#Inside chicken coop plans how to
#Inside chicken coop plans install
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Sunlight inspires egg laying but they’ll also want to beat the heat when it gets too hot so somewhere partially shaded and partially in the sun is the perfect solution.

The location of your chicken coop can have diverse effects on the health and hygiene of your flock.

This is key to your hens comfort throughout the vast NZ seasons. Take a look at this video showing an Outpost 2 Bay Chicken Coop being assembled.

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Check out our easy to install chicken coops and hen houses designed specifically for New Zealand conditions. Have you weighed up the pros and cons of building versus buying a chicken coop? Building from scratch may be the more adventurous option but we have already done the hard work to eliminate the hurdles (and the time spent) you’ll likely encounter along the way. Don’t worry, we’ve outlined some of the requirements in our blog about Keeping Chickens in NZ. Make sure to check in with your local council for any rules before buying or building a coop.

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Although generally chicken coops do not require planning permission, there may be specific requirements in your area regarding keeping chickens, how to care for them and rules on chicken coop construction. You don’t want to give up your new feathered friends once you have them settled in.

#Inside chicken coop plans free

Here is our most popular 1 bay hen house suitable for up to 12 free ranging hens and our large chicken coop suitable for up to 100 free ranging hens. We did the calculations so you don’t have to. Thankfully, our chicken coops and hen houses are already measured for optimal space requirements per hen. Will your coop include a chicken run or will they be free-range in the garden during the day?ĭifferent breeds of chickens will have different spatial requirements - when you purchase your chickens ask the breeder how much space they will need in their chicken coop. Remember, your chicks will only get bigger. The number of chickens you decide to raise will greatly affect the design of your chicken coop. There are some important aspects to consider before you grab your tools, some that may not have crossed your mind. Given the chance, we have plenty of predators in New Zealand who would enjoy a chicken feast, and we’re lucky enough to enjoy temperatures across all four seasons so let’s build a sturdy, comfortable shelter to provide the finest egg laying territory for your chooks.įirst of all, we’re pleased to see you decided to do your research before you rushed off to build your chicken coop. To build a chicken coop you’ll need to consider the size, how many chickens you need to house, the materials you’re going to use, the best location for your coop, the tools you’ll need to build it and the comforts you need to provide your chooks inside your coop. It goes without saying that happy chickens lay the healthiest eggs. The goal of building a chicken coop is to protect your flock from predators, the elements and disease while giving them a safe, warm and dark place to nest and lay eggs.