6 Things Your Chicken Coop Must Have!

Do you have chickens? Make sure you’ve got all the chicken coop necessities covered for happy, healthy, chickens!

Ask yourself, is your coop...

– Well ventilated? – Secure against predators? – Protected from moisture? – The correct size?

When building your chicken coop, size is one of the first things you should consider. How much space do chickens need?

You need a minimum of 4 sq. ft. per bird

Space Requirements:

You need enough boxes so that there is 1 for every 3 laying hens.

Nest Boxes:

Chickens don't sleep on the ground- they need roosts!

A place to sleep:

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