Do You Know How To Build A Chicken Coop

If you think you merely need to throw up four walls and a roof, enclose it in a fence and you have a chicken coop, we need to talk.

It isn't hard to build a chicken coop, but there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.

The first one is to have a clear idea how many chickens you're building your chicken coop for. Did you know that you need at least three square feet of space for a chicken to feel comfortable? More living space is always better but never go below that figure. This will ensure that your chickens are happy and healthy.

Remember, you can never build a chick coop too big for your chickens, if you do you can always add more. Building one that is too small can be a problem.

The reason you don't want to squeeze too many chickens into a coop is because it will effect their ability to lay eggs. It will also cause social problems when the chickens begin to compete for space in the coop.

Another aspect that is very important when you are learning how to build a chicken coop is realizing how important protection is.

Many people that are new to raising chicken will have to learn the hard way how relentless other animals will be when they smell an easy meal.

There are many predators that will be hungry for your feathered friends. They will dig under the fence and try anything else they think will help them get into your hen house - And if you fail to take the necessary steps to keep them safe, you will wake up one morning to a depressing sight.

Predators include the neighborhood cats and dogs, but this can also include rats, badgers, foxes and coyotes. There may be other predators depending on where you live, so you need to keep that in mind when you are learning how to build a chicken coop.

The appearance of your chicken coop is as important as all of the other elements. If your chicken coop turns into an eye sore, you are running the risk of turning once cordial neighbors into disgruntled ones.

There is no reason why you shouldn't build a chicken coop that adds a unique aspect to your backyard. Coops can be a very pleasant addition to the landscaping that gives you a great conversation starter. This is better than the alternative - giving the neighborhood something to talk about.

As you can imagine, there are many different ways to build a chicken coop, and there are as many styles as there are tastes. Picking one that will fit your needs and the needs of your chickens is important.