How to Build a Chicken Coop Step by Step - Make DIY Coop?

We all know that coop provides shelter to your feathery flocks so it should be of good quality, well ventilated, spacious, durable, portable and accessible for your chickens. If you are planning to make DIY coop, then in this article I will provide you the course of action on the same.  

How to Build a Chicken Coop?

Step-1: Get acquainted with the total number of chickens

Before working on the creation of chicken coop, you should count the number of chickens in your farm or backyard so that accordingly you can plan the coop size. Per chicken requires approximately five sq. ft. space and if you are willing to keep six chickens then the total space you need is 30 sq. ft., make sure you keep some extra space so that your dear chicks can roam freely in the coop.

Step-2:  Prepare a plan for chicken house

Design all the important things beforehand so that your flocks enjoy the pleasurable stay in your DIY coop. I will focus on the significant points which you should consider for the chicken house. Let’s study those points-

1. For the outer covering of the coop, you can go for good quality chicken wire mesh or hardware cloth to save
your flocks from predators.

2. Make sure your chicken coop should be 3-4 feet above the ground so that wetness in monsoons does not disturb the feet of your hatchlings.

3. Arrange some space for perching where your flocks can comfortably rest.

4. Allow proper air circulation so that your chickens can breathe fresh air. You can arrange good sized window for adequate ventilation.

5. Keep food and water for your hatchlings at the appropriate location from where you can observe the resources. It will help you to maintain the supplies in proper order.

6. Insulation must be correct so that it will provide safe and secure life to your flocks. The apt padding will protect your chicks from outside elements of weather.

7. The hens must be allowed to lay eggs in the nesting box which must be spacious so that eggs can be kept in healthy condition.

8. The coop should remain clean by making use of access doors and dropping trays. It should be free from odor.

Step-3: Collect necessary tools and resources-

After preparing the plan for chicken coop now, you switch over to collect all the essential stuff required to make the coop. Buy saws, wood, nails, drills, hammer from the hardware shop. Decide the measurements of all the needed items before making the purchase.

Step-4:  Construct the chicken house

Finally, work on the part of the chicken house construction after getting all the items. It would be great if you plan in your mind the rough idea regarding construction of the coop which you will be going to implement practically. Make sure you measure all the things carefully and then cut it. Prepare the foundation for working on the bottom portion and then move on to the upward side. Lastly set up the roof, windows, and doors. You can enhance the look of your DIY coop by applying paint on it.

Conclusive thought  

This informative piece of writing will allow you to build the chicken coop on your own for your precious feathery flocks. Follow all the steps as mentioned above systematically so that you can efficiently construct the chicken coop for your dear birds. With your hard work, passion, time and energy you can provide noteworthy pet house to your flocks. Let them enjoy the comfortable stay in your backyard.