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Can I Really Build a DIY Chicken Shed and Keep Chickens? You Bet & It"s a Lot Easier Than You Think

With the renewed worldwide explosion of interest in poultry keeping, there really has never been a better time to consider having your own chickens and to build a DIY chicken shed is the perfect solution to house your poultry.
Because of this renewed interest there is a phenomenal amount of easily accessible information to be had at the touch of a button, particularly in relation to poultry housing and ideas for building a DIY chicken shed.
If you really want to keep your poultry healthy and happy then you know that how you go about housing them is of paramount importance.
Not so long ago poultry were kept as a matter of course and little care was paid to where they were housed.
But, we have come a long way since then and have realised the importance of getting poultry housing right.
Chickens need to feel safe and secure in their surroundings to keep them in optimum condition and laying eggs.
So, to be able to provide adequate housing really is important.
What choices do you have to enable you to do this? The manufacturers would have you purchase one of the many readymade coops that are available but, they really are out to make a fast buck and have taken advantage of the renewed interest in poultry keeping by providing a quick fix housing solution.
Readymade coops are expensive to buy and do not represent good value for your money, especially when you look at the actual cost of the materials involved in their construction.
If you bought the same amount yourself it would cost you a fraction of the price, so financially it does not makes sense.
By sourcing your materials from your local or reputable DIY store you can ensure quality in your DIY project from initial planning through to your finished housing.
This will really enhance the cost effectiveness in the long term; after all you are going to be building very durable accommodation for your poultry.
The flexibility that you give in providing your chickens housing will be returned tenfold by your poultry in the form of delicious, nutritious free range eggs.
You can make sure that the ventilation is adequate enough to keep the coop dry and ammonia free as possible.
To keep your poultry stimulated you can incorporate as many walkways, ramps and perches to suit, as well as warm, comfortable bed boxes too and this all goes a long way in ensuring the continued health of your hens.
By building a DIY chicken shed you will be providing more than adequate housing for your poultry giving them a safe and secure environment.
This will benefit your chickens long term welfare in an unseen but positive way which makes building a DIY chicken shed all the more worthwhile.

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