| Building a chicken coop can be quite a daunting task, | | | | mildew from forming. This could harm your chickens. |
| especially if you are not familiar with construction. But | | | | Tip #3 - Include Nest Boxes |
| don't let the idea of building a coop distract you from | | | | After you build the basic structure of the chicken |
| actually doing it. By using the helpful Do-It-Yourself | | | | house, you will want to add in a few nest boxes for |
| tips found below, anyone can create the perfect | | | | your chickens to lay eggs in. You do not have to |
| chicken coop without any experience. | | | | make a nest box for each chicken since they don't |
| Tip #1 - Breathe and Take It Slow | | | | mind sharing. Just a few will get the job done. |
| You are probably thinking that breathing and taking it | | | | Tip #4 - Don't Forget A Roosting Perch |
| slow is a strange tip when it comes to building a | | | | Chickens love to roost at night so by providing them |
| chicken coop, but let me explain. Just like we said | | | | a perch to sleep on will help keep the chickens from |
| above, this process can be a rather stressful task. It | | | | using your fruit trees or even your front porch. |
| is important that you take time to relax, think about | | | | Tip #5 - Consider Wiring |
| the way the coop should be constructed and most | | | | If you have just a few chickens, you might want to |
| importantly - take your time. If your in a rush, the | | | | consider fencing or wiring in a area in front of the |
| project is more likely to be messed up. | | | | chicken coop and have the ends connect to the |
| Tip #2 - Use Good Lumber | | | | coop. This will allow the chickens to remain in the |
| When you are building a chicken coop, you should | | | | general area of the chicken coop and will also keep |
| really consider using high quality lumber. Be sure that | | | | other animals out. |
| the lumber is weather resistant to prevent fungi and | | | | |