| When it is time to build a chicken coop down on the | | | | Once the frame is up and checked for being square |
| farm I know it is going to be an easy day. Unlike a | | | | the siding can be nailed in place. This is the part that |
| barn, this can be accomplished in one day with the | | | | will take time since this includes all the doors and |
| help of a few people. After the design is picked and | | | | hatches that have to be cut. If a storm is |
| where it is going to be placed the hammering begins. | | | | approaching or rain is predicted, the roof can be |
| With the start of the foundation that needs to be | | | | added after the frame is done to help protect the |
| sound would usually be made of 2X6 lumber. This can | | | | structure. |
| be placed on top of the four posts that have been | | | | After all the sides and doors are in place it is time to |
| previously placed in the ground. It is best to have the | | | | paint. The prime and paint is essential for the building |
| chicken coop off the ground to help with ventilation | | | | to last in the elements that Mother Nature will |
| and pest control. | | | | through at it over the years to come. |
| Then each of the walls needs to be framed out. If | | | | When complete the chickens can move in and as |
| you are strong and so is the help, some builders | | | | soon as the hens start laying eggs in their new |
| prefer to place the siding on before the wall is put | | | | nesting areas, I can have my farm fresh omelet. To |
| up. I do not recommend this. The reason the frame | | | | build a chicken coop is fun and simple just make sure |
| is first completed is to make sure not only that the | | | | it has a solid foundation. |
| building is square but it is sound. | | | | |