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Making A Hen Coop Checklist
If you’re seriously considering raising chickens in your yard, it’s best to read and thoroughly evaluate every one of the following factors before you get your feet wet.
This is to be certain you are prepared, ready, willing and able to do what must be done to get the maximum out of backyard chicken raising.
Space: Although you do not have to build chicken coops as big as your home, chickens do need enough space to roam in. Make sure that there’s enough space in your yard where they can do their thing.
Time: Although chickens need little care you need the time to lock then in their coops safely at night and let out again in the morning. They also need to be given clean water and feed daily. Coop cleaning can be done on a once-per-week, bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on the amount of chickens you have.
Cost: Though the initial investment may appear high due to feed costs and bedding costs, chickens customarily pay for themselves numerous times over with their daily eggs, chickens beef and the hours of pleasure they bring as pets.
How Many: The quantity of chickens actually depends upon the space you have available. The rule of thumb is to have 3 or even more because of the quirky group mind-set of chickens! And if you need roosters also the suggested proportion is 1 rooster for each 10 hens but you have got to know that roosters aren’t mandatory for hens to lay eggs!
Neighborhood restrictions: Check if your city or town has restrictions on keeping chickens in your property before you begin to build a chicken coop. As a pleasantness to your neighbors, it is a good idea to tell them of your scheme (especially if they are next door neighbors, more so if you have a rooster).
Free Ranging: As much as is possible, ensure that your chickens can enjoy free ranging but ensure that their free ranging area is secure from predators, including your neighborhood dogs. If your chickens don’t have a huge enough area wherein they can free range, build them a safe pen since they need the clean air and exercise.
There you are! These are the first steps towards raising chickens and building a chicken coop in your yard.
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