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Roof Covered With Aluminized Mylar
I built a 'chicken tractor' and didn't want to put shingles on the roof due to the added weight. My solution was to cover the roof with aluminized Mylar, which is waterproof and reflects heat. It has held up well for several months, but time will tell how long it can hold up in the Florida sun. The chickens seem to enj
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Roof Covered With Aluminized Mylar LIVESTOCK Poultry 33-5-41 I built a ęchicken tractor' and didn't want to put shingles on the roof due to the added weight. My solution was to cover the roof with aluminized Mylar, which is waterproof and reflects heat. It has held up well for several months, but time will tell how long it can hold up in the Florida sun. The chickens seem to enjoy the cool escape.
I wanted to line the nest boxes in the coop with something I could easily clean and reuse, so I cut strips of aluminum-lined bubble insulation for each box. The material is easy to remove and hose off, and forms a soft surface for the hens to lay eggs. (Harry R. Mulhearn, 1516 Cardinal Lane, Monticello, Florida 32344 harrymulhearn@yahoo.com)
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