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.
1 Vitamin D is so important, itâs one of my top six biohacks. 2  Testosterone and estrogen levels donât just affect sex drive; they also have huge impacts on your mood. Low testosterone can cause depression, anxiety, and irritability. Similarly, estrogen helps boost serotonin and GABA, critical neurotransmitters, which help keep you calm and happy. Vitamin D also has other, more direct, effects on your mood. Vitamin D activates the genes that release dopamine and serotonin.