When building a chicken coop it is important to determine what material will be most effective and maintainable for your chicken’s needs. Wood is usually a popular choice, but it does have some drawbacks. Wood is porous, and many of the external parasites that chickens are prone to can burrow into it to escape being cleaned away. Wood also tends to stain easily, and may be a ascetic problem for the chicken owner.
Wood treatments are often toxic to birds, and the more safe treatments may need to be reapplied occasionally. Wood is also more easily broached by predators such as rats or raccoons. Wood does have several benefits, it is easily workable and the average do it yourself chicken coop builder can create a coop to their specifications. Wood is also a better choice for the chicken’s feet, allowing them the traction they need to walk well. Wood housing is also easily modifiable to include more nesting space, more perches or other needs as they are discovered.
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