Simple Chicken Coops Can Be Made With Ease

There are simple chicken coops that you can construct yourself. If you are searching for plans and tips for building your own chicken coop, they can be readily found on the web.

Before starting work building your diy simple chicken coop, have a read through these pointers:

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1. The plans you would make us of to make your coop should be easy to follow and should fit your location and the number of chickens you will raise.

2. When you build your coop, pay attention to details that will help protect your flock from predators. Don’t overlook the possibility that natural predators could burrow under the ground to get to your chickens, so ensure the base is some way under the ground.

3. To make it easier for you to clean up litter, put a plastic “catcher” under the floor (if the coop is elevated) to catch droppings. Simply remove the “catcher” when it’s time to do the routine litter cleaning.

4. Consider the environmental conditions when you build your chicken coop. If you reside in a place that has extreme weather conditions, it may be prudent to opt for a portable chicken coop that you can move for additional shelter or shade and so forth.

5. When constructing your chicken coop it’s important to make sure it can be thoroughly cleaned with ease. One way of doing this is to build the floor slightly sloped. By doing this you could clean up any dirt using a water hose so that it’s conveniently at the bottom.

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6. Situate your chicken coop so that the sun on it is taken into account. If you place the coop so that it is situated in the sunshine during the morning, this will dry out any dampness that could potentially cause sickness.

7. In order to ensure the hens lay the optimum number of eggs, ensure inside the coop is comfortable. I recommend one nest for every three chickens as a good number. Place the nesting boxes on the darkest part of the coop since hens don’t like laying eggs in the light.

8. Don’t forget to put a light on the coop. Even as little as one bulb can be sufficient for a simple chicken coop. It can be placed at the area where chickens feed. It also comes in handy for providing heat during a cold winter.

9. Place the chicken coop in an area where it can be viewed from your house. If you are in the kitchen, you should be able to view the chicken coop when you look outside. This means you can also keep an eye on your chickens without having to leave your home every time you wish to do so.

Above are nine pointers for making simple chicken coops; here’s the tenth: Get working.

That’s not everything though, there is also more tips I’d like to share with you at Building Small Chicken Coops