Davis Baker - Chicken Coop

10 DIY Chicken Coop Plans For Raising A Happy, Healthy Flock In Your Backyard - A Step-By-Step Guide For Beginners

Davis Baker

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INTRODUCTION

WHAT'S A CHICKEN COOP?

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chicken coop is a building where chickens are kept safe against predators or harsh weather. Nest boxes are included in the coop allowing the hens to lay eggs and perches on which the chickens can fly on to sleep.

Building a chicken coop as some people see it is not that hard. This book will teach you how you can build yourself a chicken coop in 4 easy steps. Remember having your coop is vital for your chickens. One of the advantages is that it secures them against predators and harsh weather. So, building yourself a chicken coop lets you save money.

The four significant steps involved in constructing chicken coops include

1. Know the size of your chicken flock. That is the number of chicken you plan to house.

2. Draw the plan of your coop

3. Get all of the materials and tools needed

4. Construct the chicken coop

STEP 1: KNOW YOUR CHICKEN FLOCK SIZE BEFORE BUILDING YOUR CHICKEN COOP.

It is essential to know how many chickens you have. That is to avoid overcrowding of your chickens. A chicken will have a floor area of at least 4ft 2 inches. That means that if you are planning to house ten chickens in your coop, you must have a minimum of 40ft 2 inches. Thus you need to consider this first before moving ahead with the coop's design plan.

STEP 2: DRAW THE COOP PLAN.

This is another crucial step when building your chicken coop. Do not forget you're building a residence for your pets, and this home must be safe and comfortable.

However, remember the following while preparing your chicken coop:

I. CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATERIALS: You must use a chicken wire mesh to cover the outer part of your chicken coop and use a lock that cannot be opened easily to flip to avoid unauthorized entry into the coop.

II. RAISE YOUR CHICKEN COOP: There are a lot of benefits to raising your chicken coop. Your coop will be about 2-3 feet tall. That would make the coop dry all seasons and allow your chickens to move around freely. It will also protect the chickens against predators.

III. HAVE A PERCH AREA: Make chickens feel more relaxed at the back of your mind when they're perched. That would reduce overcrowding and offer more room if you provide them with a perch area.

IV. CREATE NESTING BOXES: Whether you like it or not, you must provide your hens with nests or nesting boxes where their eggs will lie. These nest boxes will have a minimum depth of 4 inches, and you'll make sure it's large enough for more eggs to fit.

V. ENOUGH VENTILATION: All animals must survive with fresh air or ventilation. If your chickens cannot access fresh air, or the air is dirty in the coop, they may get sick. So make sure you install a window or vent for quick airflow within the coop.

VI. PROPER INSULATION: When a chicken coop is well built, it will extend the life of the chickens. Ensure you are mindful that the coop will be for the weather conditions of the area. You will be able to decide what kind of insulating materials to use if this is understood. If you, however, want to use a heat lamp, make sure it is safe and does not cause a fire outbreak.

VII. ACCESSIBILITY: The chicken coop should be humane and welcoming to the chicken. Make egg selection and cleaning easier by inserting door access and dropping trays into the coop.

S TEP 3: GET ALL THE NECESSARY MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

This is the next move after your chicken coop design is done. At this point, you should start gathering all the tools and materials required to build your Coop. Be sure your calculations are correct to get the right estimate of the cost of the necessary materials to build your chicken coop.

STEP 4: CREATE THE CHICKEN COOP

This is the stage to start building the Coop. Follow all the measures on the above strategy. Take double calculation, and cut once. Begin with the base, and continue from there. Make sure the rest of the roofing, windows, and doors are finished.