Let’s be straight and keep this to the point. First of all, get a good DIY guide. Work out a design according to the size of the coop you need. Decide the number of chickens that you want to have. For this you can take help from your family. Once the number of chickens is decided then you can plan the size of the coop. Get your DIY book on homemade chicken coops here.

Now select a place where you want to build the coop.

Remember:
1.Uneven surface will make it difficult for the coop to stand still and will also cause discomfort to the chickens.
2.Chickens can cope up with cold when they are dry. Strong winds and rains can harm them and they can even get diseases.
3.The coop must have good source of light, if it cannot get sunlight then put a light source in the coop.
4.Having space around the coop will make it easy to clean and feed the chicken. Moreover if you are building a run then you need space for it.
5.Chickens don’t like to be stuffed inside the coop. Therefore you must provide (approx 2-4 sq ft per chicken) good space for your flock.
6.People often forget that chickens need a regular water supply. You must think of the space needed to put a water source and feeder inside the coop. Change the water on a daily basis.

The Material and Tools

There is no need to buy fancy tools to build a chicken coop. Don’t fall for expensive machinery to work better, though they can reduce the time. All the tools you need for this may already lying in your basement.

The most common material used is wood but there is no need to purchase new. You can buy used lumber also. Just keep in mind to buy the pieces that are large in size as you may need to cut them. In order to save cost on material you can make windows in the side walls of the coop. This will also help to get fresh air and light.

Maintenance

Once you have built your coop then you need to maintain its integrity. Keep the coop clean or the chickens can get diseases. The coop should be made with a slope outwards. This will make it easy to clean as the water will not get logged inside the coop. Try to keep the coop damp free. Use insulated walls if required.

Check the joints and repair any loose ones. Also check the door latch often, replace it when required as the predators can get in if the door is not locked properly.

Once the hard work is over then you can reap its benefits for a very long time. Chicken need very little time to take care. But if they are happy then you will get rewarded with fresh organic eggs for years to come. Here is a very good resource for building a customized homemade chicken coop.

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