When permanent chicken coop structures are not desirable, and when allowing chickens to roam freely is not an option due to your property size, portable chicken coops may be the answer. A growing number of people these days, some even in urban areas, are beginning to breed their own chicken broods in order to produce healthy eggs for their families. Coops allow such families to get into chicken breeding easily and cost-effectively.

Breeders must select whether they will build the coops themselves, or if they will purchase kits or even pre-fabricated coops. Generally speaking, portable coops should be kept extremely simple, with a minimum of amenities; this is important if they are to be easily moved. Some typical chicken coops, capable of supporting five chickens, are six feet tall by six feet long by three feet wide. These dimensions allow for a compact and easily movable structure, provided that it is constructed with lightweight materials. Having said this, it is also important to ensure that portable houses will be able to withstand inclement weather without blowing over. If a breeder wishes to keep more or larger-sized chickens, they will need to select a coop of appropriate size. Bear in mind that the larger the coop, the less portable it becomes.

Portable houses are often designed with open floors so that chickens can exercise and roam within the coop, and have access to real soil and grass. However, since prolonged exposure to chicken waste will eventually create toxic soil, such portable chicken coops are designed to be easily relocated on a regular basis around the yard, to avoid over-working the soil in one spot. If the yard is not large enough to support relocation, the breeder may opt for portable chicken coops that have a floor instead.

The main structure of portable chicken coops may involve a frame made of wood, plastic, or engineered materials, with chicken wire covering the large openings. A simple, enclosed roosting area and a nesting area will also be present.

Amenities within portable chicken coops usually involve a human access door for collecting eggs and cleaning. A chicken access door for the roost area is important as well, since they must be protected against predators that can dig, or that may get through the chicken wire. A feeding and drinking apparatus is also included inside portable chicken coops, and is usually hung from the top. This is in keeping with the idea of portability; anything hung will always hang level, even if the chicken coop itself is on slightly uneven ground.

Most Portable Chicken Coops will also include a set of wheels on one end and sturdy handles on the other, making it easy to move when necessary. This can usually be accomplished by one person. Once the breeder has determined how many chickens they desire, and has considered the size of their property, they can choose from the many sizes and styles of portable chicken coops for the one that is most appropriate for their needs.

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