DIY Chicken Coop Plans


01 Jun, 2009

Small Chicken Coop Plans

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Mysty & Family Visits the Farm-1When 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 enough space to comfortably fit four birds.  Smaller breeds, such as the bantams, may need less space, and larger breeds, such as Jersey Giants, will require more.

If you are still not sure how much space you should allot for each bird, err on the side of caution by starting with fewer birds, or making a bigger structure than you think you will need.

Remember too that your birds will need a place to stretch their legs.  If you are unable to offer free range type conditions, make sure you have enough space for a proper run.  As an alternative to using a small chicken coop with an attached run, you may also want to consider building a portable chicken tractor.

photo credit: Arwen Twinkle

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