Chicken Hutch / June 4, 2018 / Maryellen
Using a ramp connect the second floor roost to the first floor play and exercise area. Having a large chicken coop also helps your hens get a bit more exercise. This is going to be especially helpful in the winter months when they need to keep their body temperature up. And speaking of winter months dont forget that having a large coop also means that youll have to get extra insulation during the cold season. And its not just your chickens you will also reap the benefits from the extra space that a large coop provides. Cleaning for example will be much easier. You can just take a shovel and scoop out all the dirt in the run without always having your face two inches away from chicken poop. This is also good news for those that have back or knee problems because they wouldnt have to crouch down every time they clean the coop. Also if in the future you would like to turn your hobby into a small business having a large chicken coop will make expansion easier. Just make a note of the rules in your city (or apartment building) as to how many chickens is an individual allowed to keep.
Though the simpler the chicken coop is the more beautiful it can be. Just a tip you must think about a style that is unique something that its purpose is not only a shelter for chicken. Aside from its aesthetic appeal it is necessary to consider the functionality of the coop. It must hold firmly feeds and water catcher. If coop are for layers then consider making some strategic design to care for eggs and newly hatched chicks. Eggs should be caught by firm yet soft materials and let it roll to the basket. Another thing you must should the portability of the coop. What if it rains hard? Hence coop can be portable to protect the chicken against the unfavorable weather outside. Therefore consider buying lighter materials and make a portable chicken coop plan. Making a chicken coop plan is as exciting as the moment of starting the project. But it needs several things to consider coming up with a good plan - stylish yet functional. So be certain that chicken coop is nearly perfect concerning the two important characteristics of a coop. Coop plan can make or break the budget but what is important is the functionality of these coop houses.
This is the best option if you are just beginning to start raising chicken. Most of the time breeders start with a small number of chickens and eventually it grows from there. Most of the time they would want to test the water first before embarking into it for good. A portable coop is a good option because you can easily remove it if you dont want to continue raising chickens. It is also quite easy to build and will not cost much. There are design plans included in the set. You can also find designs in the Internet for a more customized coop for your chickens. Portable coops do not require too much space and they are light enough to be transferred from one place to another. The owner can move it to a higher place if he wants to protect his chickens from wet grounds or even put it out on the ground if he wants the chickens to catch a bit of sunlight.
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