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Easiest and cheap to build chicken coop plans
Easy to Build; Inexpensive Materials; Happy and Secure Chickens
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THIS COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION GUIDE AND PLANS IS THE EASIEST WAY TO CONSTRUCT A COMPLETE PRODUCTIVE CHICKEN COOP
This 42 page book provides not only complete schematics and drawings, but also comprehensive step-by-step instructions including on site prep, bill of materials, cut lists, construction and livestock advice (see sample pages below). Richly illustrated, this manual covers every aspect of the project, and is designed to be well within the capabilities of the novice with common tools, and a fun project for the more experienced DIY-er. It is designed to use inexpensive 2x4 and 1x2 lumber and 1/2" Plywood sheets. Cost-cutting suggestions are provided throughout the instructions, and the completed example used in the book was fabricated from recycled materials.
The manual provides blueprints, 3D drawings, illustrated descriptions of building techniques and photographs of a completed example project. In this way it covers the theory and the practical aspects, and guides the reader thought the hands-on construction of a chicken coop that once built, will provide your flock with comfortable accommodations for roosting and laying. The Chicken Chalet is also designed to facilitate easy upkeep of your chickens with a large door for easy access to the inside, and numerous hatches for cleaning, ventilation and egg collection.
The compact design is also a suitable for rural and suburban backyard locations. The Chicken Chalet is designed to accommodate the comfort and behavioral needs of up to 8 (10 Bantam) laying hens. Plans can be scaled to accommodate more hens if so desired.
In addition the manual provides guidance for, and examples of, an attached chicken run to compliment the Chicken Chalet.
Save yourself potentially $100's from the costs of trial and error with more complicated expensive designs.
* Easy to construct with common hand tools by those with little prior carpentry experience
* Clever design and simple construction avoids complex techniques
* Uses the nailed and glued plywood walls as an integral part of the structural strength
* Built from inexpensive common materials available at any local hardware store
* Mostly built from 2x4 studs and plywood (1/4 can be substituted for cost considerations)
* Built on inexpensive concrete footings
* Raised from ground level to
* protect the chickens from predators
* keep the Chicken Chalet away from cold and damp soil
* make egg collection and cleaning easy and not back-breaking
* Designed to accommodate the comfort and behavioral needs of up to 8 (10 Bantam) laying hens
* Plans can be scaled to accommodate more hens if so desired
* Designed to be waterproof, draft and predator resistant
* Designed to provide good ventilation
* Designed to occupy a small footprint for use in confined spaces
* easy access to, and isolation of, poultry
* Easily customizable design
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"We are enjoying building the coop a great deal. We really like the design. It is great to build the coop in modular units and then assemble the pieces. So far, there is nothing in this work that my 14 year old daughter cannot do. We are working on it together, but she could probably build this by herself. The roof trusses may be a little bit harder to do, but there again I love the simple design. No need for 45 degree angles at the top and no need for a ridge pole. This is a really neat design." Barry, MI
The following pictures show excerpts from this richly-illustrated step-by-step guide book.
Did you know that keeping chickens is considered theraputic and good for your health and disposition? Whether you have a suburban small backyard or acreage, chickens can provide healthy fresh food, chemical-free weed and insect/pest control, superb natural fertilizer and calming sounds at little cost and upkeep. They are good for you, the environment and perhaps the kids' college fund should you chose to pass along those delicious eggs to friends and family.
