Chicken Coop / June 5, 2018 / Maryellen
Once you have decided on the size coop that you are going to build you should then decide whether you want a portable chicken coop or if you would prefer a static ark. Portable chicken coops gives you the flexibility of being able to move it around to wherever you want to locate it. This can be good for people keeping chickens behind a fence to protect from predators. The fenced in perimeter area around the chicken coop will get worn to bare earth quite quickly as hens will eat much of the vegetation in the fenced area. Therefore being able to move your chicken coops around would be an advantage here. Also a portable coop can be easier to clean depending on the flexibility of the water source you will be using for its cleaning.
Choose the site best for your coop. The site needs to be well drained-you dont want your chickens standing in mud! Expose the coop to the south to provide good sun. Keep in mind the prevailing weather patterns in your area. Face the door so the coop is protected from the rain and wind. Complement your home and yard with the right chicken coop design. Matching the design of the coop to your house or neighborhood makes it pleasing to look at and promotes backyard chickens to your neighbors. Remodel an existing structure into a coop. You can turn a garden shed a playhouse the kids outgrew or another outdoor structure into a chicken coop with a little creativity tools and materials. You can even turn a corner of your garage into a chicken house and build a run outside.
If they will try to go from the top you should cover the top of your chicken run with a fence. If you are dealing with really big animals that may try to destroy the fence of your run or chicken coop overall use the most durable materials you can find. If you think they will try to dig their way to your chicken house make sure you dig the fence at least a foot into the ground. In addition to these tips you should also remember to tweak the weakest link of nearly all chicken coops and runs doors. Try to find ones that have a tight fit multiple latches and overall there is no way to get in for unwanted animals. As you can see learning how to build a chicken coop requires a lot of time and experience on your part. That is why you shouldnt rush in to the building. Dont hope you will combat all the obstacles along the way. It is plain stupid and you will have to spend more time doing necessary modifications then you would spend on the entire construction only if you would invest more time into crucial preparations. So spend some more time learning how to build a chicken coop and plan your chicken house with confidence.
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