How To Build A Chicken Coop In 3 Steps

How to build a cheap chicken coop

1. Constructing a backyard chicken coop could be one of the most fun things you will ever do in your life
Not only will you have a small farm in your backyard that provied organic eggs every day,recycles your organic food and provides high quality fertilizer,
but you'll be proud to know that you made something with your own two hands .
Also, building your own chicken coop is so common sense. You can build a chicken coop at just a fraction of the cost of buying a pre-built one.
Most pre-built chicken coops you buy need to be assembled anyway, you're really just paying hugely inflated prices for the material.
But it is very important to know that building a chicken coop on your own is not a simple thing to do.
You need to take into account materials, insulation, ventilation, lighting, positioning, nesting, perches, litter collection and protection from the elements and other animals.

I've revealed an excellent guide that can show you how to build a cheap chicken coop .
It doesn't matter if your a master carpenter or a total beginner, If you require a big or small coop, or if you have a small or big budget.
So first thing take a look at this excellent guide that will show you,easely
step by step how to build a chicken coop with your own two hands.

2.Buing Materials

Now that you have your guide to show you how to build a cheap chicken coop,
This is the right time to buy the construction materials.
To save on expenses, it is recommended that you shop for your chicken coop building supplies from second hand shops.
You never know the kind of bargain you will be able to find in these shops.
Check the chicken coop plan you have chosen and copy the list of materials of the plan. If you will have less than 4 chickens in the coop, the size of the coop is sufficient but for future expansion purposes and to preclude building
another coop after a year or two, I recommend to double the original size of the chicken coop.
Make sure that all of the basics are taken cared of before you buy a single piece of lumber.
If you took our advice to use basics are taken cared of before you buy ,
then one of the problems you'll face is getting them all in the same lengths - This is the fun part!
Make sure you have: face mask and leather gloves,work bench,power saw,sander,measuring tape,and first of all your chicken coop plan. Belive me It pays to be safe when your working whith tools.
When ever yoy are ready with your plan and your materials you can start to build your backyard chicken coop.
Just go through the plan details that's all.
It's not difficult to build a chicken coop although it may take a long time if you have not done any carpentry work in a long time but it is definitely exciting and fun,
especially when you start seeing shape of it!
Make sure that there are no more nails on the pieces of the wood your using.
To get a smooth surface for all the wood you will use sand them down with your electric sander If necessary.
Cut them to size based on the dimensions provided on your chicken coop plan details.
Join the bottom frames first, then the side frames and supporting frames.
In assembling the frames, use wood glue to hold them in place where they are to be joined and drill very small pilot holes for the nails.
To ensures that the nails go in straight Drill pilot holes
Better yet, use a miter joint or end lap joint as shown in the figures below.
These are the two most common joints you need to use in building your chicken coop to ensure stability and sturdiness of your project.
Miter Joint End Lap Joint
You have to put the sidings (plywood and/or chicken wire) and the roofing material of the chicken coop when the frame is ready.
When increasing the size or dimensions of your chicken coop, make sure that you double the length of the wood supports and the size.
For example, from a 25mm x 25mm x 2m wood, increase it to 50mm x 50mm x 3m to ensure that the frame is strong and sturdy!
The last ones you should work on is the windows and doors.
As soon as everything is finished,
do a once-over inspection and plug all seams and joints with insulation material to prevent cold air from entering your flock's new house.

3.Lastly, you can paint it any color you want to match the overall character of your home!
That's it ! I hope the article helped you. I wish you a quick construction, cheaper and a lot of satisfaction and fresh eggs. yaniv

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