Thursday, March 4, 2010

Building Chicken Coops Can Be So Simple with the Right Plans

If you think building chicken coops is too much of a hassle, think again. Building your own chicken coop can be an easy task if you have good plans. Most good plans only require tools you probably already have and materials that can be obtained in your local area. Most premade coops will cost at least $500 and you'll probably have to pay more to transport the coop to your backyard.

Before you start building chicken coops, you should take a few things into consideration. First, you should have a plan on paper. You should have an idea how you would like to design your chicken coop. What size coop do you need? What color would you like to paint it? You also need to consider your neighborhood. Will your design be a distraction to your neighbors?

Another consideration before building chicken coops is the cleaning and maintenance. The building materials should be easy to clean to prevent the spread of disease among your chicken. The design should allow to you to access all the areas that need cleaning and maintenance. It is advised that the coop should be elevated to protect it from damp soil.

Your chicken coop should protect from all the weather elements. If you live in an area with hot summers and cold winters, your design should address these climate changes. The window and doors should be able to open and close. You can also position the coop to allow heating and natural light from the sun.

Many people have had success building chicken coops when equipped with good chicken pen plans. With careful planning, you can build a coop that will protect your chickens from the elements and keep them comfortable in the changing climates.

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