Chicken Coop Kits – How To Build a Chicken Coop The Easy Way

Chicken Coop Kits – How to Build a Chicken Coop the Easy Way

If you want to start raising chickens but, like me, the thought of building a chicken coop really just doesn’t appeal to you or match your DIY abilities, and buying a pre-built hen house is simply too expensive, then maybe you should look into buying chicken coop kits.

Basically, these chicken coop kits contain all the parts and materials you will need. The wood is pre-cut, so you can assemble it at home in your garden without all the bother of using diy chicken coop plans, then having to buy the materials and then having to make sure you’re cutting to measure as directed. I can’t do this if my life depends on it!

Luckily these chicken coop kits are perfect for people like you and me. They’ll go together a lot quicker than starting from scratch, they’ll keep your chickens safe and happy and they are pre-tested to ensure they’re right for your chickens needs.

There are some important points to consider before buying though. Below, I’ll look at the three main things to consider before you hand over your hard earned cash.

Chicken Coop Kits Tips

How Many Chickens Are You Going to Keep in Your Chicken Coops?

Although this may seem an obvious question, you’d be amazed at the amount of times I get questions from people who’ve already bought or even made a chicken coop and then asked what chickens should they put in it! There will normally be chicken coop signs on the chicken coop kits to show how many chickens it is suitable for. But please think about how many chickens you want to raise first, okay?

The bigger the chicken the more space it needs. Smallest needs about 2 – 3 square feet of space each, the larger breeds need 5 to 6 square feet of space each. Some chicken coop designs can be modified to fit more smaller chickens in. Check the information or ask before you buy.

Do You Want Eggs, Meat or Both? Most people look to raise chickens for the tasty fresh eggs, some for the delicious organic meat and others for both. Before you buy your chicken coop kits you need to decide which one is for you, as each type has different needs. Read up on the chicken breeds that are best layers and best meat birds, and base your decision of which chicken coop kits you need on this information.

What Size Backyard Do You Have? Personally, I’d recommend raising no more than 2 or 3 chickens if you have a small backyard. So obviously, choosing your chicken coop kits depends on the amount of space you have available.

The more space you have, the bigger the coop you can get and the more chickens you can keep. Check out the dimensions of the chicken coop kits to make sure your chicken coops backyard sized. Some chicken coop kits look small until you’ve finished building them, then you realise they’re taking up most of your garden. By this stage it’s too late to do anything about it!

Hopefully by keeping the above advice in mind you’ll find the perfect chicken coop kits for you.