There are a lot of different chicken house
designs out there. Perhaps you desire a coop that will reflect
your family’s unique personality, or a coop that will coordinate
with your house, barn or other buildings. There are a lot of design
elements to consider when building a chicken coop. First and
foremost, you must consider the needs of the chickens. A
well-designed coop will allow them to flourish and produce enough
eggs to sustain your family. You must also consider the functionality
of the coop, so chores like retrieving eggs and cleaning the coop are
as easy as possible.
Many chicken house designs
are very creative, encompassing ideas for both the well-being of the
chickens, while considering the needs and limitations of the
landowner. If you are short on cash, you might be surprised at all
the different ways you can re-purpose items you already have on hand
for a beautiful, functional chicken coop.
Before you begin constructing a coop, consider a
few important aspects about the coop. You want to place it somewhere
that is level and well-drained. A low, moist area will allow the
breading and spreading of bacteria. Make a plan for predator
protection. Chickens need to be safe from coyotes, foxes, dogs,
snakes or other predators in your area. The safer the chickens feel,
the more eggs they will lay. Finally, consider the noise. Chickens
can be noisy. If you live in a neighborhood, make sure to place the
coop as far away from neighbors as possible. If you have a bit of
land, place the coop far enough from the house so the noise won’t
disrupt your daily life.
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