Making A Hen Coop Checklist
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If you’re seriously considering raising chickens in your yard, it’s best to read and carefully appraise each one of the following factors prior to getting your feet wet.
This is to be certain you are prepared, ready, willing and able to do what must be done so as to get the maximum out of backyard chicken raising.
Space: Though you do not have to build chicken coops as big as your house, chickens do need sufficient room to ramble in. Make sure that there is enough space in your yard where they can do their thing.
Time: Although chickens need little care you need the time to fasten then in their coops safely at night and let out again in the morning. They also have to be given fresh water and feed daily. Coop cleaning can be done on a regular, bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on the amount of chickens you have.
Cost: Although the initial investment may appear high due to feed costs and bedding expenses, chickens usually pay for themselves several times over with their daily eggs, chickens beef and the hours of delight they bring as pets.
How Many: The amount of chickens actually is dependent on the space you have available. The rule of thumb is to have 3 or more due to the quirky group mentality of chickens! And if you need roosters as well , the counseled proportion is 1 rooster for each 10 hens but you have to know that roosters aren’t necessary for hens to lay eggs!
Neighborhood restrictions: Check if your town or city has restrictions on keeping chickens in your property before you begin to build a chicken coop. As a pleasantness to your neighbors, it’s a good idea to inform them of your scheme (especially if they’re next door neighbors, more so if you have got a rooster).
Free Ranging: As much as possible, ensure that your chickens can enjoy free ranging but make sure that their free ranging area is secure from predators, including your neighborhood dogs. If your chickens don’t have a huge enough area wherein they can free range, build them a secure pen since they want the unpolluted air and exercise.
There you are! These are the 1st steps towards raising chickens and building a chicken coop in your yard.
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