Making A Hen House Checklist

  

If you are seriously considering raising chickens in your yard, it’s best to read and meticulously judge every one of the following factors prior to getting your feet wet.  

This is to be certain you are prepared, ready, willing and able to do what must be done in order to get the maximum out of backyard chicken raising.  

Space: Though you do not have to build chicken coops as big as your house, chickens do need sufficient room to roam in.  Make sure that there is enough space in your yard where they can do their thing.  

Time: Although chickens need little care you want the time to fasten then in their coops safely at night and let out again in the morning.  They also need to be given fresh water and feed daily.  Coop cleaning can be done on a regular, bi-weekly or scheduled basis depending on the quantity of chickens you have.  

Cost: Although the primary investment may appear high due to feed costs and bedding expenses, chickens customarily pay for themselves several times over with their daily eggs, chickens beef and the hours of enjoyment they bring as pets.  

How Many: The amount of chickens basically depends upon the space you have available.  The rough guide is to have three or more due to the quirky group mindset of chickens!  And if you need roosters as well , the counseled ratio is 1 rooster for each 10 hens but you have to know that roosters aren’t required for hens to lay eggs!  

Neighborhood limitations: Check if your town or city has limitations on keeping chickens in your property before you start to build a chicken coop.  As a courtesy to your neighbors, it’s a sensible idea to tell them of your scheme (especially if they are next door neighbors, more so if you have got a rooster).  

Free Ranging: As much as is possible, ensure that your chickens can enjoy free ranging but make sure that their free ranging area is secure from predators, including your area dogs.  If your chickens don’t have a big enough area wherein they can free range, build them a safe pen since they need the unpolluted air and exercise.  

There you are!  These are the 1st steps towards raising chickens and building a chicken coop in your yard.

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