Bantams, being smaller, donât need as much space per bird. This is one reason they are popular in backyard flocks. 2 square feet per bird is adequate if they are allowed daytime forage, so a 4â² by 8â² coop could house 16 bantams. We recommend a minimum of 5 square feet per bantam if they are kept confined, so a 5â² by 10â² coop could contain 10 bantams. For more information about raising chickens, see Storeyâs Guide to Raising Chickens.
Vitamin D deficiency may cause low moods and muscle weakness -- symptoms that may also stem from depression and anxiety. Since vitamin D helps regulate your blood pressure, consuming too little may increase your risk for high blood pressure -- a condition also associated with anxiety.
In fact, according to a 2009 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, as many as three-quarters of U.S. teens and adults are deficient. Last year Canadian researchers performed a systematic review and analysis of 14 studies that revealed a close association between vitamin D levels and depression. Researchers found that low levels of vitamin D corresponded to depression and increased odds for depression.