The times when raising animals was something you could easily do without almost any means whatsoever (they would eat and sleep around the yard), modern times have come with a lot of food-safety provisions which are, however, the base for a long and healthy living. You could take the risk, but when a convenient DIY solution is right at your grasp, why not try it? So, if you are planning to build a chicken coop by your own, we have the best and comprehensive tutorial for you. Now, a chicken coop is not something to be bungled.
The design featured here requires a degree of complexity that will ultimately ensure the best output for a structure like this. You have to pay attention to the details so you won’t have to undo some of the screwing and nailing. Do yourself a favor and save about some dollars with a DIY chicken coop. Follow the instructions carefully and good luck on the work!
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I’m new and interested in building a hen house and trying this out.