Chicken Coop Roost

by chicken house plans on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 | Comments Off

If you like having fresh and nutritious eggs for your breakfast then it may be a good idea building a chicken coop in your backyard. Now it is possible to build a chicken house using quality material that is inexpensive. Any if you have any material that can be reused, you can make good use now.

Although it is easy to build a chicken coop, however you will need to avoid some mistakes that you can commit. This way you will prevent any overspending. Here are the mistakes to avoid:

1) Space: Before you buy any material and start building a chicken coop make sure you have enough space in your backyard. And if you are short on space go for a small house. So take measurements before you start the project.

2) Positioning: Consider the direction and place you want to have the chicken house carefully. This is important because you will require proper ventilation and some sunshine for making the chickens comfortable.

3) Protection: Never under estimates the damage those predators can cause to your chickens. Have proper protection in the house run so that animals cannot dig underground.

4) Moisture removal: Cold weather and moisture can make your hens fall sick. When building a chicken house, decide how you will dry the house after a wash. You may have to build a floor that has a slight slope.

5) Lighting: Depending on the size of the chicken house decide the number of lights you will require. This aspect is important to keep the hens warm.

6) Nesting: For the hens to lay eggs you will require nests. These should be placed in a dark place and should be made from material that keeps the chicken warm and comfortable. This step is extremely important when building a chicken coop.

7) Roost for Sleeping: For the birds to sleep well and lay quality eggs you will require building a roost. Make sure you use good smooth lumber when you build the roost.

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Help me catch my chickens!! Please?

I had 3 chickens---two little babies and one young chicken--all males. They always stayed in the yard. The young chicken would roost in the woodline at night, and the babies in their cage, but during the day they always stayed in the yard.

Someone gave me a baby hen and all of a sudden my chickens have gone wild! Seriously! The first night she was there, I went out to put them in the cage, and they were no where to be found. Since then (it's been a week), I've only seen them twice! And they go crazy if I get anywhere near them! I used to hold them a lot! I don't get it.

Anyway, I need to catch them, and have them stay in the coop for a while until they get the idea that the yard is home. But I can't catch them! Any ideas?

Okay, I've had a bunch of hens, no roosters. Mine have a pen and a coop and get to "free-range" my yard for a little while each day. Seems like adding the hen really was the problem. If it were me, I'd set out something really irresistible in a low-sided pan so they can see what's in it (I use round cake pans). Watermelon and cantaloupe will have mine breaking their necks to get to it. Then I'd try to corner them one at a time, with a partner if possible. I've never had this problem as they always run into their coop at night. Oh, and contrary to what someone else said, mine have remained really good pets even after sexual maturity (perhaps because there are no roosters.) Good luck, I sure hope you can lure them back before a predator gets any.