Introduction
If you’re thinking about getting a chicken coop, it can be a little overwhelming. There are so many options out there! Do you go with an enclosed run or an open-air setup? What size should your coop be? How many chickens will fit inside? Do you want to build it yourself or buy one pre-made? We’ll answer all of these questions and more in this guide to buying your first chicken coop.
Nesting boxes.
Nesting boxes are a must-have for any chicken coop. Chickens need a place to lay their eggs, and if you’re going to be raising baby chicks in your backyard, then it’s best if they can do so in private. That’s why nesting boxes should be at least 8 inches wide by 8 inches tall and 18 inches long—with an additional 2 feet of space on either side (so the chickens have room to move around). If you are also worrying about keep foxes out of chicken coup then these boxes can also help you.
Nesting boxes should also be placed at least two feet off the ground; otherwise, chickens will be hanging out right over where their eggs might fall!
Feeders and waterers.
Feeders and waterers are the most important things in your chicken coop. You want to make sure that each chicken has enough space, but also that it’s easy for them to get food and water.
- Make sure they’re easy to use: The feeder should be small enough so that chickens can’t knock over their own food or water bowl by accident, but large enough so they have plenty of room when feeding together. You don’t want any sharp edges on the feeder either; if there’s anything sharp on the floor around it (like nails), then chickens will run into them as well as step on them while eating/drinking from plastic pipes attached inside their cages.
- Make sure they’re easy to clean: A good way of avoiding messes is by using plastic materials instead of wood or metal ones—they’ll be easier to keep clean than those types! Also remember not only do you need something sturdy enough but also durable since even though this may seem like an obvious thing yet many people forget about this important detail when designing their own coops; after all who wants another broken egg basket?
- Make sure safety comes first! This means keeping yourself safe too since accidents happen every day no matter how much planning goes into building our homes…
Perches.
Perches are one of the most important features in a chicken coop. Chickens need to perch to sleep and rest, so it’s important that they have plenty of room to do so. You’ll want your chickens’ perches to be at least 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, with 12 inches (30 cm) between each one so they can spread out their wings when they stretch out on them.
It’s also wise to place perches close enough together that your flock won’t feel crowded or claustrophobic when they roost at night—about 6 inches (15 cm) should do it!
Litter.
Litter is used to absorb moisture. It can be straw, wood shavings, hay or other materials. The litter should be changed regularly so it does not get too damp and moldy. Litter also needs to be kept away from the chickens’ food and water sources because they may eat it if hungry enough!
Ventilation and lighting.
Ventilation and lighting are two of the most important things to consider when building a chicken coop.
Ventilation is essential for keeping your hens healthy, as well as preventing them from getting too hot or too cold. Ventilation can be achieved with fans and windows, or even through open doors if you want to let in some fresh air without letting out any bugs! Lighting is also very important for laying eggs, so make sure there’s enough light provided by natural sunlight or artificial light sources (like lamps). Chickens need both of these things to do their job properly – they lay eggs when they get enough exposure to sunlight during the day; they need artificial lighting at night-time so they don’t get into trouble trying something silly like going into another room while being chased by an angry rooster!
A chicken coop should be a safe, clean, well-lit space.
Chickens are susceptible to disease and parasites, as well as predators such as foxes and hawks. They also need a clean environment in which they can escape from predators if necessary.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has helped you figure out what your chicken coop needs are! Remember, every chicken coop is different, so it’s important to consider your needs as well as the space available. We hope that our suggestions will help make sure your coop meets those requirements.