| Want to build chicken coop structures? Don't | | | | Most coops are made from wood and wire mesh |
| worry, we can help you with that. In this article, | | | | or chicken wire. You can purchase these materials |
| we present DIY steps on how you can construct | | | | from any hardware store or you can gather |
| a simple, functional coop. | | | | scraps from old structures to save money. |
| Parts of a chicken coop | | | | Basic tools include a hammer, nails and a drill. If |
| There are certain parts necessary for a chicken | | | | you have these three, you can make your coop. |
| coop. These areas should be part of the structure | | | | Additional tools might be needed, but most of the |
| if you want your chickens to remain happy and | | | | time, these three are enough. |
| healthy and to make life easier for you. | | | | Points of consideration |
| A well-designed coop should have a nest box | | | | Before building your coop, or even before you |
| where hens can lay eggs or just serve as a | | | | choose your design plans, make sure that you've |
| roosting area for the chickens. Perches should also | | | | already decided what breed to raise and how |
| be part of the structure as you can't expect | | | | many. |
| chickens to stay on the floor all the time. | | | | You also need to size up the area where you're |
| Feeding and water troughs are also a must. | | | | going to put the coop. The allotted space should |
| Scattering their feeds on the house floor is not | | | | be enough to accommodate the structure without |
| advisable. Chickens, too, need discipline and a bit | | | | cramping the chickens. |
| of dignity. Having a proper place for them to feed | | | | City regulations on breeding chickens should also |
| and drink will also keep them healthy. | | | | be a concern. Yes, chickens too are governed by |
| During cold months, the coop should be properly | | | | law, particularly if they are to become residents |
| insulated. One simple way to do this is to install a | | | | of a particular city. |
| light bulb or lamp inside the coop which you can | | | | Lastly, make sure you have enough protection |
| turn on when night comes and cold sets in. | | | | around the coop, like a fence, to protect your |
| Ventilation is very important. The coop should | | | | flock from predators and outside forces that |
| have enough openings to let air in and out. Most | | | | might be interested in stealing or harming your |
| chicken coop plans provide for this necessity very | | | | chickens. |
| well as it is probably the most important factor to | | | | When you build chicken coop, make sure that |
| consider in designing a coop. | | | | you've studied all the parameters thoroughly so |
| Materials and tools needed | | | | as not to waste your time and your investment. |