Choosing Your Chicken Coops

Keeping chickens is a very rewarding hobby, but before you take the plunge you need to have all the necessary equipment ready for when you welcome them to their new home. The coop is one such necessity, as it protects the chickens from the harsh and robust British weather and from potential predator attacks. To help you choose the right chicken coop for your lovely new chickens, these chicken experts have compiled this useful guide on how to buy the perfect home from the many chicken coops available.

The role of the coop is to protect, whether it is from the weather, be it hot or cold, or a predator attack. It is this vital function to shelter your feathered friends that means care and consideration should be taken before investing in one.

What Size Do You Need?

How many chickens you decide to adopt will have some bearing on the size of the coop you ultimately choose, but then again so does the size of your garden. You need to take both into consideration and come to a conclusion before racing off to the nearest store to buy the first one you see.

It's worth bearing in mind that chickens need enough space in which they can move and be happy.

 

Protection Against Predators

You may not know it, but wherever you live there will be some form of predator, regardless of whether you live in a rural or urban setting. Subsequently, when picking your coop you need to ensure that it will be able to withstand an attack from a cunning and shrewd predator.

These experts know from experience that a garden gate will not protect your chicken from an attack which is why you will find a whole range of coops available at their store, all designed to protect and care for your new little friends.

Set A Budget

It's always worth looking around at coops to get a rough idea of the prices they usually sell for. Once you have gained an accurate understanding of the market, you can then go on to set yourself a realistic budget.

To make sure you pick the right coop for your chickens, come and visit these experts today. With their wealth of experience and large selection of chicken coops you are sure to find one that protects your chickens all year round come rain or shine. So, what are you waiting for? Pop down and see them today.