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November 14th, 2009 by KittyKitty

Are you ready to start your chicken coop building program? It’s a lot easier then you might think, and we have the guidelines for you today.

The first thing requires you to survey the area. The chickens need to have a sense of security, feel comfortable where they sleep and lay eggs, as well as finding an area that is clean.

Then simply follow the guidelines below:

Plan and Design

If you already know how many chickens you’re going to have, you should already have some sort of idea as to how big the chicken coop building needs to be.

Think Ahead

Always keep in mind that there is something else to be done. There are 2 areas you should specifically think about:

• Realize that 4 heads of chicken per feeder is the golden rule;
• Build the nest boxes at the same time you build the chicken coop to save time.

Find the Right Setting

Even though you want a secure chicken coop building, you also have to think about sunlight. While we definitely don’t recommend placing your coop directly in the sun, there should be some present throughout the day.

Saving Money on Materials

There will be a point when you start thinking about the overall cost. All the materials that need to be bought can usually be found in second hand shops. So if you want to save some money we recommend starting there.

Don’t be afraid to purchase more than you need right now. It’s possible that in a year or two you will need to expand. Purchasing now will alleviate the extra and inflated cost down the road.

Building Chicken Coop Fun

In the end it starts getting fun when you actually get to start working on it’s creation. The chicken coop building process can be easy or difficult. It all depends on you and what course of action you take. For instance; you don’t want to forget the little things like notes, the plans, measuring tape, sander, power saw, work bench, face mask, gloves, and anything else you need. All you have to do is follow the guidelines we’ve given you today and you’ll have fun creating your chicken coop building.

Good luck! When you stick with the building chicken coops guidelines it will end up being a lot easier than you think. I’m sure.