A chicken coop is not just any old chicken coop it has to match certain criteria too ensure that your chickens have the most comfortable environment and surroundings. In doing this you and your chickens will benefit as the eggs they lay will be of a high standard and they will also enjoy their home. There are a range of chicken coops that can be purchased and all of them should achieve one important goal which is making your chickens comfortable in their home. The next question is how do I do this?

There are four important factors that need to be put in place to make your chicken coop the perfect hen house. These tips are important for all chicken owners whether you are looking to buy a chicken coop or build one.

1 – The first attribute that makes the perfect hen house and chicken coop is to place the coop in a position that is sheltered from the wind. This will prevent trees and other items been blown in to the chicken coop which could scare the chickens and cause unease and discomfort in their hen house. This would then affect the eggs that they lay and also put the chicken’s health at risk.

2 – A nesting box is one of the vital parts of the chicken coop and hen house and ideally there should be one nesting box for every three to four chickens that you own. This prevents over crowding and discomfort. It is important to have a raised nesting area as in the wild chickens feel at ease on a raised level as they are less exposed to predators. With the raised nesting area it is then important to have a ramp leading to the nesting box that has smooth edges and surfaces so the chickens can enter the nesting area safely and simply. As much as the chicken coop is for the chickens you also have to think about yourself so it is important to ensure that the nesting area is easy to access. Walton’s chicken coops tend to have pop hole mechanisms which allow you to open the nesting area simply and offer access for easy cleaning.

3 – Securing your chicken coop is vital to protecting your chickens from fox’s and other predators. Using chicken wire is a great way of securing your chickens and locking them in their nesting box at night is also important. Many of Walton’s chicken coops have enclosed runs that use strong chicken wire so your chickens are protected at all times of the day.

4 – Chickens do create a substantial amount of mess and it needs to be cleaned to prevent disease and discomfort. The perfect chicken coop and hen house will have easy access for simple cleaning so that you can ensure the chicken’s environment is clean and free of disease.