Finally, think about the overall appearance of what you want your hen house to look like. There are several ways that you can build the chicken coop which will impact the overall design. This will also likely influence the cost of the building process, so it’s something to think about and work within a budget that you can live with. There are cheaper methods to build your hen house,so understanding the elements that will influence the cost is the first step to making a good choice. Be sure you’re factoring these items in as you decide which type of chicken house that you wish to build.  Obtaining the information before you start to build will help save you hundreds of dollars on the project. In an upcoming post, you'll learn ways to keep your costs down when you choose your materials.
 
The next question you should ask is whether you want your chicken coop to be able to roll or if you preferred one that’s fixed in place.  Portable chicken coops give you the advantage of being able to roll it around in your yard, If you are someone who likes to keep your chickens as family pets, this makes for a very great idea. Many people refer to this style hen house as a Chicken Tractor. By moving your portable hen house along, you distribute the poultry manure around your property which make for great fertilizer! Also, having a mobile hen house or coop allows for easier maintenance since you can simply move the chicken coop to a spot that is convenient to clean it. A clean poultry house is a happy poultry house! On the other hand, if you’re want something with more structural integrity, than you’ll likely be better off choosing a fixed hen house. Non-movable hen houses are built sturdier, so that they are able to withstand the wear and tear from your backyard flock! For a great Chicken Tractor plan, please click below!

 
Possibly one of the most important factors that will need to be looked at is the size of chicken coop you want to build.  There are small, medium, and large plans for hen houses and  chicken coops, and each accommodates a specific number of chickens. The biggest mistake you can make is adding too many chickens into your coop.  Because each chicken requires a certain size area to feel comfortable and lay eggs properly, you’ll really want to make sure you are considering your coop size wisely. It is always better to error by planning too big than being too small, plus then you can always add more hens to the coop if you want later on.

 
Choosing What Type of Coop to Build 

Probably one of the decisions you’re struggling with right now at this point is determining which type of chicken coop you need.  There are a variety of different chicken coops that you can build, but knowing which one is going to best fit your needs is important for getting the success of your flock.   If you spend the money on a hen house, it only makes sense that it needs to suit your individual needs, so getting started on the right foot is important. There are some important factors that you should take into consideration before deciding what type of coop to build.  The upcoming blog posts will lead you down the right path to choosing wisely and being very satisfied with your new chicken house once it’s built!

 
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