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.