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A Cheap Chicken Coop- 4 Factors You Can’t Afford To Ignore
September 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
If you want to build a cheap chicken coop, as many people are doing nowadays for financial and environmental reasons, you will need to consider 4 main factors.
The benefits of building your own chicken coop are many and in this article I will look at 4 factors that you will need to consider when building a cheap chicken coop. These include the protection of the birds, the size of the coop, the protection it provides for the birds and it’s appearance. This article will look more closely at these factors and allow you to build the best and cheapest chicken coop for you.
Factor 1–Size of chicken coop
The size of your coop will be determined by the number of birds that you want. It is better to err on the larger size as the birds will need adequate space to ensure their wellbeing and productivity.
Factor 2-Portable coop or Fixed
You may be satisfied with a portable coop which will allow you to move it around for cleaning purposes and if you think that the birds will also be family pets.
Factor 3-Protection of chickens
The sturdiness of your coop and its ability to withstand predators is a factor to consider seriously and the erection of a protective fence around the coop will be necessary in some locations.
Factor 4-Appearance
The appearance of your coop will sometimes be a major factor depending on your location. Many people in rural areas will not be too particular about this but for town or city dwellers you will need to consider this and it will impact on your costs.
To build a cheap chicken coop there are other factors which you will need to consider including sourcing the correct materials and a good set of plans and instructions.
How to build a hen house should prove beneficial to you if you are on a tight budget.
A Cheap Chicken Coop – 3 Key Points to Building a Cheap Chicken Coop
July 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
When thinking about building a chicken coop, it is important to first review a budget.
One of the most common pitfalls for first-time coop builders is that they don’t make use of the cheap and simple techniques that are out there, available for anyone:
There are 3 key points to remember when considering building a cheap chicken coop.
1) By doing a bit of research, and taking the time to properly plan your coop, you could be saving a good amount of money, now and down the road.
Good planning will lead to less need for repairs in a few years time, keeping your cheap chicken coop as cheap as possible.
2) Location- One of the most vital aspects in the construction of your coop is where it’s actually going to go.
Choose a good location! Landscaping costs are eradicated, as well as costs that might crop up if the place you have chosen will need to be wired for light, and not facing natural sunlight. Again, it is the research that is the key.
3) Start your search at home-naturally enough, it is the cost of materials that will send any amateur’s cheap chicken coop over the edge.
Again, it comes down to researching your options and looking around for the cost-effective and yet durable materials, that won’t let you down in two, three, five years time. It is best to have a look around your own home first for things that you could use; the most economical solution of all!
This idea that cheap materials= bad materials is a myth. Choosing your cheap materials wisely will save you time and money, as it cuts out any fussing later on.
The key to building a cheap chicken coop is planning and imagination and scouring out new uses for old materials that you may have cast aside around your property.
You might also need to check out these 4 keys on how to build a chicken house..
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