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Chicken Coop Designs & Types : plans for chicken coop
There are many different chicken coop design, types, and patterns that could interest you and in the end be the exact thing that you are looking for. You have to make sure that you do not overlook the small details and important details of what kind of chicken coop you’ll truly need because in the end it could hurt you big time!
There are almost too many variations and types to list on their own, but there are some main types that you should know about when trying to build your chicken coop!
Chicken Tractors
These are very necessary for… Continue reading
Building Chicken Coops – What Do You Need to Know?
Are your chickens in desperate need of more space? Does it seem that you cannot afford coops for sale in the marketplace? If so, building your own may be the best option. Not only does it let you customize your coop to your own needs and lifestyle, but it also helps you save money and ease the frustration of not having enough room.
Finding tricks for building chicken coops is not as difficult as you may think. In fact, there are tons of how to guides on the internet, but there is one small problem. … Continue reading
Building Chicken Coops – How to Build the Right One
Building chicken coops can be an arduous task, when you have large numbers of chickens to take care of. No matter what you do, something needs to be done. The chickens need to be fed; the lawn needs to be tended to, and before you know it, there is no time left to work on improving your chicken coop. Most pre-made chicken coops can be pricey, and may not include all the features you want, such as a run and grazing yard.
However, you no longer need to fret about being able to afford a chicken coop… Continue reading
Choosing a Chicken House of the Right Size : laying chickens
One of the most important factors to take into consideration when you are building a chicken house is the size. If your chickens begin to feel crowded at all, they are not going to be laying eggs as optimally as they could, thus you’re not going to do as well with that chicken coop as you had hoped.
Many people overlook this factor and wind up having to rebuild all over again to meet their needs once they realize the mistake.
Here are some guidelines to follow.
Small Chicken Houses
If you are only going to be housing two to… Continue reading
Chicken Building – Tips to Help Before You Start Your Chicken Building
One of the most common mistakes is that people will have too many chickens in a small area.
Each chicken, to be happy and healthy (producing eggs consistently), will need at least 4 square feet of living space. If there are too many in a small area they tend not to lay eggs on a regular basis and also can more easily become ill.
A good first step is to make sure you have enough space to house your chickens comfortably. If your space is limited, you need to start from the square footage available, divide by 4 and then… Continue reading
Buying a Prefab Chicken Coop : chicken breeds
For newcomers to the world of chicken breeding, the prefab chicken coop is quickly becoming one of the most popular choices. A prefab coop provides a complete solution that is easy to assemble and is often extremely cost-effective. The best way to save money of course, is to do it yourself. However, if you are not very handy or need a simple and fast solution, a prefab coop is probably a great choice for you.
The prospective breeder must know what size of coop they are looking for, which is dependent on the number of birds to be bred and… Continue reading
Building your own chicken coops
Chicken coops can easily be sourced and there are lots of great ones out there for reasonable prices but there is also the option to build your own chicken coop, not only is it interesting and satisfying, it can be relatively simple. There is also the option to build a chicken hutch which is smaller than the average chicken coop, these are ideal if you are planning on keeping a few chickens and they are also very popular with chickens. Chicken hutches are ideal for placing in any positions in your garden and easier to move than the… Continue reading