It will be less expensive and the work will be less time consuming than building a full chicken coop if your only planning on keeping one or two chickens. Something to keep in mind is that some people has also built a chicken hutch and placed it inside their chicken coop.
A chicken hutch is much easier to take care of than a coop for the obvious reasons, it's smaller plus its small enough to where you can find a good location on your yard for it. This is a perfect option for those just starting out as chicken farmers. To build a chicken hutch, here is what you need to know.
Build a Good Size Door- It's very important to build a good size door. You don't want to build a door that's too small so that the chickens will have a hard time getting in and out. Build the door larger and then attach a wooden flap so they will be able to get in out easily. This is the best protection from predators.
Have the Hutch Raised Off the Ground- The difference between a chicken coop and a chicken hutch is the fact that one is built into the ground and the other is build above the ground. Make sure the hutch is raised above the ground about a foot or so. Don't be overly concerned about the measurement, just as long it's not placed on the floor. After you have the hutch raised, a ramp needs to be placed at the door if it's any higher than a foot.
Easy Opening Lid- The harder it is to get inside of the hutch, the chances that its going to be cleaned regularly are slim. You are going to have to regularly clean the hutch considering that it's a smaller place where your chickens are going to stay. It would be a smart move to clean it on a weekly basis. The last thing you need to do is to make sure you have a lid that can open easily for easy access for you to the chickens and for cleaning purposes. So when you decide to build a chicken hutch, keep all these points in mind. - 30228
A chicken hutch is much easier to take care of than a coop for the obvious reasons, it's smaller plus its small enough to where you can find a good location on your yard for it. This is a perfect option for those just starting out as chicken farmers. To build a chicken hutch, here is what you need to know.
Build a Good Size Door- It's very important to build a good size door. You don't want to build a door that's too small so that the chickens will have a hard time getting in and out. Build the door larger and then attach a wooden flap so they will be able to get in out easily. This is the best protection from predators.
Have the Hutch Raised Off the Ground- The difference between a chicken coop and a chicken hutch is the fact that one is built into the ground and the other is build above the ground. Make sure the hutch is raised above the ground about a foot or so. Don't be overly concerned about the measurement, just as long it's not placed on the floor. After you have the hutch raised, a ramp needs to be placed at the door if it's any higher than a foot.
Easy Opening Lid- The harder it is to get inside of the hutch, the chances that its going to be cleaned regularly are slim. You are going to have to regularly clean the hutch considering that it's a smaller place where your chickens are going to stay. It would be a smart move to clean it on a weekly basis. The last thing you need to do is to make sure you have a lid that can open easily for easy access for you to the chickens and for cleaning purposes. So when you decide to build a chicken hutch, keep all these points in mind. - 30228
