Backyard Chicken Coop - Building Chicken Coops

More and more people are becoming aware of the fact that growing their own vegetables and eating freshly laid free range eggs is a way of promoting good health. For this reason keeping your own chickens has become extremely popular and the backyard chicken coop can now be seen in many suburban homes.

If you intend to erect your own backyard chicken coop then you must first establish the best place in the garden to position it. The points to consider are that the coop must be in an area where you will have access all around the outside of the coop and run for easy maintenance. It should be in a position where it will reap the benefit of plenty of natural sunlight and not be too close to bushes or undergrowth where predators may hide.

Obviously you must decide how many chickens you intend to keep as this will indicate how many feeders and nests you will have to make allowances for. It’s necessary to make a rough drawing of your intended coop so that you can estimate the materials you’ll need. Bear in mind also your coop will need plenty of ventilation and insulation. The ventilation is necessary to avoid the spread of disease and bacteria, and insulation to protect the chickens during the cold winter months. You can in fact obtain good quality chicken coop plans from the internet, but whether you’re going with your own sketch or a professional drawing the next thing is to buy the materials needed for the job.

It’s best not to skimp on the timber as you want something that will be sturdy and long lasting. When building the chicken run allow for digging down round the outside and having the wire and posts below the surface in order to alleviate the possibility of predators getting under the wire.

Make sure the floor of your coop is slanting towards the doorway as this will make cleaning easier. Also ensure that the coop allows easy access for regular maintenance, cleaning and egg collection.

If you live in a climate where several months of the year are very cold, it’s worth installing an electric light as this will help with keeping the coop warm and also with cleaning on dark winter days. When you paint the outside of the kitchen coop remember that it’s best to paint it a colour that will blend in, particularly if you have neighbours who overlook your garden. Also try to place the coop where it will get the most direct sunlight, but be sheltered from heavy rain and gale force winds in the winter.

Another aspect many people overlook is the fact that a storage area near the coop where the bedding and food may be stored will make life a great deal easier. It must of course be waterproof and vermin proof if at all possible, but it will certainly help in making feeding and cleaning an easier prospect.

There are many advantages to keeping chickens and a backyard chicken coop will make this possible.

If you want to buy ready-made chicken coops, check out these coops below. Click on the image to get more details.

	Chicken Coop, Portable, for 3 to 5 hens List Price: $559.00 Sale Price: $499.00 Average Rating:
	Designed for the backyard and urban farmer, the Portable Chicken Coop is an affordable and space efficient home for your backyard chickens. Modeled on the classic chicken ark that has served British hen-keepers for decades, the coop provides a healthy, predator-proof home for up to 3 medium laying hens or 5 Bantams...

New Deluxe Wood Chicken Coop Hen House Outdoor Farm Chicken House
List Price: $149.95
Sale Price: $99.95
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You are viewing a brand new deluxe wooden chicken coup. Our quality fully treated wood chicken coups come directly from the manufacture providing you the best prices online. Buy from us and save big! Brand new in retail packaging Beautiful Design Solid Construction Fully treated premium grooved wood Coop holds 5 to 10 chickens depending on the size of the bird Nesting box with (2) rest areas Hinged lid to collect the eggs Sliding door with ramp allows chickens to enter and exit Rear ventilation Hinged roof will allow simple access for cleaning and feeding Side is also removable Sliding wood pan pad makes for simple cleaning Dimensions: 43" H X 32" D X 48" W Weighs 50lbs

	Large Chicken Coop, Portable, for 5 to 7 Hens List Price: $899.00 Sale Price: $799.00
	Our large portable chicken coop is designed for the backyard and urban farmer. It is an affordable and space efficient home for your backyard chickens. Modeled on the classic chicken ark that has served British hen-keepers for decades, the coop provides a healthy, predator-proof home for up to 5 medium laying hens or 7 Bantams...

	Pawhut Deluxe Chicken Coop Hen House List Price: $399.99 Sale Price: $159.99 Average Rating:
	This high quality Large Deluxe Chicken coop is made from fully treated and grooved wood. It is coated with a water based preservative leaving a golden brown finish. TIt is versatile, strong and a complement to any home or garden...

	Atlanta Chicken Coop Sale Price: $400.00
	Atlanta Chicken Coop Panelized kit, once constructed will hold up to 4 chickens. This kit will come precut, panelized, and primed! Easy to assemble and easy to clean. Perfect for fresh eggs from your backyard! FREE SHIPPING! This Coop kit will arrive by freight carrier on a pallet, you will be required to have 2 peopel to help unload each piece and panel (max weight 35 lbs...

	CHICKEN FARMER ~Novelty Sign~ parking farm rancher eggs Sale Price: $8.99
	BRAND NEW SIGN!! 12" tall and 8" wide sign. Our novelty signs are made from outdoor durable plastic with professional grade vinyl graphics. These signs will never rust or fade, perfect inside or out (4-5 years outdoors)! The sign has round corners and a hole pre-drilled for easy mounting...

	Berlin Chicken Coop Sale Price: $400.00
	Berlin Chicken Coop This panelized kit is constructed of high-quality materials in the heart of Ohio's Amish country! This unit is great for 1-4 chickens, it will arrive in a precut, primes, panelized kit! FREE SHIPPING! Your Coop kit will arrive by freight carrier on a pallet, at delivery you will be required to have 2 people to help unload wach panel and piece (max weight 35lbs...

	4x6 Gambrel Barn Chicken Coop Sale Price: $995.00
	4'x6' Gambrel Barn Chicken Coop Kit This Chicken Coop will hold up to 8 chickens. Handcrafted in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country, this piece is sure to last you and your feathered friends! Panelized wall sections, precut, and primed ready for assembly! FREE SHIPPING! This kit will arrive by freight carrier on a pallet...

	6x8 Gambrel Barn Chicken Coop Sale Price: $1,350.00
	6' x 8' Gambrel Barn Chicken Coop Kit This Chicken Coop Kit comes in a precut panelized kit, complete with full color instruction manual. Constructed of high-quality materials in the heart of Ohio's Amish country! The 6x8 coop is great for up to 15 chickens! FREE SHIPPING! Your kit will arrive by freight carrier on a pallet...