Chicken Hutch / June 6, 2018 / Maryellen
How many chickens will inhabit the coop? What size are the chickens large standards or bantams? How many nests will you provide the hens with? How many feeders and waterers will you have available? How many windows will your chicken coop require to give enough sunlight to your flock? Will you be constructing a chicken run with easy access into and out of the coop? You see there are various questions that need to be answered before you build a backyard chicken coop because you may find out too late that the coop you built was not sufficient enough to keep your chickens happy and safe. Once you have answered all your pre-building questions the next step is to choose a terrain where you will build a backyard chicken coop in. It is very important that you choose an area that is wide enough for your coop to fit with plenty of space around it for a chicken run or for you to maneuver around. You do not want to build a coop where you do not have easy access around its perimeter. Try to choose a terrain where it receives direct sunlight and far from heavy bushes or weeds where snakes rodents and other predators may reside in.
Still there are several factors that need to be considered including size style and usage. How many chickens do you have? Will you need some spaces for the hens to lay eggs or the roosters to nest? Would you prefer a chicken coop that takes on the appearance of a barn or would you rather choose the plain design of wood? These choices are up to you but if youre intending to build your own portable chicken coop remember that the appearance wont be especially nice unless you choose to add more spice to it. If youre looking to build your own portable chicken coop then you have two options: use a previously created plan or design your own. However unless youre an experienced carpenter or familiar with chicken tractor plans its probably not the best idea to do so. Still keep several important details in mind when youre looking for the perfect chicken tractor.
It is now time to build a backyard chicken coop. You have done all your planning ahead of time. You have chosen a terrain convenient to maneuver around with excellent sunlight and free from predators. You have sketched out your chicken coop design on paper and you have gathered all your materials. Now all you have to do is put it together. Some things to remember: Provide plenty of ventilation through screened windows bury your outside chicken wire along the coops borders about a foot deep to prevent predators from digging in and if you live in cold climates make sure to properly insulate the roof and insides of the coop. I hope these 5 steps will help you build a backyard chicken coop with greater ease and success. However these are only a few guidelines and there is so much more information you should learn before you actually build a backyard chicken coop.
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