Building a Chicken Coop
Building a Chicken Coop
Building chicken coops can become a costly project if you don’t plan out the process properly. So what are the proper tools you ask? A Plan! A proper plan is the main tool you are going to need when it comes to building a chicken coop. Building chicken coops does not require fancy, expensive tools or elaborate plans. Empting yoru pocket book and filling up your garage with a bunch of new tools does not have to be part of the plan. A plan is what you need and a plan is what will help you in the long run have a very productive coop. Building a Chicken coop has been done, and it’s been done well and very effectively without breaking the bank or your back!
SO WHAT DOES A GOOD SET OF PLANS ENTAIL?
Things you should look for or consider before beginning building a chicken coop.
Layout: A coop that will last for a long, long time and is fully functional without having to drop money and time into for repairs will have a good design. Consider things like:
How will you clean your coop? Slope the floors for an effortless clean up.
Door & Window placement.
Did you choose the proper location in your yard for you coop?
Protection: Protection is a must when building chicken coops. How will you protect your coop from predators? Do not take this key fact lightly, you wouldn’t want to loose your new pets to a coyote or raccoon, would you?
Ventilation: The goal is for farm fresh, healthier eggs, right? Then ventilation is key! With the proper ventilation, not only your chickens will be happier and healthier but you will most certainly be happier!
Light Source: A good lighting source will not only benefit your chicken health, but will also be an added benefit to keeping your flock protected from predators too.
Looks: Maybe you don’t really care what your coop looks like, and maybe that’s perfectly fine for your area, but if you have neighbors is very nice to take them into consideration. They are more likely to enjoy the structure if it’s pleasant to look at. This does not mean building the Mansion of all chicken coops in your backyard, but a simply paint job may be enough to do the trick.
If you have taken these things into consideration, know what your action plan is, you have done enough research to design the best, most effective chicken coop, then you are on the right track to an egg-travagant new adventure!
If you’re still in need of a little bit more information before you begin, try visiting Building a Chicken Coop for more detailed information and some great design tips. And don’t be embarrassed, even men need direction sometimes! Trust me, you will be happier in the end and so will your precious chickens!