When you begin searching for chicken coops for sale you are going to be faced with lots of choices. As you will soon find out there are great many different types of sizes and designs of coops to select from. But what one you actually purchase will be depend on the number of chickens you intend to keep and how much space is available where you wish to erect it.
It is vital also that the chicken coop you purchase is one that will not only protect your hens from the weather but any potential predators. Also it is crucial that the coop is one that whilst the chickens live in it they remain healthy and so this ensures that they are happy. In this article we offer some tips of what to look for when buying one of the many chicken coops for sale that you see.
Firstly you need to make a decision whether the coop to buy is going to be one that can be moved around, is raised off the ground or on it. For those where space is limited in the garden then going for those designs that are raised off the ground would be the best option.
Next you must sure that the coop you purchase offers ample protection to the chickens. So make sure that the walls, doors, and windows are strong and have a good mesh covering over spaces where predators can get in such as rodents, foxes and even some dogs.
Make sure that the chicken coop you purchase is one that offers adequate light and fresh air to access the inside of it. Again make sure that the doors on the chicken coops for sale can be easily closed and locked at night. Plus around the windows and ventilation holes in the coop there is a covering of heavy gauge wire mesh, which will allow clean fresh air in but prevent predators from getting in also.
You must ensure that the chicken coop you purchase has plenty of heavy gauge wire mesh ventilation holes within it. These are not only helping to ensure that plenty of clean fresh air is able to get into the coop but prevents the build up of carbon dioxide, moisture and ammonia within it. Failure to keep ammonia and moisture levels down within the coop could result in some serious health problems for your chickens in the future as explained on MentalItch blog.
Above we have provided several tips on what to look for when purchasing one of the many chicken coops for sale that you see. By keeping in mind what we have mentioned above not only will you purchase the right size coop for your garden, but one that meets your requirements perfectly and won’t cost too much.
