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Many people enjoy keeping chickens. In the garden, they help minimize the presence of pests and improve natural fertilization. They produce a constant supply of eggs that may be of superior quality to those found in supermarkets, being tastier and healthier. And they can make for great conversation! If you would like to keep your own flock of chickens, you will need to ensure that you have an adequate chicken house set up for them to reside in.

When it comes to building a house for them, chickens are not fussy about looks. A collaboration of scrap materials will be viewed just as favorably as a masterpiece made of expensive timber. The main considerations are: whether the house is dry, clean and dark. Choose materials that will keep out the weather and any potential predators.

The house should provide easy access to water and food. It should be well-ventilated and have access to some light. You can add windows to your chicken house, with strong mesh coverings for added protection. Placed either side of the house, they will provide good cross-ventilation.

You can install doors to make it easier to get in and out for collecting eggs and cleaning, or have a hinged lid. A ramp leading up to the door will make it easier for the hens to get into their house.

The size of the house will depend on the number of chickens you intend on keeping. You should include good-sized nesting boxes in the design, as well as perching space. Make sure the chickens have plenty of room to stretch out their wings and move around.