If you want to build a chicken coop then you are not alone! Due to the current economic climate more and more people are looking for sources of organic food and green energy and keeping chickens is an awesome start so congratulations on taking the first step.

This article will give you 3 tips that you can use to make sure you learn how to build a chicken coop safely and easily!

Tip 1: Make Your Chicken Coop Safe!

The first thing that you need to think about before you build a chicken coop is making it safe and to do this think about putting it on some high ground and making sure it has got enough room as well.

You need to ensure that it is safe from predators, make sure it is well ventilated and also make sure that your coop faces the sun to keep your chickens nice and warm!

Also if you can you should build the coop sloping slightly so when it rains it drains water quickly.

Tip 2: Make It Easy To Clean!

This is a key point as if your chicken coop is dirty then it can be a source of disease and infection and can wipe out your chickens. To make it east  to clean make sure that the doors open inward into the coop and not outward.

Also make the back of the coop slope to the front and then this will make it easier when you have to give the coop a clean and hose out all the dirt.

Tip 3: Keep It Comfortable For Your Chickens!

Make sure you keep it well ventilated for the chickens especially in the winter months. Also as mentioned above a free way to get good heating is from the sun itself make sure it faces the sun and it will keep your chickens warm!

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How To Build A Chicken Coop