Chickens don't smell bad any more than other pets do. A properly clean chicken coop has no objectionable odors. While it's certainly true that if your chicken coop is seldom or never cleaned, it will begin to smell, the same is true of a cat box that is never cleaned, or a dog kennel that is never cleaned.
How do you keep a chicken coop from smelling?
Keep Your Chicken Coop Smelling Fresh with These 5 Tips
- Water and moisture are not your friend. ...
- Install a box fan to keep air circulating. ...
- Use fresh herbs and rose petals if you have them, in the nesting boxes and in the sleeping areas. ...
- Every few days or once a week, clean out any bedding that is soiled or damp.
Do chicken coops attract rats?
Do Chickens attract rats? Rats are not attracted to chickens. However, they are attracted to chicken feed, and love stealing a freshly laid egg. ... A well-designed coop, good food storage, and rat-proof feeders can all make your chickens home a place that is not attractive to rats.
