Building a Chicken Coop

Whether you’re a first time builder looking for extra information on how to build a chicken house, or if you’ve done this before, you know that it can become a very expensive project without the proper tools. So what are the proper tools you ask?  The proper tools would be a plan.  A plan is the most important tool you will need.  With the proper plan you will do fine, even if this is your very first time. You will not need extravagant plans or over priced tools to begin your project of building a chicken coop.  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!

HOW DO I KNOW IT’S A GOOD SET OF PLANS?

Things you should look for or consider before beginning building a chicken coop.

Layout:  A good structured coop will save you money in the long run if you plan out the details of the layout in advance.  Consider things like:

What is the most time efficient and easiest design for cleaning a coop?  Did you know that sloping the floors will make for a much easier time cleaning up.

How will the doors and windows open, are they placed in the most useful place to allow in the proper amount of daily sunlight?

Location.

Protection:  Protection is a must when building chicken coops.  Do you have a good plan so your coop is protected at all hours of the day 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:  Not necessarily a major factor, but one that should be considered.  After all you will be looking at this coop for some time to come.

If the time has come and you are ready to begin your project, you have planned out the best ideas and have even possibly bought a good set of chicken coop building plans, well then, get to it!

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!