How to Build a Chicken Coop That Lives Up to Its Name
Article by Beth O’Neil
Now that you are about to build a chicken coop, there are several things that you need to think about.
As you can imagine, there are more than a couple of types you can easily build yourself. But before you rush out and get the material ask yourself these questions:
How Many Chickens?
How many chicken do you plan on holding? If you’re going to build a chicken coop, you need to ask yourself this question first. This is a very important element of a chicken coop, and one that many beginners fail to answer.
The number of chickens is directly responsible for the size of the chicken coop. If you plan on raising 10 chickens, your coop would need to be at least 30 square feet. Each bird requires a minimum of 3 square feet of living space. It is always a good idea to build the chicken coop larger than you actually need. This allows you add more chickens in the future, but more importantly it gives your chickens more living space.
Failure to give the chickens enough space will result in poor egg production and produce other problems in the chicken coop.
The Two Types of Chicken Coops
There are two types of chicken coops for you to learn how to build. The first one is portable. There are several reasons why you might choose to build a portable chicken coop. One of them is ease of maintenance and cleaning. Another is the flexibility to take the chickens with you. If you plan to raise the chickens as pets, a portable chicken coop is a good option.
If you prefer durability, a transportable version might not be what you are looking for. In that case you would want to look at a fixed chicken coop. It provides you with a stable steadfast construction that both you and your chickens will appreciate.
Don’t worry, if you can build a portable chicken coop, you can build a fixed chicken coop just as easily.
The Protection Factor
This is also a very important part of learning how to build a chicken coop. And one that shouldn’t be overlooked. If you are building a chicken coop for the city, you will be up against just as many predators as in the country. Several common dangers are: dogs, cats, rats, badgers, foxes and coyotes.
Make sure to use a fencing that matches your needs, and meets the size requirements for your chicken coop.
And while I run the risk of sounding like a broken record, don’t neglect your chicken coops security. There is nothing more heartbreaking than looking your children in the eyes and explaining to them that a predator dug under or broke through the fence and killed the chickens.
Looks Matter
Don’t neglect the appearance of your chicken coop. Anyone can find out how to build a chicken coop, but there is more to it than that. And it is common that people don’t put enough effort into its visual aspect.
You need to build a pleasant looking home for your feathered pets or run the risk of ruffling some feathers with the neighbors. Of course you don’t want that, nobody likes an eye sore, but with a little effort your chicken coop can become the envy of the neighborhood.
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