The manner you build your coop needs for it to not be drafty or windy. Seasons will change and so will the weather. That is why your coop must be able to endure any kind of natural events.
Roosting poles must be made available for your hens to sleep. It should have an approximate 2-inch wide with rounded edges. You allocate an 8 to 10 inch living space between each bird. Place nest boxes to encourage egg laying. One nest box is good for three to four chickens. Situate the boxes a few inches above the ground. Don’t let it contact the soil. Spot these nesting boxes somewhere private where no one can trouble them while they’re performing their thing. Basic safety is the very first policy one should follow.
Your coop must be roomy and open. You have got to allot at least 3 square feet for each and every bird. There must also be room for the feeder and also where the waterer can hang up, which is 7-8 inches above the ground.
The coop has to be available for the owner’s and chicken’s benefit only. Predators and rodents not allowed. Quick ease of access can assist you to clean the coop so that bacteria and bugs do not fester.
