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If you want to get started in, or have already started raising chickens, it’s certainly an advantage to download some plans for chicken house construction. You can build a chicken house extremely cheap, and it doesn’t take particularly good handyman skills. This article helps you get the ball rolling.

Prerequisite List

It pays off to take a systematic approach to building a chicken house. Small mistakes at the beginning can mean a lot of time wasted later on. Focus on the following items before you begin:

1) Figure out how many birds you’re going to have, then add 5! Your coop should give roughly 4 square feet per chicken. Without this kind of space you can expect significantly reduced egg yields, as the birds will be too stressed out to lay.

2) Make sure that your coop is built in a position that will take advantage of any morning sunlight you might have. Chickens are very sensitive to subtle changes in light, and lay their eggs according to the time of day.

3) The flooring of the coop will be different depending on the climate you live in. There are typically 3 types of floor coverings: sawdust, straw, and sand. Sawdust is a good all-rounder, but requires a lot of cleaning. Straw drains pretty well, but can get dirty fast. Sand is similar to sawdust, but doesn’t require as much cleaning.

4) Make a list of all predators in your area. Foxes, snakes, wolfs, etc.. Many of these animals can burrow under the coop fence and eat your chickens. Make sure to build security measures into your coop, such as burying a length of mesh around the perimeter to prevent dig ins.

5) Build the coop close to a water and electricity source. You will probably need a warming light in winter, which will need power. Alternatively you could connect it to a mini solar panel which you can either buy or also build yourself.

For the best plans for chicken house construction, check out this Build A Chicken House website now.

Steve Kennett is a dedicated family man with a passion for writing. He runs the Chicken Coop Corner website.

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In this Do-It-Yourself age there isn’t much you can’t find online in the way of construction schematics, and this goes for chicken house plans too. In fact, constructing your own chicken coop rather than going out and purchasing one is twice as cost effective, and often a lot easier. This article gives an outline on chicken house construction, and also shows you where to download complete schematics.

Size And Positioning

There are a few things to think about before starting construction. First of all, how big of a chicken coop do you need? Take note that the larger the chicken house, the more running space your chickens will have. This leads to lower stress and higher egg yields.

Secondly, where are you going to put it? Chickens can lay 5 or more eggs a week if they have adequate sunlight, running space, and a protected, dark place to nest. Make sure you have some space available that gets morning sun.

Building Materials

For a small, portable chicken house you only need a few bits of timber and some wire mesh. However, this isn’t exactly an ideal chicken coop for long-term use.

If you’re serious about building a mid to large-sized chicken pen, you’re going to need a few more bits and pieces. Some of the most common items include:

- Corrugated iron or some light pieces of wood suitable for roost walls.

- Some wooden boxes to use as nests (you can use cardboard if you like)

- Something to cover the floor. Sand, sawdust, and dried grass are the most common options.

If you’re serious about finding the best chicken house plans, check out this How To Build A Chicken House website now.

Steve Kennett is a dedicated family man with a passion for writing. He runs the Chicken Coop Corner website.

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2 Coop Deville   The Cadillac of Chicken CoopsWelcome to Coop-Deville. Plans are available for only 29.95 @ http://www.Coop-DeVille.com Your source for the coolest chicken coop / tractor around. Although small in size, this compact coop design will hold up to 6 chickens. Innovative design allows your coop to be portable. Move around your yard or it can be stationary. Order your plans now and start building immediately. Fun and easy to make. Can be a great family project.
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2 Big Als Chicken Coop GrimsbyGrimsby Birdman Big Al offers coop guidance to amateur Eggheads.Takes you into the coop. The pace is frenetic, the action shocking. It’s impossible not to empathise with him and his close knit flock.

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2 Chicken Coop   We just finished the coop and bought 10 hens!I converted a lean-to (shack) into a chicken coop. The coop is approx 5′ x 9′. I have a book called “back to basics” that we got at a garage sale. It had some guide lines and measurements that I utilized. I used mainly old plywood and wood we had laying around so I didn’t have to buy much wood. The hens will be six months old in a couple of weeks, and that’s about the time they start laying eggs. We got 4 – Rhode Island Reds (brown eggs), 2 – Buff Orphingtons (brown eggs), and 4 – Americanas (blue or green eggs)

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