Chicken Coop / June 9, 2018 / Maryellen.
If you want to learn how to build a chicken coop so it will meet expectations and needs of your chickens this article is for you. Chickens arent choosy animals but they require few things in their life to stay happy health and lay eggs regularly. However this article isnt only about convenience of your chickens by following tips I share below you will be building a chicken coop that is easier and faster to clean as well as keep in good condition. Chicken are very dependent on light when it comes to their life cycle. They go to sleep when it is getting dark and wake up with sunrise. That is why you have to build windows in your chicken coop that will supply a lot of light.
In past times chickens used to live in barns stables and even on peoples balconies. In our modern times we have farming law in place that sets the basic chicken keeping standards including the basics that their home needs to provide. Anyone who has built a coop or kept chickens in the past knows the risk of chickens rejecting the coop if they do not like it or becoming ill and even dying if the coop fails to meet the basic health requirements. For example the coop that retains moist and gives way to air-borne mould is the source of ongoing respiratory problems that may even kill the chickens. Prior to building the coop think of incorporating the following elementary requirements: natural light ventilation insulation electricity suitable floor and floor covering and so on.
Chicken feeders and waterers should be placed where your flock will have easy access to them. However you have to becareful where you place them because chickens like to make a mess of everything they eat due to their chicken scratching instincts. Im sure you dont want to see your chicken feed mix all over the coop floors so to avoid this place the chicken feeders at the height of the chickens back. This way they will have to stretch their necks up to eat but wont reach the feeders with their feet. Same goes for the waterers. Just make sure to keep the waterers full of fresh clean water throughout the day. There you have it folks. 6 quick and easy strategies that will show you how to build a chicken coop fast and efficiently. Whether youre building a large scale chicken coop or a small one these tips should get you moving in the right direction.
Proper ventilation and lighting is also a must when building a chicken coop. Chickens need a fresh supply of air to keep carbon dioxide and moisture from building up in the coop. The walls of the coop need to be insulated during cold winter months. The coop also needs to be lit up well in order to keep the coop warm; this in fact aids the chickens in the coop in laying more eggs throughout the year. Last but not least the coop needs to have adequate water and food supplies that are easily accessible to the chickens in it. Feeders should be placed above the ground to prevent chickens from making a mess. It is a must to constantly supply fresh food and water for the chickens and to sanitize the coop to prevent food build up. In conclusion people who wish to supply their families with a constant supply of meat and eggs as well as having garden fertilizer may very well be interested in learning how to build chicken coops. This is not hard to do and the steps involved include having a basic design/implementation plan for the coop; having the correct materials and maintenance for the coops construction; ensuring that the construction coop is protected from environmental constraints; making sure that the coop has proper ventilation and lighting; and thinking about water and food for the chickens who will be housed in the coop.
It is a big mistake to simply go with a vision you have in mind. Very closely related to the planning aspect is making sure you have a clear design for your coop. Draw plans for both the inside and the outside. It doesnt matter if you are not a professional it is just important to have direction when you are building. Be sure to also sketch and plan the various angles of your coop. The sides bottom and top. If you are a novice carpenter and it is your first time building a backyard chicken coop keep it simple. As your flock of chickens grows and you learn more about how chicken behave and what works for your space you can always go back and redesign and improve your coop. Stay organized. Before you begin construction on your chicken coop gather all of the materials you will need. this will save you time energy and the frustration. Of course the amount of materials you will need will vary with your design. However most coops will require: wood chicken wire or fence wire insulation nails screws saws various tools and a hammer.
Intellectual Property Protection - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
© 2019 Bonaveo. All rights reserved.