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Make Building Chicken Coops A Great Success
Building Chicken Coops can be a tough task when you have large numbers of chickens to take care of, you’re not the world’s best carpenter or you don’t have a great set of plans
Most premade chicken coops can be pricey costing well over $1,000.00 and may not include all the features you want, such as a run and grazing yard.
However, you no longer need to fret about being able to afford a chicken coop that falls short of your expectations. This is why many people find themselves building chicken coops that are customized to meet their own needs.
It is a cost effective way of getting what you want, without compromising your expectations or your wallet. If youre looking to build a very basic “hen house”, you will need to remember a few things. Chickens need space to nest and live comfortably. Hen’s lay best when they have at least 4 square feet of area for grazing and nesting plus a run.
While you may want to keep cost to a minimum, remember that chickens also need light. Again for hens to produce the best eggs, they need 14 hours of sunlight daily. This is why you may want to consider installing windows. Put in sliders .That way the hens won’t nest on the window. This is an added expense, of course, but in the long run it will make for happy chickens and higher quality food. The light will also encourage your chickens to move about and mate.
In cold weather conditions, a light helps to warm the coop. I suggest installing a light high in the ceiling of your coop. This will also help on those overcast or rainy days.
Drafts, if cold enough, can kill chickens. That is why they are best avoided. Caulk any cracks that you find and it’s a great idea to insulate the roof.
Even if you want to impress the neighbors with your knack for craftsmanship, remember that a “chicken hen house” does not have to look fancy to be effective. Rather than planning to put bells and whistles on your coop, start very basic at first, but do plan to have your hen house fit in with its surroundings and your neighborhood. You don’t want to upset your neighbors.
A lot of planning goes into building chicken coops. You can save yourself a lot of time and trouble by selecting a great set of plans that are complete, use simple construction techniques and are easy for you to understand. To learn more about a great guide I found click BUILDING CHICKEN COOPS.
Have fun and enjoy your new hobby. Jerry, the Organic Rancher
Make Building Chicken Coops A Great Success
