Need A Small Chicken Coop Plan?

Chicken coops, hen houses, chicken sheds, poultry coops, chicken pens, are all names people use to describe what they keep their chickens in.

Urban chickens, backyard chickens, whatever you want to call it, keeping chickens can be a rewarding hobby.

There are many unique, one of a kind chicken coops out there.  Some of the coolest ones are created by backyard urban farmers using salvaged material in imaginative ways.

The 1st part of the poultry shed. Fencing to come off the back.

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To your health and chicken scratchins,

Thomas

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SMALL CHICKEN COOP PLAN – How many chickens are you planning on?

HOW TO CHOOSE A CHICKEN COOP

After all the research that has been done, I can tell you that there are a lot of different styles of chicken coops out there: Large, small, rectangular, triangular, portable, self-contained, urban, free-range… and the list keeps going on.

How do you make a decision on the chicken coop plan that’s right for you? Here’s some food for thought on this matter:

• Are you going to have one bird or 10 birds? One of the most critical decisions  to get right when choosing your coop is “how big of a coop do you need”?  If you choose a small chicken coop plan that’s too small, you’ll overcrowd your chickens, leading to sickness and aggressive behavior.  Start with 4 square feet per chicken.  Always build bigger than you think you will need seems to be good advice.
• What is your climate like in your region? If you live in an area that gets frequent snowfall, bitter cold, or heavy wind, you need a coop that’s well built, and sturdy. Likewise, if you live in a climate with lots of sun and hot temperatures (anything over about 80°F), you need a coop that won’t overheat and that offers lots of shade throughout the day.Some communities have zoning laws and restrictions on chickens. Does yours? Even if it does, you still may be able to get away with having a small flock of 2 – 3 hens, as long as you choose a coop design that’s low profile and easy to blend into your landscaping. Not telling you to break the law here, just saying…
• Remember, hens are pretty quiet little creatures.  Roosters are definitely not! A rooster is not needed for your hens to produce eggs, so if you live in a neighborhood (be a god neighbor) you may want to consider buying female sex-link chicks to ensure you get only hens.
• You need to consider the ventilation of a chicken coop carefully. Don’t choose a chicken coop that’s under ventilated! Word of advice: a coop that’s healthy for your chickens will not be based on residential building practices. Chickens adapt very quickly to even very cold temperatures, but they won’t survive a coop that’s over- insulated.  They need fresh air-but not too drafty.
• Are you planning to build your own coop from plans? Make sure the designer offers proof that they have actually built the chicken coop plans and they work. Maybe I’m too picky, but many chicken coop plans you can buy online or in books are nothing more than “fantasy models” built on a CAD program, not in real life. These kind of “plans” are usually subject to “how the heck do you build that?”errors and common sense failures. If they don’t offer real-life photos, and/or video of actual built products, then you may want to consider another plan!  Try this free shed plan and customize it into a chicken dream coop!
• Will maintenance on, and in the coop be easy or difficult? I love to watch the chickens and their antics.  That is fun.  Cleaning their coop isn’t. Make sure to choose a chicken house that’s has easy to clean surfaces, convenient cleanout access,  and is built well enough that you won’t spend a lot of time and money on repairs.
• Do you have a set budget for your coop? Pre-built coop are usually your most expensive option, with a pre-cut coop kit running slightly less. Building your own coop is the least expensive option, also the most rewarding, plus you can customize it. Using reclaimed materials can really offset the cost and you can be “green” at the same time.  Not to mention the uniqueness.

Above all, have fun.