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Before you even think about building a chicken house there are seven important factors you must take into consideration.
Location, location, location ! Just like in real estate, the location of your chicken house is very important. Choose your chicken real estate wisely, taking into account the following factors:
Build on dry or slightly elevated ground to prevent flooding of the chicken house during heavy rains Face the house towards the sun to get maximum light and warmth Protection from the elements; if high winds are a problem select a sheltered location Protection from predators; locating the chicken house near the house or grazing animals can minimize the danger from predators
Size : Make sure the chicken coop is large enough to comfortably house your chickens. If you are starting with only a few chickens, are you planning on breeding or expanding your flock in the near future. Although the space requirements depend on the type and size of your chickens, as a general rule allow 4 square feet inside the coop and 10 square feet in the run per chicken. For bantam chickens you can get away with half that much space.
Predator Proof : Common chicken predators include raccoons, foxes, coyotes, rodents and aerial predators such as hawks. Your chickens need to be protected from attack on all sides. Wire mesh fencing is commonly used to keep the chickens in and predators out. Make sure when you are installing fencing to dig down at least 12″ to protect from burrowing predators. And don’t forget your cat – who is probably eying your tasty birds!
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