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Now that we’ve covered the types of chicken pens you can build and the different building supplies that you should think about, it’s time to look at what you should be doing in order to maintain the structural integrity of your chicken pen

You don't want to run into this one problem that befall many people who try to Build A Chicken Pen, which is; they may have done a decent job but the way they have built it does not stand up to the test of time. So then,  

What you need is to gain a better understanding of the building process on how to Build A Chicken pen that will last that lasts and will ensure that the money you spend is worth it.



Proper Landscaping Is Vital



The land you are going to build on must be level and properly landscped before you start to build your chicken pen..  You have two options here, you can either landscape an area of land that you are going to build the chicken pen on or you can look for a piece of land that will already work well to build on without having to landscape at all.

 The latter option is going to be cheaper than the former, but again this will come down to your personal preference.
Doing this first will put you on the right track to build a chicken pen that lasts for a longer period of time since it’ll have a more sturdy foundation that you built it upon.



Invest Money On The Base Structure



Subsequently, one area that you will want to invest a little more on is the structural base. In the building plans in the book you’ll see exactly what types of materials are going to be best for this so it makes the decision easy.

Choosing to forgo and opt for very cheap building materials here could come back to haunt you in the long run.  There are still definitely cheap options that you can certainly consider and that will work well, but there still are limits. Knowing which cost-effective materials stand the test of time will help.



Make Good Use of Windows



Windows are an essential element within the chicken pen to allow enough light in so your chickens continue to lay eggs as they should.  When they are not getting enough light, that’s when you’re more likely to run into problems, so making use of windows in the coop not only helps ensure the chickens stay happy over the long haul, but can also reduce your building costs if you’re using proper materials.

To build a chicken pen using windows is good, however, if you place them in the wrong position on the pen, this could cause the walls to be less sturdy. It is therefore important to consider the structural design with the windows in mind and you Need a proper plan to guide you in this. Could cause the walls to be less sturdy, so again, having a proper plan to guide you is critical.



Choose Your Feeders Wisely



Finally, you should choose your feeder position wisely. When the feeders are at an incorrect height level the chickens will either not be able to get to their food comfortably, or they may start to scatter the food all around the floor.
When that happens they’re bound to start picking at the floor and potentially other areas of the house, which could lead to damage over time.

By investing good time into proper planning how you are going to build a chicken pen so that it lasts over the years you will prevent yourself from having to spend more money down the road fixing up issues that you come into.

Next up we will look at how to protect your chickens, so that’s onenewsletter article you don’t want to miss.  Considering a predator could easily take out your entire coop it’s something you must protect yourself from.


All the best


Richmond