What kind of henhouse should you build (or buy)?
Grab your hammer and nails (or your wallet and Craigslist). Whether you go with a prefab or build your own pullet palace, there are several things that every backyard coop needs to keep the flock on lock.
Designing or Buying a Coop
Why this matters
- The right coop keeps your flock warm, clean and safe from predators that are looking for a chicken dinner.
- Setting up a great coop = setting yourself up for convenient egg-collecting.
- Making sure your hens have the right amount of room keeps them from taking the “pecking order” too far.
Great post. I built my first coop, have a commercial one now that I love. There’s the perfect one out there for every flock. Good pointers to get started.
Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
Thanks so much Lisa! Love your Instagram feed, BTW!
Also, always good to remind people, check what the laws are in your area. Some urban places allow chickens, but have minimum distances from houses and other buildings, which can also make a difference in what coop you get (and where you put it). Love seeing different coops!
Kali – absolutely great point. We make that point in Episode #2, with a fact-filled Q&A session. Let us know what else we might have left out of that one in the comments so our chicken-crazy subscribers can benefit from your knowledge! xo – j
LOL I just love your bloopers, and thank you so much for all that you do in sharing with us. How is that Baby of yours? I have only seen your baby bump.. 🙂
Hello from Niagara, Ontario, Canada
It really looks amazing and inspiring, the structures. I like it to build for my chicken very helpful. thank you