упало на голову), а куска оргстекла под рукой не оказалось, то мне ничего умнее не пришло в голову, чтобы «временно» закрыть проем двойным слоем толстого полиэтилена.

Полиэтилен вместо стекла в курятнике

После того, как были готовы стены, я приступил к изготовлению полов. Полы у курятнике должны быть деревянными, а не земляными или бетонными. В наличии была доска только толщиной 25 мм, поэтому я положил три лаги (чтобы полы не прогибались под тяжестью человека).

Лаги под полы курятника

Гнезда я слелал все из того же ОСБ использовав во время работы электрический лобзик.

Гнезда для кур из OSB

Сверху положил два листа резинового шифира, перед гнездами закрепил жердочку. Также сделал жердочку справа, ближе к потолку.
В качестве источника света и тепла использовал лампочку на 60 Вт закрытую плафоном (цена порядка 50-60 рублей).

Для освещения курятника используется лампа накаливания на 60 Вт

На момент написания статьи на улице мороз под 30 градусов, но пернатые исправно несутся.

В курятнике тепло даже в сильные морозы

Вывод: в данном курятнике не только можно жить, но и размножаться
Всем удачи!