Probably one of the decisions you’re
struggling with right now at this point is determining which type of chicken
coop you need. There are a variety of
different chicken coops that you can build, but understanding which one is
going to best fit your needs is important for getting optimal results. If you spend the money on a chicken house,
it only makes sense that it needs to match your individual needs, so getting
started on the right foot is important.
There are some main factors that you should
take into consideration before deciding what type of coop to build. The following guidelines will lead you down
the right path to choosing wisely and being fully satisfied with your new
chicken coop once it’s built.
Size
Possibly one of the most important factors
that will need to be looked at is the size of chicken coop you want to
build. There’s small, medium, and large
plans for the chicken coops, each which accommodates a certain number of
chickens.
The biggest mistake you can make is trying
to cram too many chickens into your coop.
Because each chicken requires so much area to feel comfortable and lay
eggs properly, you’ll really want to make sure you’re choosing your size
wisely.
It’s always better to error on the size of
being too big than being too small, plus then you can always add more birds to
the chicken coop if you want later on.
Portable
Versus Fixed
The next question you should ask yourself
is whether you want your chicken coop to be portable or if you preferred one
that’s fixed instead. Portable chicken
coops give you the advantage of being able to move it around to wherever you
are, so if you’re someone who likes to keep the chickens as pets, this makes
for a very attractive option.
Also, having a mobile chicken coop allows
for easier maintenance since you can simply move the chicken coop to wherever
you need to clean it.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for
something with a little more structural integrity than you’ll likely be better
off choosing a fixed chicken house since these will be built sturdier so that
they are able to withstand wear and tear.
Protection
Factor in protection from predators as you
make your decision what type of chicken coop to make as well. Ideally you should have a very solid fencing
system to keep all varieties of predators out.
This will have to be built to match the size of the coop you’re building
as well.
Appearance
Finally, think about the overall appearance
of what you want your chicken coop to look like. There are a number of
different ways you can build the chicken coop which will impact the overall design
of the chicken coop. This will also
likely influence the cost of the building process, so it’s something to think
about and work within your budget.
There are definitely cheaper methods to
build your chicken coop so understanding the different things that will
influence the cost is the first step to making a smart decision.
So, be sure you’re factoring these points
in as you decide which type of chicken coop you wish to build. Getting the information up front before you
start to build will help save you hundreds of dollars over the long run.
In the next newsletter, we’ll discuss some
of the ways you can help to keep the costs down while selecting your building
materials.
Talk to you soon!
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