How Avian Flu will Change Chicken Coop and Run Design in 2025

You can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/wineberryhill Are you wondering how avian flu (H5N1) might affect your backyard chicken coop and run? In this video, I’m sharing the latest updates on my own coop remodel, inspired by the growing concerns around avian flu. From covering the run and removing bird feeders, to adding linoleum flooring for easier cleaning, I’ll walk you through each biosecurity step I’m taking. Whether you believe avian flu is overhyped or a genuine threat, my goal is to offer practical ideas to protect your flock and bring you peace of mind. Let’s dive into the changes, improvements, and the reasons behind them! I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment and let me know how you’re approaching coop design in light of bird flu concerns. And don’t forget to subscribe if you want to follow along with more chicken-keeping tips, homesteading projects, and all things backyard farming. 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Design choices to reduce sickness in chickens 02:20 Why you need a bigger chicken run 02:40 Why chicken runs need a hard cover 03:10 Why you need tighter chicken coops 03:48 Why you need better chicken dust baths 04:15 Why a coop needs a quarantine zone 05:28 Why a chicken coop needs wall to wall linoleum 07:05 Prevent wild birds from infecting your chickens 07:30 Remove all bird houses and feeders near chickens 08:00 Conclusion Join my channel to get member only content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp5_UYDDAKPz7g-EiYrGITw/join