As you will soon discover when you start perusing through lists of chicken coops for sale there are many different sizes and designs to choose from. What one you choose to erect in your garden will depend on the amount of space you have available and the number of chickens you want to house in it.
But it is also crucial that the chicken coop for sale that you select is one that will keep the birds safe and also that they will be happy and healthy whilst living in it. In this article we offer a few points you may find useful and help you to select the right chicken coop.
1. The first thing you need to make a decision on when it comes to buying chicken coops for sale is whether to go for one that stands on the ground or is raised above it. If space is somewhat restricted in your garden then one raised of the ground may be your best option.
2. Next you need to look at the kind of protection these coops will offer to your birds once they take up residence in it. The best ones are those that don't just protect the chickens from the elements but from predators like rodents, foxes and dogs.
Plus you want a chicken coop that comes with plenty of windows and doors to allow lots of natural sunlight to permeate it during the day. Also you want one that allows the free movement of air through it. But when night comes along you can put them inside the coop and no that they remain secure and safe until the following morning. Look for coops which have been fitted with heavy gage wire mesh on the windows and doors as this will help to prevent predators from easily getting into the coop.
3. As mentioned above you need a chicken coop that allows plenty of fresh air to circulate inside it not just during the day but at night also. Along with preventing the build up of ammonia in the coop it also helps to prevent too much moisture from collecting. Both moisture and ammonia can seriously affect the health of the chickens being kept in the coop and the quality and quantity of eggs they produce will be greatly reduced. Plus as many coops are made from wood the moisture and ammonia can affect the walls and they will eventually begin to rot.
In this article we have offered a few pointers that may prove useful when you start to look at the many adverts you see for chicken coops for sale. Keep these things in mind and you are sure to find one that meet your requirements and won't cost too much.
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