The best way to build a backyard chicken coop and save hundreds of dollar while enjoying fresh eggs everyday
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Making the effort to construct a backyard chicken coop all of your own makes great sense economically, you can actually build a coop that fits your need and even let the kids get involved contributing their unique imaginative flair.
Most backyard chicken coops that you will purchase need to be put together from a flat pack anyway, and that means you are really just saving money on materials by constructing one all of your own.
So what do you need to conduct to build a backyard chicken coop? Well, I'm not gonna tell you it is the easiest thing to do, but it's certainly not the most difficult task either. A lot of people find they're able to construct a backyard chicken coop over a weekend.
There are a few fundamental rules for designing, building and running a good healthy chook house that you need to consider when you begin.
To begin with you need to make sure that there is sufficient floor space per bird. In my opinion you should have no less than four square feet per bird to allow them to have plenty of space to move.
Happy healthy birds require lots of physical exercise so a good sized chicken run is a must for your bird's wellbeing. The more comfortable your birds are the more frequently they will lay eggs and the better their eggs will taste!
It's also advisable to make sure that when you build a backyard chicken coop that it has appropriate ventilation. Built up bird waste can accumulate a toxic ammonia-like fume that can actually be dangerous to the birds and to your household.
Ventilation will not only minimise the smell of the chicken coop but will also keep it cool in summer season. However make sure that any ventilation you set up is designed in such a way that it doesn't result in leaking. Because the coop must stay dry, a damp coop can result in real health problems for the birds.
You also should ensure that you construct a backyard chicken coop that has temperature control. It can be as simple as ventilation in very hot weather. But if you are living in cold climates you might need a heat lamp to make sure that the chooks don't catch a frost.
Elevating your chicken coop is an an excellent idea as well. It helps to protect the coop from flooding in any unexpected heavy rains.
You also need to make sure when you construct a backyard chicken coop that it protects your chooks from potential predators. Fully enclosing your chicken run, having closed doors and windows at night, and digging the fence at least 1 foot under the ground, will really make a big difference toward keeping your flock alive.
Finally always make sure that you have fresh food and water on hand for your chooks once they move into their new home! Just like any pets they need to be taken care of so that they have a happy healthy life!
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