| Building a chicken house can be a fun experience and | | | | build a wire fence around the building. You may also |
| has a lot of benefits for the entire family. However, | | | | need to cement the floor to prevent snakes from |
| before hammering the first nail, make sure your | | | | coming in. |
| chicken coop plan take into account these seven | | | | Don't Forget A Roosting Perch |
| important factors: | | | | A roosting perch will help provide the chicken a |
| Choose the right size | | | | comfortable place where to leave their droppings. |
| The first thing you need to decide is how many | | | | Include Nest Boxes |
| chickens are you want to keep? Because the more | | | | You'd better add some nest boxes for your chickens |
| chickens you will have, the bigger your chicken house | | | | to lay eggs in. Each nesting box should be between |
| should be. Choosing the right size can help you save | | | | 8" - 12" square and about 4 inches deep. |
| a lot of money. | | | | Use the best building materials |
| Consider the windows position | | | | When you are choosing materials to build a chicken |
| The location and the size of the windows in the | | | | house, you should consider using high quality lumber |
| chicken coop is also important. Chickens are sensitive | | | | because good woods can keep your animals healthy. |
| to hot and cold so you have to provide enough light | | | | In conclusion: |
| and good ventilation for your chicken house. | | | | Please remember these important points before you |
| Protect your chickens from potential predators. | | | | start building your chicken house, and you will be fine |
| To protect your chickens form predators you can | | | | with your building for sure. |