Build A Chicken Coop House

Building a chicken coop house can be great fun for the whole family.

There is also a good chance that it may turn into an absolute nightmare. Which one depends entirely on how well you plan the construction of the chicken coop.

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You will be investing a good deal of your time and money into this project and so you want to make sure that the chicken coop house that you build is of  good quality to ensure that it is going to last the test of use and time.

Many chicken farmers don’t take the time to build their chicken coop house properly, ending up wasting a good deal of time and money because they have to rebuild the structure time and time again. What might have been the cheaper option at the beginning ends up costing a lot more in the long run.

Materials
If you are looking at ways to cut the amount of dollars you sink into this project, this is the place you can be the most financially savvy.

The materials that you choose for your chicken coop house will really be what makes the biggest difference to how the finished product looks and how it performs. It is also what gives you the opportunity to get creative.

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You can use scrap wood or different colours than what is suggested, sometimes PVC piping may be substituted for wood. Whatever materials you choose to use, it is important to stick to the guidelines of your plans. You need to make sure that you follow the instructions carefully so that the chicken coop house that you build is structurally sound and safe.

There are many good guides out there which will teach you about different building materials, how to use them safely and the hazards involved. As with any project I’d definitely encourage any first time DIY builder to get their hands on one of these guides and read over it carefully. This is very important, as safety is paramount for both you and the chickens.

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Location
When you are deciding on the location of your chicken coop house, I can’t stress enough to avoid building to low on the ground. Building a low poultry house means you are drastically greatening the risks to the health and safety of your chickens.

Any chicken coop located in a low lying area or whose floor is slightly below ground level runs the risk of flooding. Lower lying areas are also prone to chilly drafts and extreme cold during the winter months, and this sort of stress on the birds will almost certainly kill them.

So, you want to make sure that when you build your chicken coop house that it is on higher ground with adequate drainage, and if you live in a very cold or very hot climate, it is also good to raise the structure up off the ground slightly.

In hotter climates, a raised structure allows for good air flow and keeps the birds cool, whereas in cold climates it protects the birds from frost. If you have a sloped or hilly backyard, this is certainly something you should keep in mind. It also offers some protection from predators.
Elevation can also protect your chickens from any burrowing rodents or animals from coming in underneath.

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