Brian Genung
What are the 5 most important things to think about for a chicken coop.
Dogs, and then Raccoons are our worst predators here. Complete caging is the solution for maximum security. However some risk may be worth it.
Chicken hate being wet! Keep the water from coming at them from above below and the sides is very important!
From feeding and cleaning, to brooding, and catching an errant hen, how easy are the regular tasks that need done in the coop?
Some advice for keeping chickens in your garden and FAQ
Rats, mice, and creepy crawlies all have a stake in your design. Remember it is ten times easier to prevent vermin than to deal with them once you have attracted them. Build it right and the WON'T come.
Here in the Puget sound we dont have so much to worry about, but extreeme heat or cold can be issues in other areas. Just dont over cook the birds with heaters in our mild winters.
I help people grow food for themselves and their communities. Innovating Urban Agriculture; early and often. Builder of duckaponics syatems.
