Choosing What Type of Coop You Require

Probably one of the decisions you’re struggling with right now at this point is determining which type of chicken coop you need. There are a variety of different chicken coops that you can build, but understanding which one is going to best fit your needs is important for getting optimal results. If you spend the money on a chicken house, it only makes sense that it needs to match your individual needs, so getting started on the right foot is important.

There are some main factors that you should take into consideration before deciding what type of chicken coop to build. The following guidelines will lead you down the right path to choosing wisely and being fully satisfied with your new chicken coop once it’s built.

Size

Possibly one of the most important factors that will need to be looked at is the size of chicken coop you want to build. There’s small, medium, and large plans for the chicken coops, each which accommodates a certain number of chickens.

The biggest mistake you can make is trying to cram too many chickens into your coop. Because each chicken requires so much area to feel comfortable and lay eggs properly, you’ll really want to make sure you’re choosing your size wisely.

It’s always better to error on the size of being too big than being too small, plus then you can always add more birds to the chicken coop if you want later on.

Portable Versus Fixed

The next question you should ask yourself is whether you want your chicken coop to be portable or if you preferred one that’s fixed instead. Portable chicken coops give you the advantage of being able to move it around to wherever you are, so if you’re someone who likes to keep the chickens as pets, this makes for a very attractive option.

Also, having a mobile chicken coop allows for easier maintenance since you can simply move the chicken coop to wherever you need to clean it.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for something with a little more structural integrity than you’ll likely be better off choosing a fixed chicken house since these will be built sturdier so that they are able to withstand wear and tear.

Protection

Factor in protection from predators as you make your decision what type of chicken coop to make as well. Ideally you should have a very solid fencing system to keep all varieties of predators out. This will have to be built to match the size of the coop you’re building as well.

Appearance

Finally, think about the overall appearance of what you want your chicken coop to look like. There are a number of different ways you can build the chicken coop which will impact the overall design of the chicken coop. This will also likely influence the cost of the building process, so it’s something to think about and work within your budget.

There are definitely cheaper methods to build your chicken coop so understanding the different things that will influence the cost is the first step to making a smart decision.

So, be sure you’re factoring these points in as you decide which type of chicken coop you wish to build. Getting the information up front before you start to build will help save you hundreds of dollars over the long run.

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Building a chicken coop can be easy if you have all the materials you need in front of you, and of course some straightforward plans to follow. Here's how I built mine.

The chicks were due to arrive on Monday morning, so I headed out to the hardware store on Saturday with my kids to purchase a chicken coop. We looked around the store for a design we liked.

Chicken coops come in many shapes and sizes, so we settled on a simple triangular one with a run attached. When I turned over the price tag and saw that it cost $500, I just couldn't believe my eyes.

We couldn't afford to spend that kind of money. I figured I'd have to spend $200 at the most. My kids were disappointed that we didn't go home with a chicken coop there and then, but they understood that we were not made of money. Nevertheless, the chickens would have to live somewhere.

That's when my wife suggested building a chicken coop. I have done some basic carpentry before, and the design we'd chosen at the store was not a complicated one. I went into my tool shed to see what I could find.

I already had the tools required: a hammer, saw, screwdriver and some nails and screws. All I would need to buy was some wood and chicken wire. Maybe some hinges so that I could make a latched lid for getting to the eggs. By now I was quite excited about the project.

After rooting around in my shed, I went online to get more information about building a chicken coop. While searching I found lots of useful stuff about chicken welfare and how to get them to lay the most eggs. I guess this is all stuff I need to know now I am a chicken farmer!

The plans and designs I found varied in quality, but eventually I found some with pictures of what the coop should look like at the end of the process. With my plans downloaded, I felt confident about building my own chicken coop.

This time, I was really pleased when I saw the price tags of the things I needed from the hardware store. The wood and chicken wire came to less than $100. I had enough left over to purchase some hinges too.

When I got home I set out everything on the grass in the garden. My kids said that I had it all organised like a military operation. I know I was only building a chicken coop, but you can never plan these things enough!

First it was time to cut the lumber to size. I measured the wood with a measuring tape and marked where it needed to be cut. Then with a simple saw, I made the wood the right size.

Next I needed to fix the planks of wood together according to the plans. Before my eyes a chicken house started to take shape.

The chicken wire run was the next step. My kids helped me stretch the chicken wire around the run, to keep out foxes.

I was pleased with the design I had chosen because it meant that we could move the coop around the garden to give the chickens access to different environments. This also means that no single piece of garden will be ruined by their pooping and scratching!

Building a chicken coop was much easier than I thought. Having good quality plans is the key. Happy building!

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