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Plastic chicken coops are becoming a more popular choice for prefabricated chicken coops, and it is easy to see why. Plastic is easy to clean, it doesn’t stain as easily as wood, and it is non porous and resistant to mites and lice as well as many other predators. Unfortunately, when purchasing a prefabricated chicken coop, one is pretty much stuck with the designs available, as they are not easily modified to individual needs.

When buying a prefabricated plastic chicken coop it is important that the structure meets these needs with only slight modifications. If the coop comes with a slatted floor, are the slats too wide for the type of chicken you will be raising? Smaller types of chickens have smaller feet, and may injure them in wider slating. If nesting boxes are built in, is their adequate space? If the chicken coop comes with an attached run, is it large enough for the flock you intend to keep, and does it provide adequate protection from wildlife while allowing the chicken access to foraging? Keeping these questions in mind will help you to make an informed decision when buying a prefabricated chicken coop.

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When building a chicken coop the first concern should be the safety and protection it maintains for your chickens. It should not only provide shelter from the weather, but from predators and wildlife as well.

Creating a chicken coop that has adequate airflow, but doesn’t allow other species in isn’t as difficult an endeavor as it might seem. Keep in mind that airflow can be created with openings in both the base and the roof of the shelter. These vents will either need to be small and plentiful, or covered in a strong steel mesh. Rats are able to squeeze through very small areas, and are known to chew through mesh that is not strong enough to get at eggs.

Wild birds may be attracted by chicken feed and attempt to get in through the upper vents in a coup. These wild birds may introduce parasites to your chicken flock. Fox and raccoon are notoriously clever, and may even attempt to dig under coops to find entrance. Do not depend solely on reinforcement to keep these pests out, but inspect for damage daily.

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Chickens require an adequate place to perch. Appropriate places are where the chicken is already comfortable and can perch in a place protected from both the weather and predators. Chickens enjoy perching at the highest point possible, so often times, if an adequate perch is not provided, they will find someplace themselves. This is not always helpful in keeping their area clean and the birds safe.

Chickens must also have adequate perching space. Crowded chickens are more likely to injure each other. The perch itself is important to the well being of a chicken’s foot. Too narrow a perch and the chicken will overlap its toes to hold on, possibly causing damage. A perch that is too thick will cause the chicken discomfort. Both too narrow or too wide perches can cause the muscles in the chicken’s foot to become sore or even deformed. A good perch can be made out of a 2×2 piece of lumber. Filing the corners a bit to give it a more rounded edge is more comfortable for the chicken feet.

Make sure there is about a foot of space for each chicken. A rounded perch made of pvc piping coated with a sand and paint mixture also works well for the chickens, but in colder weather they may not be able to keep their toes warm as well as they would on a flatter surface.

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Providing a good space for your laying hens is essential for maintaining their health and happiness, ensuring a better supply of eggs. Plan one nesting box for every four chickens. Nesting boxes can be purchased from farm supply stores, or easily built out of wood. If building your own, they should be just over a foot across each way with a depth of about one foot. They should be filled with clean straw or other soft bedding and cleaned daily to reduce the spread of chicken parasites.

Placement of the nesting boxes is also important. The best area will be where they are protected from drafts and disturbances. This is not always convenient, as it usually means further to go to collect the eggs. Eggs should not be left in the nesting boxes for very long, as they can spoil or crack, creating unhealthy conditions for the hens and increasing the difficulty of keeping the nesting boxes clean.

The nesting box is a great place for your hens to feel safe and protected, but they must also have plenty of space to roam in the day in your garden or a very large chicken coup.

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We used to have chickens for the purpose of having our own fresh eggs every day, and we did. Lots and lots. One reason was the chicken house, it was large , easy for the chickens to use and safe. And this is how we did it, we used an old wooden shed that we got from an allotment.

We placed it on a flat surface Removed any old nails that were sticking out so the chickens wouldn’t catch themselves when jumping or flying, and built on either side two perches with thick wooden poles and placed under them troughs full of hay to catch the eggs and lots of hay on the floor as well. Then cut a hole that is large enough for the chickens to go in and out of. Do not board up the shed door or block it in anyway as this is where you will be going in and out of to collect the eggs.

Once this is done you will need to put around your chicken wire , make sure it is a large area for your chickens to walk around and feed, but also make sure that it high and that you dig deep down at least 50cm but more would be better. This is stop foxes and other animals from getting in. Done this should give you eggs for years to come.

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Building a chicken coop can be a rather complex project. The more organization you have in your plans to building your chicken coop, the more likely you will get pleasing results. The first thing you should do is sketch a drawing of how you would like the chicken coop to look. Be sure to include all the colors you would like to implement in the design.

Also consider what kind of materials you want use, and every detail including the functionality you would like it to have. Make sure to include important elements that can keep your pet chicken safe in the design of the chicken coop. If you would like to protect your chickens from predators, make sure you implement windows that can be open and shut at your discretion. Also be sure to place chicken feeders and water in places that your pet chickens can easily get to.

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If you’re concerned about appearances or just eager for a cheap and easy solution a plastic chicken coop might be the right choice for you.

On the one hand you can buy a small plastic coop a few hundred dollars.It will protect your chickens from predators and your neighbors won’t complain that it looks like something you picked up at the city dump.It’s also very easy to attach a run to these coops so that the chickens can be protected outside.

If you simply want to avoid the expense of buying a coop it’s quite easy to take a plastic doghouse and turn it into a coop.You must make certain to add ventilation so that the chickens get plenty of air and then put in a couple of boxes.So long as you’ve only got a couple of chickens a doghouse is adequate. You must also give them plenty of outside space. Another option for conversions is a disused plastic playhouse.Anything large enough for kids has plenty of room for chickens.In most cases this will require very little effort to make your chickens feel right at home. This is lovely for them to roost at night and then they can scratch around in the garden in the day.

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When painting a chicken coop one of the most important considerations is to ensure that the paint you are using is non toxic. Even if the chickens do not, or are unable to pick the paint off and ingest it, often times toxic paint will emit fumes when heated by the sun, or leech chemicals into the water or feed of the chickens. Whitewash, a mixture of lime and water, is a traditional painting application, and is beneficial as it is a natural disinfectant and parasite repellent, but while the whitewash is still wet the chickens must be kept away as it is highly caustic.

Whitewash is also very inexpensive to make, and the lime can often be bought at a feed store. Acrylic paint is also a favorite, as it is more inexpensive then other paints, comes in a variety of colors, and is readily available at all hardware stores. Mixing a bit of sand into the paint where the chickens will be walking increases their traction. One of the more interesting uses of paint I have seen in a coop was the application of a strip of chalk board paint on the side of the wall used to keep track of laying hens.

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My mother was a great lover of pets and she always had a variety of animals our backyard. She had many breeds of chicken and the chickens had names. They would come when she called them! I suppose they learnt to associate her call with feeding time! The chicken ranged free during the day and spent the night in their coup, which was a box made of wooden slats.

The top was raised like the roof of a house and had a tarpaulin over it to keep out the rain. The sides and floor had an inch of space between each slat. Perches were provided inside. The 12”x12” entrance had a chicken mesh door. The coup was raised 2’ above ground on four legs. A straw-lined basket was inside for eggs. What fun we had racing to collect the egg when we heard the hen cackle to announce its feat!

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Though chickens are often perceived as farm animals, chickens as pets are not a thing of fiction. They each have their own personalities, just like dogs, but are often much easier to care for, and less expensive too.

Chickens are also great pets for other reasons as well. They will provide you with fresh eggs, saving you valuable money at the grocery store. They are also great pest controllers. The foul will eat all kinds of garden bugs, as well as mice. Coops are making their way into suburbs and cities. They are available pre-built from stores, or you can make them yourself. In order to live comfortably, a chicken coop should consist of a place to lay their eggs, some form of shelter, and somewhere to eat, play, and bathe.

There are many designs and sizes that one can choose from depending on their specific needs and local ordinances.

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September 23, 2009
- I am surprised by the answers to this question. Using animals for school experiments is so irresponsible, especially with all the animals already in shelters.

September 23, 2009
- I think it is great when celebs get behind a good cause. I think KFC should be shut down for their horrific treatment of chickens.

September 23, 2009
- This is a really good article about a rare breed of chicken. There are so many breeds to choose from, it is good to do your research.

September 23, 2009
- People who think of chickens as commodities will never understand that chickens are infact sentient and intelligent animals.

September 23, 2009
- Cockfighting is one of those things most people assume has died out, but infact it is going strong and illegal cockfighting rings are out there. I hope the people involved in this animal cruelty will feel the full force of the law.

September 23, 2009
- The idea of keeping backyard chickens is quite romantic, but you must be sure you can provide your chickens with everything they need to lead a happy life.

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- Here are a few tips on going vegetarian. The fact is when you have pet chickens you will find yourself questioning how chickens are kept of factory farms and how these and other animals suffer.

September 22, 2009
- If you have decided you would like to keep backyard chickens, you will need to check whether your local council allows it. If they do not, it is possible to take action to get them to change. But you will have to be willing to put up quite a fight.

September 22, 2009
- Here is a useful forum covering all things backyard, such as veggies and of course our loveable chickens. This discussion is on whether you can keep different chicken breeds together and the good news is that yes you can.

September 22, 2009
- I know of people who can successfully keep roosters together, such as the sanctuary a Poultry Place, but you must be careful and research before you try it. You must also make sure your council will allow you to keep roosters.

September 22, 2009
- You have got to check out this blog. It really shows the proper way to look after your sick chickens. If you choose to have backyard hens, you must make sure to give them the proper care and these people certainly do that.

September 22, 2009
- Have you given proper thought to protecting your pet chickens from predators? This story highlights the necessity to provide your hens with proper protection.

September 21, 2009
- It is a shame that you can’t really keep roosters in urban areas due to their crowing as sadly many people buy cute chicks not knowing the sex and end up giving the males to shelters, who cannot keep them all. Plus so many male chicks are unwanted in the egg industry that thousands are killed per day.

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In constructing or selecting a chicken coop you have to take several factors into the decision. First is whether or not your neighbors will object to what you have in the end.If you live in a populated area their opinion will matter as they can cause you many problems if they feel your decisions are adversely impacting their property value.They certainly won’t appreciate a noisy rooster either.So it’s always best to keep your neighbors informed.

In many cases they’ll have the right to veto your coop by refusing to grant an easement.You should always make sure to get an easement if one is required.It makes absolutely no sense to build something or have something erected unless you’re sure you’ll not have to tear it down as soon as your neighbor complains. Next you must consider a budget and figure out what you can afford.You must build a coop that will protect your chickens from predators,but often you can save money by salvaging construction material from job sites or old sheds.It’s possible to buy prefabricated coops also.The chickens will need plenty of air and each chicken will require it’s on nesting box,which is best placed off the ground.You’ll especially want to protect against snakes.Raccoons and dogs may simply destroy anything that isn’t built well enough to deter them so you can’t take too many shortcuts.

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- Portland has opened its arms to keeping pet chickens and I think it is great. People can enjoy the pleasures of keeping chickens in their backyard and get lovely, fresh and cruelty free eggs.

September 20, 2009
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September 20, 2009
- If you have problems with chicken lice in your coup, you will need to buy a spray. These are available online and at pet stores. If you spot it early then it should not be a major problem.

September 20, 2009
- This lady managed to get her chickens approved in an urban area and she seems like a great chicken owner. If you do not keep roosters you will find chickens are very quiet. However, you should remember that many rooster chicks are left at shelters and euthanazed each year, so if you do live on a rural property you may want to consider adopting one.

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Caring for Backyard Chickens – Imagine having fresh eggs for breakfast every morning, as well as a natural alarm clock. These are just two of the benefits of raising backyard chickens. When cared for properly, chickens can be entertaining and valuable pets.

When constructing a living space—a coup— for your chickens, there are several things to keep in mind. Chickens, though small, need room to move. Plan on allotting 3 to 4 square feet of space per chicken in your coup. When in doubt, err on the side of too big rather than too small.

Climate is another factor to consider. In warm climates, chickens need plenty of ventilation to stay comfortable, and in cold climates, they need insulation for warmth as well as fresh air ventilation. You should also ensure that their drinking water does not freeze in the winter. Light is good for egg production, so a south-facing window in the coup will ensure your chickens have plenty of sunshine. Chickens can easily fall prey to coyotes, dogs, hawks, and bears, among others. Creating a predator-proof coup with good fencing can help protect your chickens.

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September 19, 2009
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September 19, 2009
- Organic chicken feed will mean healthy and happy chickens, so it is definitely something to consider. Plus, I really like Joy. She seems to care about animals a lot.

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September 19, 2009
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When building a chicken coop there are a number of features that are important to include in the design. Besides simply protecting the chickens to be housed from the elements, the design should allow feeding and watering the chickens to be convenient.

The coop should also be easy to clean and maintain. Sturdy materials should be used to provide adequate shelter. Chickens that are easy to feed and water are more likely to receive adequate nutrition, a coop that is easier to keep clean and maintained is more likely to provide a healthy environment, and a structure that is made out of sturdy materials is less likely to go unrepaired.

Providing adequate housing for your chickens is more likely to be a priority if it is not difficult to do, especially if children will be playing a part in maintaining the chickens. Healthy chickens depend on shelter, clean food and water, and a well maintained environment, so be sure it is easy to provide.

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