Raising chickens can be extremely beneficial for a family or a person. But before you can yield the produce (eggs and meat), you must invest. Taking care of your chickens entails offering them the best quality living space just as much as providing with food every day. There are a lot of information about the site, the size, storage space and sturdiness you will need to know before going into your own DIY chicken coop building project. Insulation and ventilation are also intricate parts that must be thoroughly investigated before making a decision and start building the coop… See more in the video below…

The Complete Guide To Building Your Own Chicken Coop

These chicken coops are designed to be an attractive addition to any yard. They are functional and each coop is built with the health, well being and safety of the chickens in mind. These coops are built to stand the test of time. The coops are built with quality materials and hard work. How does it look?

The Rockport chicken coop

These chicken coop are handcrafted at Clark Farm.

Chicken coop poop hammock I NEED this! the floor under the roost is where it is the dirtiest. this would help with the cleaning process. What do you think?

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Most of the time, coops are just an ordinary rectangular structure that looks more like a shack. People see it like a necessity for raising chickens so not much creativity is put into it. Some people are more attentive though. They prefer a chicken house which does its job but also looks good in the garden. The project you can see in the pictures in one of these. Lovely from the outside and effective on the inside! The 8 by 5 coop has a fancy trim, spire, run and even flower boxes under the windows. Take into account that the finished result showcased here has had the help of carpenters. Good luck on your own similar project.

Chicken coops are common on the homestead websites. But duck houses are an equally necessary thing for people who have this activity of raising ducks. So if you want your little ones to grow up safe and not get into fights with the chickens with which they can share the same yard, it’s time you make the effort of building a quack shack! The DIY project showcased here can be expanded with two 3 foot tall, 4 and 8 foot long sections. It’s recommended to make it poultry screened. Just look how happy the ducks are, swimming in their little pool. Here are a few things to consider when you want to build a Duck House…

Some things to consider:

Size. Before you decide how fancy your duck house will be, figure out how large it needs to be.
Flooring. Duck houses can sit directly on the ground but should have a wooden or cement floor so predators can’t dig underneath to gain access.
Bedding. Pine shavings work fine for bedding, but other ducks prefer straw.
Nesting Boxes.
Ventilation. The house should be at least 3 feet tall, with vents along the top near the roof to allow for good air flow.
Entrance/Exit. The pop door to your duck house should be sufficient for two ducks to enter and exit at once.

Here they are the day we brought them home….

Another awesome idea for the duck houses!

Here’s a Guide to Raising Ducks…

More ideas:

• Begin with chicken coop basics — determine the necessary features for your coop, add a few amenities, and choose the right location and size
• Get set to build your chicken coop — figure out the gear and materials you need and get a crash course on basic carpentry skills
• Dig into coop construction — prepare your coop’s site, create your coop’s skeleton, and include walls, doors, windows, and a roof
• Add finishing touches — construct creature comforts for your flock, put together a run, and plug in with basic electricity
• Check out all kinds of coops — follow materials lists, cut lists, and schematic drawings for five different chicken coops

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Chicken coops are the places where chicken lives and lay eggs.You could try the DIY approach and build something that suits best your options. Or you could resort to a ready-built coop. One such great example is the Nogg chicken little house. It can hold up to 4 chickens, although 2-3 is more recommended. The manufacturer compares it to a luxury flat share for chickens than an ordinary coop. With this in your yard, not only the possums or raccoons will have a hard time breaching easily to your chickens, but also the outdoor design will benefit from it.

1.Turn An old Washing Machine Into A Chicken Coop

2. Small Dorking Chicken Coop

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3.  The Nogg Chicken Coop: A Hip Design for the Urban Chicken

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Building a homemade chicken coop can be easier than you think. The most common problem you encounter with chicken coops is their unpleasant aspect. But who said that such a thing can’t be stylish too? Just take a look at this next retro-looking chicken coop which was built inside a 1970 Morris Traveller. The owner of the hen house was looking for something unique which can be transformed into a coop and found this retro Morris Traveller with the help of a friend. The total cost of this project (including the Traveller) was less than $500, so this was a great investment for both the owner and the little hens which now have a cool place to live…

Raising chickens can be extremely beneficial for a family or a person. But before you can yield the produce (eggs and meat), you must invest. Taking care of your chickens entails offering them the best quality living space just as much as providing with food every day. There are a lot of information about the site, the size, storage space and sturdiness you will need to know before going into your own DIY chicken coop building project. Insulation and ventilation are also intricate parts that must be thoroughly investigated before making a decision and start building the coop… See more in the video below…

The Complete Guide To Building Your Own Chicken Coop