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Discussing Materials for Building a Chicken Coop

Planning on building a chicken coop? From scratch? Pre-made? Out of scrap materials? In any case, you will need to take the time to learn how building a chicken coop is done properly and how it should be constructed so that you only have to do it the first time around. Making right he first time saves you money and time, so you don’t have to go back and correct any mistakes you might make in the construction. Follow the steps I am going to give you , and you will create a string, functional, and long-lasting coop. When you… Continue reading

Cheap Chicken Coops – Getting The Correct Financially Friendly Materials : chicken coops

For people who wish to enter the world of chicken breeding, building cheap chicken coops is normally a necessary step to obtaining started. It is incredibly essential to recognize that cheap chicken coops don’t have to mean low quality.

By understanding what type of coop you want, you are able to choose the appropriate materials and designs which will get you quality cheap coops at a significantly reduced price. The truth is, it can actually be up to 50% cheaper to create your own coop than to buy 1.

1st, check with the local authorities to find out if you’re… Continue reading

What Kind Of Materials Do You Need To Build A Hen House?

Keeping backyard chickens is a great way to have fresh eggs on hand for your family.  When you get chickens, you need to build a hen house for them to live in. So, what kind of materials do you need to build a hen house?  

When you set out to build a hen house, your main priority should be to construct a sturdy, well constructed structure that will last for many, many years. It should be completely predator proof and weather proof.  The ideal hen house should be easy for you to access, maintain and… Continue reading

Materials Used in Chicken Runs and Coops

Chicken runs and coops can be thought of in two parts, one part the materials and design, or two the social make up and habits. I will review some material variations with some tips and recommendations for the new and seasoned chicken ranchers.

Basic Materials

Most chicken runs and coops are made up of lumber and chicken wire, fashioned in different shapes and sizes. There are some chicken ranchers that want to keep their chickens a little bit more out of sight, while at the same time giving the chickens their proper ventilation. The option the ranchers use is a… Continue reading