Building a Chicken Hutch

It will be less expensive and the work will be less time consuming than building a full chicken coop if your only planning on keeping one or two chickens. Something to keep in mind is that some people has also built a chicken hutch and placed it inside their chicken coop.

Building a chicken hutch is a perfect option for those just starting out as chicken farmers. It’s much easier to take care of than a coop for the obvious reasons, it’s smaller plus its small enough to where you can find a good location on your yard for it. To build a chicken hutch, here is what you need to know.

Build a Good Size Door- It’s very important to build a good size door. You don’t want to build a door that’s too small so that the chickens will have a hard time getting in and out. Build the door larger and then attach a wooden flap so they will be able to get in out easily. This is the best protection from predators.

Have the Hutch Raised Off the Ground- The difference between a chicken coop and a chicken hutch is the fact that one is built into the ground and the other is build above the ground. Make sure the hutch is raised above the ground about a foot or so. Don’t be overly concerned about the measurement, just as long it’s not placed on the floor. After you have the hutch raised, a ramp needs to be placed at the door if it’s any higher than a foot.

Easy Opening Lid- The last thing you need to do is to make sure you have a lid that can open easily for easy access for you to the chickens and for cleaning purposes. You are going to have to regularly clean the hutch considering that it’s a smaller place where your chickens are going to stay. It would be a smart move to clean it on a weekly basis. The harder it is to get inside of the hutch, the chances that its going to be cleaned regularly are slim. So when you decide to build a chicken hutch, keep all these points in mind.

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