Keeping chicken in the backyard has already become a hobby that is already very popular.
Most people who want to start usually (and reasonably) begin by keeping 3 to 4 chickens in their backyard so that they may get eggs every day.
If you are in this group then you should already be asking yourself "what kind of a chicken house can I get my birds?" If this is you then read on.
Chicken houses primarily come in three types ranging from the smaller chicken tractors to the larger king sized chicken coops.
A rule of thumb here is that you should at least provide 4 square feet of space per bird so that your chickens may live comfortably.
Since you have around 4 on you this will make the chicken tractor the best option.
These are usually 20 square feet in space and have a range of other benefits to offer apart from just housing your chickens.
Here is what you get apart from just a house: a.
Chicken tractors are mobile i.
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they can be moved around the backyard freely by just one man.
This is important as you would want to move the chicken around the backyard instead of just keeping them in one place.
b.
They have a no-floor arrangement: which means they can reach the grass easily, this is by far the most important reason for having a chicken tractor as chickens have a habit of eating weed and pests, a boon for any backyard as this can save your hours or work.
c.
They allow for plenty of air and sunshine: Typically these are made just of chicken wire and some lumber which means that chickens get plenty of air and sunshine something they will love! d.
Very Cheap: A good chicken tractor can be made for around 50 dollars as it is made primarily out of wood and wire.