If no roost is provided, they will take to perching on feeders and founts, which can create a dirty environment due to their droppings. Each chicken prefers to have approximately 8 inches of roosting space for themselves, though they do tend to cuddle up with each other at night. In the wild, this is their natural instinct which protects them from ground predators. Unlike ducks, chickens roost as far off the ground as they can get. If the coop is too small, chickens will become crowded and peck at each other.
A general rule of thumb is to have 4 square feet per medium-sized chicken. To determine the size and shape of a chicken coop, it is important to consider how many chickens will be housed, as well as the size of the breed. Here are 8 essential things to know about chickens before planning to build a do it yourself chicken coop. Ideally, the coop will be prepared and ready for move-in long before the babies arrive.Ĭhickens, while easy to care for, need the right kind of set-up to be happy, healthy and productive. Chicks that have recently graduated from the brooder should have a coop to call home, and not be left homeless.
#BUILD A CHICKEN RUN FULL#
Before a box full of peepers arrives, it is imperative to have a plan for a chicken coop.
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