If you live in a rural area, there’s a good chance that either a nearby store or farmer sells do it yourself chicken coop kits. To find a supplier, it may take some calling around to local farm equipment dealers, feed suppliers, and even veterinarians specializing in livestock care. If your search is not successful, [...]
Placing a Chicken Coop
June 4 By 1 Comment
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
June 3 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Small Chicken Coop Plans
June 1 By 2 Comments
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 [...]
Cheap Chicken Coop Plans
May 28 By 1 Comment
If you are looking for cheap chicken coop plans, really you need to look no further than yourself. DIY projects are less expensive than buying something that is already prefabricated. You will be providing the labor, and there are other ways to save too… First, look around your home and garage to see if you [...]
Tips for Building a Chicken Coop
May 27 By Leave a Comment
Building a chicken coop is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing a prefabricated one. However, there are a few things you should take under consideration first. Where will the chicken coop be located? Deciding on a good location is very important, not only from an aesthetic viewpoint, but from a practical one as well. Make sure [...]
