Before you decide to attempt to build your own chicken coop, it is important that you have a plan of action, as there are several things you should consider.

When you finish constructing your chicken coop you will have a constant supply of fresh eggs for you and family. In fact the typical chicken will potentially lay more than two hundred and sixty eggs each year. Suppose you have about 4 or 5 hens, this will generate lots of fresh natural and organic eggs to enjoy. You will never have to buy a supermarket egg again.

Build your own chicken coop and you will save you money in several ways. Not only from the regular supply of fresh eggs, but your flock will produce natural fertilizer too. It is one of the greenest projects you can undertake.

Imagine the satisfaction of providing your own top quality eggs, as well as the money you save by constructing your own hen house. Also your children can be taught a great life lesson, and given a feeling of responsibility, if you let them help to look after the chickens.

Should you be considering taking the plunge and planning to build your own chicken coop, then among the decisions that you must make is to whether to make a fixed and permanent hen house, or possibly a lightweight easily transportable coop for your flock. If you move frequently then a portable option may suit you best.

Where to buy the coop materials? Most people simply visit the nearest Do-it-yourself store and get everything there. However, there are other options that can save you even more money. Try online shopping and compare the costs. Quite frequently you will get far better bargains on the web, so it's worth looking.

Another option is to build your chicken coop using recycled materials. Why use new? There are many places you can get salvaged wood, along with the other things you will need. You may even have materials you can use in your garage.

Online you will find a great deal of free information to help you to build your own chicken coop. If you're in a rush to get your birds housed, you'll come across quite a few designs that can help you to complete the project in as little as three days. Other choices are obtaining a ready-built chicken coop, or one that's partially constructed. Partially constructed, or kit form, chicken coops will still save some cash over totally ready made yet still give you the satisfaction doing some of the construction yourself.

Believe me there is no better taste that eating or cooking with the eggs produced by your own chickens, in a coop you made yourself.