Cheap Ways To Build Chicken Coop Accessories
As you know, when you want to build a chicken coop there are many things to be aware of. I bet that over the last couple of days your focus has been on providing enough light, air and protection for your hens. .
It is such a relief to have finally completed the chickens new home that to find out that you now need to accessorize it can be completely frustrating! I recall thinking “how shocking would it be if we didn’t include a nesting box or two?” and “what the hang is a roost?”. “Why should they need a water trough or feeder? Can’t they simply gobble off the floor and snooze on the floor? They are just chickens after all, why should we worry with attempting to build chicken coop accessories”. And then I had a thought.
Yes they are chooks which is precisely the reason why we have to care about their requirements. Chickens needs are incredibly basic. Their whole system is designed so that they will eat, sleep and lay where they feel safe and comfortable.. That is it. If you need their eggs, then you have to make them contented so that they will gladly give you those eggs with as little commotion as possible.
So when you build chicken coop accessories seek to imagine that you are a insignificant, almost flightless creature and ask yourself where you would feel most safe. I reckon that ‘in the highest tree’ should figure quite highly! Here is a brief run-down on the more common accessories for your coop
Nesting Boxes;
Nesting boxes are for your girls to lay their eggs in – If you thought that they were for sleeping in, you are just like I was when I first started! These can be made out of anything that you may have lying around. But just ensure that if it absorbs water and is biodegradable that you replace it regularly. They can be lined with straw, paper, shavings or hay, but this also should to be replaced on a very frequent basis.
I recognize that we mutter about girls needing their breathing space, but when it comes to the nesting box they definitely like it close, so allow for 4 or 5 chooks per box rather than planning single nests.
The Roost;
The roost is where the sleeping is done.
Think of the highest branch in a tree, this is the roost, so it really only needs to be a durable bar. So long as it will support the load of the chickens and they can wrap their talons around it firmly most anything will do. An important note when you build chicken coop roosts is that just as in the wild, chickens will clash over the uppermost branch, so make all the roosts the matching height. This is one area that your hens will like their legroom, so make certain that there is ample area on the roosts for all your chooks. This will avert major arguments and help promote a serene setting.
Heads up!; Do not position your nesting boxes or any other accessories under your roosts! Birds do the majority of their pooing while they doze – and I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t be that keen on laying an egg in a grubby nesting box!
Feeders and Waterers;
These are as self explanatory as they sound. there are a good array of mechanized systems available that will guarantee that your chooks have a ready stream of fresh food and water.
Sand Baths;
Sand Baths are pretty well the only ‘luxury item’ in the hutch. Most people put sand in the bottom when they build chicken coop runs – which doubles as flooring as well.
Heaters;
If you live in really chilly climates then these may well be installed in your hutch with relative ease. There are lots of heaters available, but many also present a huge fire risk so installing a heater in your coop should really only be done if absolutely necessary.
Fortunately there are a great selection of plans available for when you want to build chicken coop accessories that contain all the essentials with easy peasy step by step instructions. From building chicken coop nesting boxes to roosts it all becomes a breeze – In fact I bet it even makes your neighbors jealous and your eggs taste better!
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