Hi Carol, A proper chicken coop should have large boxes for each chicken with straw in them for when they lay eggs. I have seen fancy chicken coops where the wall behind the boxes are hinged. That way all you have to do is lift the back and grab the eggs. There should also be some sort of perch for your chickens. And, of course, there should be a door where they have access to the outside.
Here are a couple mobile chicken coops you may find helpful to get started. Also if you click over to my blog and search chicken coops a few other designs will pop up.
I have never before raised chickens, and I have never built anything in my life, but I needed a chicken coop and I didn’t have the funds for a store bought one. A quick Google search brought me to Building a Chicken Coop by Bill Keene 🐔🏠.
Bill promised to simplify the process of building a chicken coop from scratch and provide all the information I would need to successfully keep my own chickens.
Most importantly Mr. Keene provides a 60 day money back guarantee, which made the purchase risk free. Either it was everything he promised or I got my money back.
He also includes lots of bonus material, I was really excited about bonus number four, a pdf file titled: The Cheapest Materials to Build Your Coop Out Of.
It all sounded ideal for my needs, and I ordered right away.
It was just what I needed, and it sounds like you do too!
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Hi Carol, A proper chicken coop should have large boxes for each chicken with straw in them for when they lay eggs. I have seen fancy chicken coops where the wall behind the boxes are hinged. That way all you have to do is lift the back and grab the eggs. There should also be some sort of perch for your chickens. And, of course, there should be a door where they have access to the outside.
Here are a couple mobile chicken coops you may find helpful to get started. Also if you click over to my blog and search chicken coops a few other designs will pop up.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/diy-stenciled-chicken-coop-27462886?r=2
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/diy-mobile-chicken-coop-7647569?r=2
I have never before raised chickens, and I have never built anything in my life, but I needed a chicken coop and I didn’t have the funds for a store bought one. A quick Google search brought me to Building a Chicken Coop by Bill Keene 🐔🏠.
Bill promised to simplify the process of building a chicken coop from scratch and provide all the information I would need to successfully keep my own chickens.
Most importantly Mr. Keene provides a 60 day money back guarantee, which made the purchase risk free. Either it was everything he promised or I got my money back.
He also includes lots of bonus material, I was really excited about bonus number four, a pdf file titled: The Cheapest Materials to Build Your Coop Out Of.
It all sounded ideal for my needs, and I ordered right away.
It was just what I needed, and it sounds like you do too!
Here's a link to his site. Good luck! It's not too hard once you know what to do :)