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Choosing From Chicken Coops For Sale
A quick Internet search on chicken coops for sale quickly yields a list that is both long and intimidating. The bright side, however, is that a buyer will be able to choose from many different sizes and designs that best fit their needs. Before deciding on one of the many coops for sale, it is important to answer two questions: how many chickens are intended to be raised, and how much space is available for the coop?
A small coop is well-sized for those who intend to raise only a few chickens and have limited space. A medium coop is… Continue reading
Selecting Backyard Chicken Coops – 101 : chicken coops
Anybody who wants to grow chickens will come across this problem sooner or later – the moment when you have to choose from among the hundred different kinds of backyard chicken coops available in the market.
It can be a daunting task, truth be told, and the fact is that you can easily end up wasting precious time and money in trying to figure out what you need in your chicken coop.
That’s not a problem though. With proper guidance and an idea of what you’re looking for, choosing the right chicken coop for your backyard will be as easy… Continue reading
The Real Deal When You Build Chicken Coops
Many people think that it is easy to build chicken coops. This may be true for experienced individuals who will just copy designs they see in the Internet. However, this is a cause of frustration to some people new to the field who do not know anything about chicken pens and all that. There are many free guides and manuals in the Internet on how to buy chicken coops but these things only show you the actual steps in building the pens. What you will miss from these manuals is the real stuff to consider if you build chicken coops.… Continue reading
A Guide On Building Chicken Coops and Runs
Chicken coops are usually small houses that are designed for hens to shelter in as well as to lay their eggs. In the following paragraphs, we will focus on a number of types of chicken coops and runs. You might keep nest boxes within these chicken coops for the chickens to lay eggs inside a comfortable setting.
You can easily build these chicken coops and runs by yourself since you may build one according to your own specification. The majority of the chicken coops come with an attached run for chickens to enjoy the outside, exercise and forage inside… Continue reading
Why You Need to Take Chicken Coops and Runs Seriously : chicken run
Raising chickens are one of those hobbies that when done right can reap off huge benefits. May it be for their industrial value (for their eggs and meat), for their value as pets (chickens are actually better pets than you think), or just for something to invest your time around, whatever your motives for raising chickens, you can succeed if you know what you are doing.
One of the ways to increase the chance of success is to create a good home for your new pets. This is where chicken coops and runs come into the picture. Chicken coops and… Continue reading
Learn How to Build Homemade Chicken Coops
If you’re planning to buy chickens you’ve probably looked around hardware stores for pre-built chicken coops only to find they won’t quite fit the space you have or are too expensive to house the chickens you want to keep. So why not save some money by using plans to build custom homemade chicken coops?
When looking for plans you’ll need to find something that gives your chickens a home that is safe and protects them from predators such as dogs. You’ll also want to make sure the plans will protect your chickens from the elements by having adequate insulation, lighting… Continue reading
Small Chicken Coops
Are you planning to get some hens for your small garden? You might be thinking about getting a house for them as well, like small chicken coops? There are some points that you should be aware of before you actually go and get yourself one such coop. Here I have mentioned what to look for when buying small chicken coops.
Let the Chickens Have Ample Space
If you want the chickens to be healthy and get you more eggs, you must ensure they have enough space. The coop should never be congested. Ideally a chicken should be provided with around… Continue reading