How To Build A Chicken Coop
Several years ago, my partner and I attempted chicken (and rooster) ownership for the first time. While we thought we were excited about our small step towards the self-sustainability we desire, our children were so thrilled they offered to help with chores for the first time in years.
We thought we were set. Chicken-wire enclosed a sturdy frame that we, all too soon, found was not sufficient here in Texas. One morning my daughter came into the house crying and led us out to see a horrible sight.I’ll spare you the gory details, but suffice it to say that we realized right then and there that our homemade construction had not protected our little friends from the coyotes we hear from time to time at night. We were not oblivious to the dangers coyotes posed to our small farm setting, but we had no idea our pen would not provide enough protection.
It’s been years since then, and my older children have not forgotten that experience. My husband and I have refused to try raising chickens again until we were prepared to do it the right way. We’re excited we found "How to Build a Chicken Coop."
We love allowing chickens to roam in the daytime hours when we feel it’s safe, but now we have the means to protect them at night. After years of composting, growing our own veggies, and learning how to save rainwater to water them, chicken ownership was the natural next step, and the fresh eggs are wonderful!
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