If you really want to keep chickens but can’t afford an expensive commercial hen house, then homemade chicken coops is the best option. You can save hundreds (and in some cases, thousands) of dollars just by building your own coop with simple, easy to find materials. My motto is: why spend more than you need [...]
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Cleaning Chicken Coops
One of the first things you’ll notice after a few days of having your chicken house up and running is that it will get awfully dirty. Chickens, like all birds, poop regularly. This results in a rapid build up of faeces on the ground. Whilst this is a good thing for fertilization, when it occurs [...]
Free Plans for Chicken Coops
Free chicken coop plans are easy to come by. But that doesn’t mean they are always easy to follow and make a reality. Once you have decided to make your own chook house, you have to work out a few things. Namely: Your budget Available space Your skills How much time you have You certainly [...]
Where to Buy Chicken Coops
Knowing where to buy chicken coops is the first step in your journey of providing a great house for your beloved chooks. If you are on a budget then don’t worry, as there are many used bargains out there. There is also the option of making your own chook house – whichever choice suits your [...]
Portable & Movable Chicken Coops
If you only have a small group of chooks then portable chicken coops are a good option. Portable or mobile coops can work for groups of 6 birds or less – ie for very small backyard set ups. They allow your chickens to free range without the worry of them eating out all the available [...]
Chicken Coops with Runs
It’s one thing to have a sheltered chicken house for your birds, but if they can’t get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, then it is rather cruel. So building a chicken coop with a run is the best option to allow your hens outdoor access during the day. And despite what this [...]
