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Chicken Coop Guide- How To Build Cheap Chicken Coops

For a long time, people who wanted to start a chicken coop had to renovate an old shed or buy a pre-built one. A pre-built coop costs $ 500 upwards and this does not include the cost of installation. The cost of a pre- built chicken coop with installation is usually over $ 1000. According to Jim and Ann, who have put together The DIY Chicken Coop Guide, you can build your own chicken coop for just $ 100 if you do a little extra work of collecting materials.

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Building a Chicken House ? Why Building Chickens a House is Easier and Cheaper than People Think : chicken run

Building a chicken house has never been easier and it is certainly the best way I can see to get the most value for your money too. There is so much information available all at the touch of a button and the amount of advice you can find really easily on how best to go about building a chicken house is just amazing.

If the idea of taking on a DIY project of this sort is a bit daunting, I can understand that, I cannot say that my own DIY skills are too brilliant but, to be fair looking at… Continue reading →

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How To Keep Pet Chickens

Who needs a tiny purse dog, or a hairless alien-looking cat, when you can keep pet chickens? No were not joking! Chickens actually make lovable and charming pets and are becoming much more popular at pets, as more is discovered about these birds.

A recent study shows that chickens apparently demonstrate self-control, which was a quality that was previously only thought possible in primates and humans. They are also believed to anticipate the future and even worry. Chickens are intelligent animals and are also very sociable creatures. They are excellent problem solvers, sometimes ranking in cognitive abilities above those of… Continue reading →

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Understanding The Value Of Alpaca Farms

Considering making a move to the world of alpacas? Alpaca farming can be a wonderful pastime as well as a great investment too. Thousands of families have turned to the business of raising alpacas and have become very successful at what they do.

Alpacas are very valuable animals, so there is a definite potential for profit when you get into the business of raising alpacas. One of the most valuable alpacas is a female that is capable of having offspring. She will value in at $ 20,000 and higher.

The female is so valuable because of her ability to carry… Continue reading →

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Building a Chicken House ? 5 Important Design Aspects

Proper Ventilation

When building a chicken house it is imperative that you must take into consideration proper ventilation of the coop because chickens need to be cooled down during the intensity of noon-time heat. Free flowing inflow of air within the building can tremendously help keep the temperature from rising; thereby making the chickens fully comfortable.

Good Drainage

Chickens must be dry most of the time; and you must avoid getting them wet. For this reason, the coop must have well designed drainage system that fully flushes the water out of the building; thereby ensuring that the poultry is not… Continue reading →

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Tips on Rabbit Housing to Help You Build a Rabbit House Protected From Predators and Disturbances : poultry house

Small rabbitries may use a variety of buildings as long as the rabbits are protected from predators, disturbances, and extreme weather conditions. The type of insulated and fan-ventilated housing used for poultry is suggested for large commercial rabbitries. It is important to consider labor efficiency when designing the hutch. A readymade hutch can be purchased or one can be built. Hutches constructed with wood frames, and wire mesh sides, tops and floors are satisfactory. For most breeds, ½ by 1-inch welded-steel wire floor, and 1 x 2-inch wire sides and top are suitable. Wire floors make it easier to keep… Continue reading →

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Backyard Chickens Raising Tips to Remember

Before you commit yourself into an exciting endeavor of backyard raising chickens, there are a lot of key points to take into consideration for chickens raising. You need to clearly define the purpose of your flock prior to anything else for this will direct the path you choose to take. Questions to ponder on in raising chickens are: Do you need them for a supply of fresh eggs? Do you need them for pest and weed control? Do you need them for fresh meat or their manure as fertilizers? Once you have the answers, you can begin your journey.… Continue reading →

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