Chickens are wonderful creatures and we can fully understand the reason behind someone wanting to own them. You can get some prize winning chicken e.g. silkies, so you can show them off at the county fair. You can also get some regular hens that will give you good eggs each day. No matter what you do, you will need to learn how to build a chicken coop. That chicken coop will be the chickens home. It is highly recommended to make your chicken coop as safe as possible to protect your chicken. We are going to give you some tips on building a chicken coop. Take note that we have already built two coops on our land, so this is not coming from someone who does not have knowledge.

One first important step is to decide which size your chicken coop should have. For whatever reason a lot of people say that a big chicken coop is better. In case you will have to carry your chicken aroun, then of course building a big chicken coop is not a good idea.

Those big ones are not harder to build. However, with the bigger ones, you will not be able to use your workshop. Keep in mind that your chicken need enough space in order to be relaxed and healthy, so you should have about four square feet per chicken. For instance, if you have four chickens, then they will need to have sixteen square feet.

As you are positioning the coop, you need to make sure you place it where the sunlight is the best during the early mornings.

Chicken are very smart and interestign animals as they know that when the sun goes down then it is time for the chicken to lay. Whenever those birds get enough sunlight, they could lay up to five eggs each week.

As for the materials list for building a chicken coop, you will not need a lot. Yes, you will need some wood for the frame as well as the nesting area. You will also need some wire mesh in order to close them in and don’t forget about the nails.

If you are on a tight budget, then you could always use treated pine or hardwood. When it comes to the materials you need, it all depends on what you prefer.

If you are building a big coop, then you will definitely need to build it on site as it will not be easy to transport. In fact, when it comes to do it yourself projects, it is best if you build it on site. When it comes to lifting the walls up and nailing them on the coop you may need someone to assist you. You may also need some assistant on the roof part. If you want to go all out, you could always add some shingles on the house in order to make it last longer. Take note that you will be able to make adjustments to it when you are all done. You will also need to make sure the chickens are secure in their house as they have many predators. Now that you know how to build a chicken coop, it’s time to start making those plans.

For a step by step guide on how to build a chicken coop visit Chicken Coop Plans

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