Some people choose to build their own chicken coop because of 2 main reason including the cost savings and the ability to design and customize their own coop to suit their needs. The cost of building a standard backyard chicken coop should not cost more than $100 if the builder is resourceful and skilled with their handy work. Inexpensive and basic materials can be used in building a chicken coop and can include cheap wood, chicken wire, screws, nails and hinges.

Your first step in building a chicken coop should involve searching online for chicken coop pictures and plans which will give you an idea of what key features you will need and how to put it together. A simple design is often the best option for someone with a limited budget and limited experience in building chicken coops. Make sure that it is tidy enough for your backyard but roomy enough for the chickens.

The design you should look after is one with much room to accommodate your chicken’s basic needs and afford them a comfortable space for breeding and nesting. Lastly, you should opt for a design with pictures and plans to show even the most inexperienced of do-it-yourself fanatics can do.

After you have chosen your own design and plan, make a list of all the tools and materials you will need to complete the entire DIY task. You must have the basic tools like saw, hammer, screw driver, and of course a measuring tool. Be sure to measure the pieces of wood to ensure that they were of the right size as needed. But do not fret if there are slight inaccuracies, as your pet chickens won’t definitely mind.

Then add all that remainder parts to be done and join the pieces of wood together as instructed by the plans, and put the chicken wire in place around the perimeter to shun out foxes. Best of luck in building your chicken coop.

For more tips on how to build a chicken coop, visit Bobbie Kingsly’s blog for ideas and pictures of chicken coop plans for your very own chicken house.