Plans For Portable Chicken Coops

I know. There are all sorts of plans for all sorts of chicken houses, which one do you need?

The best plans for portable chicken coops are those that are called 'Arks', 'Hutches' or 'Tractors'.

These are fully enclosed houses for your chickens you can move around the backyard while keeping your chickens safe from predators. They generally have the coop part at one end and an enclosed run all in one easy to move package.

Because portable chicken coops usually don't have a floor the chickens are free to peck at the weeds and pests that tend to accumulate in your backyard.

You can buy pre-made portable chicken coops but they are rather expensive and most still need some sort of assembly - compared to the great ones that you can make yourself - it is entirely possible to build a portable chicken coop for less than $50!

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Easy-Peasy.

All you need is some timber, chicken netting, throw in some wheels, nails, a hammer and a bit of time and you are done!

Oh, I nearly forgot... and some sort of plan to put it all together!

The measurements will directly depend on how many chickens you are planning to run, but as a general rule each chook needs around 4 square feet to feel comfortable.

You also need to take into consideration light, ventilation, feeding troughs, water, insulation and protection from the elements and predators.

All of these things are important for your chickens to feel happy and to keep producing those marvelous eggs for you.

This is where having the right plan for your portable chicken coop is so important.

The biggest advantage of the mobile coop is that it is, well, mobile.

This makes it super easy to maintain, clean out and check your chooks. Egg collection is a breeze and you get the added advantage of having a ready made food waste disposal team that will also fertilize your lawn!

If the weather looks really nasty, you simply wheel the coop into a sheltered area, if it gets excessively hot, you can wheel it under the shade - don't forget to wheel it back out again though - chickens hate shade as a rule!

A portable chicken coop also makes it really easy to involve the whole family in the construction and maintenance of the coop and care of the chickens. Not to mention helping to collect those lovely eggs!

Having the right plans for your portable chicken coop will save you an awful lot of bother in the long run and ensure that the experience is a pleasant and rewarding one for all!

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