Chicken Coop For Sale – 3 Tips to Help You Find a Chicken Coop For Sale
Article by John O’Toole
Are you interested in raising your own chickens? After taking into consideration what you need to do to prepare for this, you realise that you need somewhere for the chickens to roost. Purchasing a chicken coop is a great option if you do not have the time or energy required for building your own.
This somewhat simple task of buying a coop can become daunting though, as there are many types and styles of chicken coops available.
There are 3 main factors which need to be considered when buying a chicken coop.
Listed below are 3 such factors which should help in making the decision.
1. Size – Does the Coop Fit?
Before buying a coop, you need to make sure that you have a sufficient amount of space in your backyard for said coop. Take measurements of your yard, accounting for other outdoor activities. This task helps to avoid the purchase of an expensive coop which might not even fit in your yard.
2. What About Safety?
Built-in safety mechanisms are a must if you live in an area known to have predators. These include windows and doors that function properly. A wired fence built around the coop is also ideal, for added protection.
3. Is Ventilation an Issue?
Proper ventilation is essential when buying a chicken coop. Without proper ventilation, there can be a build-up of carbon dioxide and ammonia which can damage the health of your chickens and evidently influence the quality of your chicken’s eggs. Also, if the coop is made from wood and is without proper ventilation, the coop will rot from moisture.
There are a variety of chicken coops for sale through the internet or from local sellers. Before purchasing, make sure to take into account the above factors, and your chickens should be healthy and happy in their environment.
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About the Author
John O’Toole is a smallholder on the west coast of Ireland..who is a prizewinning chicken breeder and has practiced self sufficiency long before it became popular.
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