4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[jackian]

I have had my Solway coup now for 2 years with never a problem but cleaning out the coup this morning realised on the inside of the roof was a fair bit of condensation .

There is of course ventilation so what can I do to help avoid this? Any suggestions on bedding that would help instead of wood chippongs?

It does not seem to be on the inside of the nest boxes is this why they are all snuggled up in there at night?

One of my girls likes sleeping in the little plastic dog kennel and there is none in there .

 

Jackie x

[Beantree]

Wipe it over with kitchen roll every morning if you can Jackian, as it can lead to mould growth and respiratory issues. The problem gets worse when the birds go to bed wet, so it's important to have a covered run. We switch from wood shavings to Aubiose in Winter, which is much drier, but too dusty to use in Summer.

 

This is a very common problem in Winter, just good you've spotted it. We have the same on the plywood roof panels of some coops. We gloss paint them now so they can be wiped over.

[Eggasperated]

My Solway was exactly the same in winter, I solved it by covering it with an old Duvet and a thick plastic sheet on top of that fixed down with Bungee cords. Bit of a faff but I hated the condensation in the house and usually had old duvets anyway.

[jackian]

Thank you both for your replies,

 

I have wiped it all out twice yesterday and last night I put a duvet over the top . It does not seem quite so bad but I will keep on as suggested by you both . I will put plastic over the top today.

 

This is the first problem I have had with it in two years .The reason I got it was my wooden one had red mite .. damp V red mite . I would rather have the damp I think although I know it can be harmful.

 

Jackie x