Building a chicken coop is not exactly easy but it is not an impossible job. There are many, many different modern day designs to choose out of so finding one that suits all your needs should not be to hard. If the free space you have in your garden or back yard is small don't worry, there are ways around this. You can always take the easy route and go out and buy a chicken coop from a local store but it is very hard to find exactly what you need this way. At least when you build the coop yourself you can create it to your own specifications.

It is advisable to go online and do a bit of research on the subject before you start. Try to find out exactly what materials you are going to need and write down everything. You could also visit local stores in town that sell chicken coops and take various measurements. Try to keep an eye out for chicken coop designs that take your eye and make a note of them.

Building the coop yourself will bring with it certain things that cannot be avoided. make sure you build the coop in an area where it will be protected from severe weather conditions. It is also a good idea to build the chicken coop a decent height of the ground so that the birds cannot get free too easily. The chicken coop must be built to a steady standard to make sure the birds are comfortable and happy in their environment. happy birds will produce much healthier eggs on a much more regular basis.

There are big security issues to be considered when thinking about building a chicken coop. Firstly, make sure you do not build the chicken coop anywhere near a hedge system in your garden. Many predators and pests can hide out unseen in garden hedges and you do not want them to get at your beloved chickens. Another thing to think about is predators being able to dig underneath the chicken coop and get inside the housing and your birds. This can be counteracted by using reasonably cheap chicken wire put underneath the chicken run and coop - nothing will be able to burrow up through this wire so your chickens will be protected.

These are just a few points of advice to take into consideration before you build a chicken coop. Remember to do plenty of research before you venture on this kind of project. Good luck and enjoy your chicken coop and the produce it will bring.