Chicken Coop Plans 4U

An increasingly number of people across the country are choosing to raise chickens in their backyards.  They are looking to have a constant supply of eggs or chicken that is naturally grown.  The benefits are that you get to ensure your food source is healthy and is raised in an ethical way.  But before you make the leap, you should carefully evaluate the type of chicken coop or house you decide to purchase or build.

You may be surprised at the variety of chicken coops available and the number of styles you can choose from.  When trying to figure out what coop to buy there are several factors that you should consider.  For example, size and ventilation.

It is always best to choose a coop that is bigger than you actually need, but won’t take up too much space in your backyard or next to your garden.  The reason being is that if chickens are kept in small spaces they become stressed and this will reduce the number of eggs they lay for you.  A good size coop is one that can provide 2 to 3 square feet of space for each chicken that lives inside it.  So if you’re keeping 4 or 5 chickens then one that measures 15 square feet or more would be ideal.

Much like humans, chickens need fresh air in order to be healthy and active.  You chicken coop should have ventilation points all around the top and base of the coop. If the chicken coop is poorly ventilated then you’ll have a build-up of carbon dioxide and that will affect the health of your chickens and the quality of their eggs.

Last but not least, you should try and choose a coop that is easy to maintain and clean.  Your coop should have a sloped bottom and every part of it should be easily accessed.  You don’t want to struggle when it comes time to clean your coop.

To get chicken coop designs for chicken coops that are spacious, well ventilated, and easy to clean check out this guide on chicken coops.

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