Chicken housing is a crucial element to your success when raising
your own birds at home. The chicken coop
design should be such that it fulfills several jobs. A well-build chicken
coop will provide plenty of ventilation for the birds. Ventilation is very
important for those who live in hot climates. But at the same time it must
protect your flock from the elements, protect them from predators, and give
them an area in which they can feel safe and secure. It should be able to
protect the chicken from its predators which are dogs, cats, foxes and rodents.
It should be built in such a way that no gap should be there for rodents to
enter the in the coop. It should be strong enough to withstand the different
weather conditions in order to keep the chicken safe.
Another factor that should be considered while planning for a chicken
coop is size. The size of chicken coop matters a lot. Over crowding should not
be done while raising chickens. Overcrowding can lead to a variety of diseases
as well as unruly birds. Disease within a chicken coop can run rampant in no
time. The entire flock can suffer simply if they are forced to survive into a
small space. A chicken coop must allow for at least three feet of space per
bird.
Water and feeders should be given a lot more importance in a
chicken coop. they should be placed at a convenient level for the chickens. It is important that all of your birds have
access to both food and water.
