subject: Choosing A Chicken Coop Kit That Will Increase Your Egg Yield [print this page] When you are looking at purchasing any one of the chicken coop kits now available you must make sure that you select the one that will help increase the number of eggs that your hens lay. Certainly for those who are just deciding to keep chickens for the first time as there are so many to choose from it is important to know what to look for when purchasing such a kit.
The great thing about purchasing chicken coop kits rather than trying to build one yourself is that in most cases you can have yours built in a matter of hours. This is because in the majority of cases you will find that when the kit arrives at your home 80 per cent of it has already been put together.
Generally you will require a minimum amount of DIY experience and tools. A hammer, an electric drill and a screwdriver is usually good enough. The instructions that come with the kit are usually very detailed and easy to follow.
The first thing you should do before starting the build is to lay out all the pieces and ensure that they are all present. The last thing you want is to get to the end of your build and find a vital piece missing. Although most build are easy if you are a complete klutz when it comes to being a handy man choose the kit with the easiest build!
But what other things should you be looking for when it comes to purchasing a kit to build a chicken coop from? Below we take a look at some of the factors you should take into consideration when you are purchasing such kits.
1. How easy will the coop be to clean and maintain? As you look at the various kits available to build a chicken coop from remember you need one that won't prove hard to take care of. So look closely at the design and how the materials have been prepared to see if there are any defects that could hinder how easy yours will be to care for. For example choose a coop where the floor is slightly sloped so cleaning it with water from a hose allows it run out rather than staying within.
2.How Much Ventilation Is Provided? Again this is a very important feature in the chicken coop design. Without adequate ventilation there is a greater chance of toxics building up inside and which could be very detrimental to your chicken's health. However, on the other hand too many air holes could result in your chickens not being so secure at night from predators. Remember rats and mice only need small gaps to gain entry.
