When placing a chicken coop, a little pre-planning will definitely help to prevent problems later on. In addition to how the coop will look in your yard, think about what will keep your chickens happy. In the heat of summer, a cool shady spot for your birds is ideal. If you have a nice shade [...]
Wooden Chicken Coops: The Good & the Bad
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Wooden chicken coops are the most common kind, although these structures can be made from almost any type of materials. Take the Eglu, for example. Instead of wood, it’s made from plastic. However, when deciding on their chicken coop plans, most people select wood because: * It is fairly inexpensive. If you are good at [...]
The Basics of Mobile Chicken Coops
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Mobile chicken coops, also commonly called chicken tractors or arks, are gaining popularity in the U.S. There are a few common sense basics behind building one of these structures. Let’s talk about them… It needs to be heavy enough to withstand the elements, yet light enough to move. I don’t know how many times I [...]
Small Chicken Coop Plans
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When deciding on your small chicken coop plans, as a general rule, make sure you have at least a 3 ft. x 3 ft. area for each bird. For example, if you build a coop that is 4 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (for a total of 36 square feet), you should have [...]
