How To Make A Chicken Coop Through Careful Deliberation Of Aspects Involved

"How to make a chicken coop is not something that you should take lightly. It is not at all similar to putting up a box-like structure where your chickens will live. In fact, there are many aspects of chicken coop building that you need to pay attention to. 

 Materials To Use 

 The materials you will use for the bird cage will most likely be influenced by the amount of money you have allotted for this project. There are various materials you can use such as scrap lumber, recycled materials, adapted dog house, drums and more. The materials you will use will have a significant effect on how the final coop will appear. 

 Size 

 This will be affected by how many chickens you like to raise. Putting in too many birds in a very limited pen space is not healthy for your chickens. It may cause aggression problems, parasite and other health problems. 

 Chicken Run 

 This refers to the area outside and/or surrounding the coop where the birds are allowed to roam. This adequate apace is necessary for the animals to have their exercise that is needed for better lying of eggs. Ideally, the running space must be six feet square per chicken. 

 Protection Against Predators 

 No matter where you live, urban, suburban or rural area, there will always be predators that will put your chickens in danger (animals and other humans alike). You can put up chain-link fence, but this might not be enough. Small predators like raccoons and skunks may still get through the fence holes or even dig under just to get their chicken dinner. Use chicken wires with small holes not just for building a fence, but also underneath the chicken run. 

 Mobile/Fixed Foundation 

 A portable or mobile foundation will make coop maintenance easier. You will simply move the coop accordingly to clean underneath it. However, with a fixed foundation, the chicken pen will have more structural integrity and will also hold up much better through tear and wear. 

 Coop Windows 

 Windows play very important roles for the chicken raising and coop maintenance. Through windows, natural light from the sun will shine on your birds, making them healthier and more apt to lay eggs. Windows will also provide ventilation within the structure. Droppings from the chickens can produce gas that you simply cannot endure. These gases can escape through the windows. 

 Chicken Feeder 

 Your chickens' health will be greatly affected by the kind of feeder you used, as well as where you will place the feeder. If the chickens cannot reach the foods properly, it will result to unnecessary spilling. This will make the birds to peck at the flooring and cause structural damages after some time. 

 Climate 

 You just consider the general climate that occurs in your area. If it rains frequently, position it in a way that it will not be flooded. Shield your coop from strong winds. 

 Roosting/Nesting 

 There must be a rod in the pen where the chickens can roost or perch. As for nesting, you have to provide boxes specifically for laying eggs. About 2-3 chickens should be able to nest in your provided nesting places."

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