Chickens you Would like to keep

There are many different options available to choose from and you should look for the plans that offer the features you may need to successfully keep and raise your chickens. These may include features that make cleaning up after your chickens easier or those designed to offer the most protection from the elements during cold weather periods. Small chicken coops that need to house egg laying boxes may be designed to maximize the space available for boxes to be placed. You will want to have some idea of the type of chickens you would like to keep so you can arrange for the proper space requirements. Small chicken breeds may not need the same space requirements as some of the larger breeds.

Active breeds may require more space as well and some of these breeds benefit from being exposed to more foraging areas. A chicken coop (or hen house) is a building where female chickens are kept. Inside there are often nest boxes for egg laying and perches on which the birds can sleep, although coops for meat birds seldom have either of these features. A coop may have an outdoor run. Both the inside and outdoor floors of a chicken coops are often strewn with a loose material such as straw or wood chips to deal with chicken droppings and to allow for easier cleanup. Most chicken coops have some means of ventilation to help air out any smells. Chicken coop plans are available for almost any space and size you may need them to conform to.