I wanted to put it off, but I knew it unavoidable. I needed a chicken coop. The little chicks weren't so little anymore and they were able to get out of their tiny box which was make the garage notably grimy. After seeing the prices of the pre-fabricated chicken coops I decided to construct my own chicken coop to save a several hundred bucks.
I've put together a list of everything you'll need that you are going to need as well as what they're going to be needed for.
Of course many building project wouldn't be complete without a hammer and nails. This staple of the backyard builder will be what you use to put the coop together.
You're also going to need a measuring tape, level, and a framing square. The measuring tape is pretty obvious, but the level and square are important as well. The level is to ensure that your chicken coop doesn't have a slant and to make sure everything lines up nicely. The square is used when slicing lumber to make sure that you have a perfect 90 degree angle.
You're also going to need an screw driver and screws. You could use a hand screwdriver, but I wouldn't recommend it... your forearm will become very tired. You see, when constructing anything screws are far stronger than nails because they 'grip' the wood more than nails do. Nails have their place as well, but usually to hold together non-structural elements of whatever you're constructing.
I also very much suggest having a table saw or a circular saw. You could use a handsaw, but the number of cuts you need to make would take quite a long time if you used a hand saw.
One of the most important things you need to do to your chicken coop is seal it up extremely adequately . A drafty chicken coop can cause serious health risks for your chickens in the wintertime. In order to seal up your chicken coop you're going to need a caulking gun and some exterior silicone. I should mention that you need let the silicone set up for at least 72 hours before you put your chickens in the coop because the silicone releases some pretty fumes.
Of course, it's always a good thing if your coop looks stylish as well. For this we'll use paint. You should paint it any colors you want. Since I really didn't want to tick off my neighbors I decided not to paint the coop pink, but rather I painted it a nice brown color. It blends in with the backyard extremely well.
There aren't very many supplies you got to get to erect a coop. The essentials are: lumber, cinder blocks, shingles and a little chicken wire. You should be able to get all of the materials for your chicken coop for under $100.
Now that you understand what you need to buy to build your coop, get some plans and start building! The quicker you build it the faster you'll be able to enjoy fresh eggs every day. - 16890
I've put together a list of everything you'll need that you are going to need as well as what they're going to be needed for.
Of course many building project wouldn't be complete without a hammer and nails. This staple of the backyard builder will be what you use to put the coop together.
You're also going to need a measuring tape, level, and a framing square. The measuring tape is pretty obvious, but the level and square are important as well. The level is to ensure that your chicken coop doesn't have a slant and to make sure everything lines up nicely. The square is used when slicing lumber to make sure that you have a perfect 90 degree angle.
You're also going to need an screw driver and screws. You could use a hand screwdriver, but I wouldn't recommend it... your forearm will become very tired. You see, when constructing anything screws are far stronger than nails because they 'grip' the wood more than nails do. Nails have their place as well, but usually to hold together non-structural elements of whatever you're constructing.
I also very much suggest having a table saw or a circular saw. You could use a handsaw, but the number of cuts you need to make would take quite a long time if you used a hand saw.
One of the most important things you need to do to your chicken coop is seal it up extremely adequately . A drafty chicken coop can cause serious health risks for your chickens in the wintertime. In order to seal up your chicken coop you're going to need a caulking gun and some exterior silicone. I should mention that you need let the silicone set up for at least 72 hours before you put your chickens in the coop because the silicone releases some pretty fumes.
Of course, it's always a good thing if your coop looks stylish as well. For this we'll use paint. You should paint it any colors you want. Since I really didn't want to tick off my neighbors I decided not to paint the coop pink, but rather I painted it a nice brown color. It blends in with the backyard extremely well.
There aren't very many supplies you got to get to erect a coop. The essentials are: lumber, cinder blocks, shingles and a little chicken wire. You should be able to get all of the materials for your chicken coop for under $100.
Now that you understand what you need to buy to build your coop, get some plans and start building! The quicker you build it the faster you'll be able to enjoy fresh eggs every day. - 16890
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About the Author: Peter Gunn has been consistently breeding chickens for years. He has assisted hundreds of people all over the globe do the same. Get a free report from Peter about how you can turn your chicken coops into a profitable business, and stupidly simple chicken coopsbuilding plans.
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