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Chicken Coops Aren't Just for Farmers Anymore!

 

There are a lot of chickens running around lately. But they aren't just on farms anymore - they're living in chicken coops right in the middle of the city and in the suburbs. You don't have to live on a farm or spend hard earned money on purchasing the pricey store bought eggs to get that farm fresh egg first thing in the morning. There's a different way to go about it.

A lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon. They want to have fresh eggs but don't want the price. The solution is to have your own chicken coop! Chickens aren't that difficult to raise. All they require is a well ventilated place to get out of the weather, a place to lay their eggs and a safe place to roost. 

Hens and roosters are allowed to be kept in a lot of places - even major cities. But be sure to ask your nearest courthouse or agricultural office before purchasing any hens or roosters.

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How to Build a Backyard Chicken Coop From Scratch

If you're planning on raising chickens, then it's very important to have a Chicken Coop. Not only does it provide a safe place for the chickens but also keeps the eggs in one convenient place.

One of the first things you need to determine is how much space you have to work with and what kind of chicken coop you would like to have. Building a chicken coop by yourself isn't as hard as it sounds.

All you need is wood, a drill, handsaw and a screwdriver and of course a building plan. It's possible to build a chicken coop with little to no experience. All it takes is a lot of patience and determination.

Once you have all the materials gathered, the next step is to determine where you would like the coop to be. If your area is prone to flooding, then building the coop on stilts would be advisable. For excellent drainage, not to mention easy of cleaning you should build your coop with a slant in the ground and the roof.

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Chicken Coops for Sale Online Make Raising Chicken Easy!

There are a great many varieties of Chicken Coop available for purchase online. And what could be simpler than shopping at home for that perfect chicken house?

There are coops made of heavy gauged wire to keep out not only predators, but the family dog that insists on chasing anything that runs. There are also raised coops on four legs that help keep the chickens high and dry and out of harm's way.

And most all of the coops come prefabricated, meaning the parts are all ready. All you have to do is put them together. These prefabricated kinds are easily put together with just a few simple hand tools that you probably already have lying around the house.

The first thing that you need to consider is your own requirements. After that it's just finding the online site that fits in not only with the right kind of coop but also with your budget.

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Know What Kind of Chicken Coop Plans You Need

One of the first things that you should know before beginning is what kind of chicken coop plans you would need. When building the coop the requirements of the chickens should be taken into consideration.

Keep in mind that each bird needs at least a minimum of two to three square feet to live a comfortable, healthy life. And larger fowl of course, require larger amounts of square footage.

The plan you choose really depends on how much land you have, how many birds, the kind of birds and what type of coop you would like to have. There are all kinds of varieties of chicken coops to choose from.

The picturesque country style that most of us have seen advertised on TV. There is also the simple slab design with gauged wire fencing. Just remember to follow the basic requirements of your birds when picking the kind of plan you like.

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Your New Pets Will Need a Chicken Coop Run, Too

What is a chicken coop run and why does the chicken need it? A chicken run is simply a protected outside area where your chickens can walk around without threat of harm. It can be made from simple heavy gauged wire and it doesn't have to be anything fancy. Its main purpose is to let the chickens out of the coop into the sunshine.

But remember, the chickens can be easily attacked while outside of the chicken coop in the run, so whatever material you use to fashion the run, make sure it's deep enough so that predators can't go under. Also make sure the fencing won't allow any predators to reach through.

A chicken coop run also comes in handy while you're gathering eggs; no one wants to run into an over protective hen that's trying to set the eggs that you are after. Another way a chicken coop run is a good idea it helps keep the chickens out of the coop while it's being cleaned.

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    Ty Aug 23, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Thats some great information and if anyone was looking for chicken coop blueprints/plans I read an article that can show you how to save a lot of money on a coop. So here is the link, it'll help a lot.

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Chicken-coop-plans-The-keys-to-building-your-own-chicken-coop
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