The No Hassle Chicken Coop Plan

Building your own chicken house can be a whole lot cheaper and alot more satisfying than racing out and buying a ready made. Make sure to check the zoning laws and regulations for your area. With that out of the way, let’s get to just how to make a hen coop.

My wife said, measure twice cut once. And then when you are ready to cut, a fast and sweet look one more time is a good idea.
That's why your tape hooks on your belt. You can quickly bring it out and take the measurement in a minimum of time.

Firstly you must plan what dimensions you need your D I Y hen house to be. Hundreds of chicken farmers make use of existing enclosure while many use a smaller shelter. Which model of house will be the best fit for your birds will depend on a number of things such as their needs, the breed, and your financial status.

No need to worry though, it is possible to develop a dependable enclosure without going broke. Every fully grown hen will need at least a couple square feet of area. It is imperative that you know how many chickens you would like to own. This way you can figure out what size the coop should be.

With this done now you are ready to decide on your design plan. While you could write up your own blueprint, if you’re not an architect, it is much less time consuming to go ahead and purchase some plans.

This will be much more convenient and most likely end up saving you time and loot. Choose a plan that closely duplicates your idea of the building you need.

Now that you have the plan in hand, it’s time to go get the materials. Some construction crews throw away scrap materials and other stuff that they don't make use of. If you are lucky you can have their scraps in trade for hauling it away.

Ask neighbors for any leftover materials from previous projects that they have done in the past. You might get a humongous amount of waste stuff, but you will more than likely still need to get at least some of your materials from a hardware store.

Nails, hinges,screws and things like that are not too expensive and best if new and unbent. Don't skimp on your chickens needs or well being. Okay, you have your materials and hardware. Now it’s time to start building your building.

Just before plugging in your saw, recheck every one of the measurements to make sure you aren't blowing it by cutting in the wrong place. Check that you have plenty of room one more time. Do you know precisely Where your chicken run will be? Will putting your structure here obstruct your neighbors view?

If all seems to be in order, then it’s time to start building the frameup job. Be exact in your measurements. While an inch here and there doesn’t seem like a big scene, it will when the windows don't match up or the door won't fit. As you finish up the building of your future pets or source of food will live in, you must take into consideration the temperature where you reside.

If it is warm, your hencoop must be well ventilated. If you live in a rainy climate then you might want to insulate your pen to keep your chickens from freezing. You have to take into consideration the numerous concerns there are when creating your chicken coop.

All in all, making your own coop has plenty of rewards too. Just be sure to pay attention to detail. When it is done and all fits, a little celebration will be in order.